Louise Robson

Professor Louise Robson is a faculty member at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield, holding the title of Professor of Digital Innovation in Learning and Teaching. She served as Faculty Director of Education (2022-present), Assistant Faculty Director of Learning and Teaching (2021-2022), and Senior University Teacher and Director of Learning and Teaching (2019-2020).

• Current Affiliation: School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield
• Academic Rank: Professor

Research Interests include epithelial physiology, focusing on ion channels (CFTR, TRP, K+ channels) in pathophysiology of cystic fibrosis, kidney function, and airway/gut epithelia. Collaborations span the Medical School, University of Dundee, and Sheffield Children’s Hospital for CF diagnostics and therapeutic research.

Publications highlight two major themes: digital innovation in education (online pivots, lecture capture, post-pandemic teaching) and physiological studies on ion channel regulation in renal, airway, and gut epithelia.

Scientific Awards include the Otto Hutter Teaching Prize (2018), Senate Award for Sustained Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2009), and Physiological Society Biller Prize (2002).

• Professional Memberships: Senior Fellow of the Physiological Society (2017+), Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016+), Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (2020+)
• Teaching Activities: Undergraduate and Masters courses in Biomedical Science, including modules on ion channels, epithelial physiology, and kidney function
• Outreach: Royal Institution lectures, Science Week sessions, and winner of 'Best overall lecturer in BMS' (2015-2019)