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Associate Professor Rebecca Donkin is an academic at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), Australia, affiliated with the School of Health's Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide and a Biomedical Science degree from the University of South Australia, complemented by a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Her roles include Program Coordinator for the Bachelor of Medical Science and previous leadership in Medical Laboratory Science programs. Donkin's research focuses on medical education and pathology, with notable work in skin cancer epidemiology and diagnostic techniques. She serves on the Editorial Board of BMC Medical Education as a Sectional Editor for teaching approaches.
Her educational leadership extends to memberships in professional bodies like the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists and the International Association for Medical Science Educators. Awards include Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Donkin's grants include studies on Merkel cell carcinoma (AUD$10,000), immunohistochemistry for basal cell carcinoma (AUD$5,000), and medical laboratory science education in Australia (AUD$5,000). Collaborative initiatives include a AUD$450,000 project on cancer treatment optimization.
Teaching responsibilities span disciplines like haematology, medical science integration, and communication skills for medicine. Her specialist expertise includes histology, infection pathology, and biomedical science. Donkin actively contributes to medical education innovation through digital anatomy resources and online case-based learning, emphasizing pedagogical advancements in healthcare training.
