Rachel Jayasekhar

Rachel Jayasekhar is a Lecturer in Clinical Anatomy at Teesside University, affiliated with the School of Health and Life Sciences (SHLS) and the Department of Allied Health Professions. She holds a Professional Doctorate (M.D. in Anatomy) from Christian Medical College, Vellore (2017–2020) and a Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) from The TN Dr MGR Medical University (2009–2015). She became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) in July 2023.

Her research focuses on clinical anatomy, immunology, and medical education. Key interests include the study of nasal mucosa pathologies, Langerhans cells, dendritic cell subsets in sinonasal polyposis, and innovative anatomy education techniques such as virtual dissection and problem-based learning. Her recent work explores CD1a+ Langerhans cells in nasal polyps and anatomical variations like Sartorius Bifurcatus.

Her publications (2021–2022) highlight interdisciplinary research in immunology, histology, and clinical anatomy. She emphasizes bridging anatomy education with clinical practice through technology-enhanced learning. No grants or formal advising roles are explicitly mentioned, though her FHEA fellowship underscores her contributions to higher education pedagogy.