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Dr. Michelle Welsh serves as a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the University of Glasgow's College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences. She teaches anatomy to life sciences, nursing, and medical students while actively contributing to both scientific and pedagogical research. Her work spans endocrinology, reproduction, embryology, and innovative educational approaches in anatomy instruction.
Dr. Welsh earned her BSc (Hons) in Anatomy from the University of Glasgow before completing her PhD in Reproductive Biology at the University of Edinburgh, where she investigated the role of androgens in male reproductive development. She subsequently held two post-doctoral positions before returning to the University of Glasgow Anatomy team as a University Teacher.
Her research focuses on the role of androgens in early brain masculinization in children with disorders of sexual development, the impact of exogenous progesterone in early pregnancy related to IVF outcomes, and stromal androgen receptor expression in prostate cancer. In pedagogy, she investigates Graduate Attributes development in Life Sciences students, digital technology's impact on teaching, anatomy curriculum for nursing students, and problem-based learning applications.
Dr. Welsh's recent publications demonstrate her dual expertise in anatomical sciences and educational innovation, with significant focus on adapting teaching methods during the pandemic and implementing equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in anatomy education. Her work spans traditional scientific research on reproductive biology alongside contemporary educational scholarship addressing challenges in anatomy teaching.
Her notable recognition includes the 2007 British Society of Cell Biology Young Cell Biologist of the Year award.
As a STEM Ambassador, Dr. Welsh regularly participates in science events at the Glasgow Science Centre and with local schools. She has served on the International Network for Researchers in Male Fertility board (2009-2015), is a member of the Voice of Young Science Network, UK Science and Engineering Ambassador, UK Anatomical Society Membership Committee, Higher Education Academy Fellow, Society of Biology member, and European Society of Paediatric Endocrinology member.
