معرفی
Associate Professor Tina Hinton holds a position at The University of Sydney's Sydney Pharmacy School, specializing in Pharmacology. She teaches across disciplines including Medical Science, Nursing, and Dentistry, and leads biomedical sciences education initiatives. Her research focuses on neuropharmacology, particularly GABA's role in stress and diabetes, and the effects of plant-derived substances on GABA receptors. She is a member of the Charles Perkins Centre and involved in educational leadership.
Education:
- BSc (Honours)
- PhD
- Graduate Diploma in Science (Psychology)
Research Interests: GABA's role in stress-related illness and diabetes, plant-derived substances' impact on GABA receptors, and biomedical education innovations. Current projects explore GABA and dietary flavonoids in diabetes therapy, leveraging expertise in GABA and flavonoid interactions.
Key Awards:
- 2017 Sydney Medical School Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching
- 2016 Vice Chancellor’s Excellence Award for Mentorship
- 2012 Early Educators Award
Teaching & Grants: Focuses on pharmacology curriculum design and interdisciplinary education. Led the 2017 'Team-teaching and Interprofessional Learning' grant. Collaborates internationally on pharmacology education frameworks.
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Charles Perkins Centre and collaborates on projects addressing GABA's role in metabolic and neurological disorders.