Usman Moonisah

Usman Moonisah is a Lecturer in the Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation at the University of Westminster, with a dual focus on Biomedical Sciences and pedagogical innovation. He holds a First Class Honours in Biomedical Sciences (University of Westminster, 2014) and a PhD investigating the link between childhood obesity and cancer (2016-2019). His research combines genomic health biomarkers with anti-racist curriculum design.

Teaching roles include Module Leader for Critical Thinking for Academic Development and Power & Public Health Challenges. He pioneered the Students as Co-Creators program, emphasizing partnership pedagogies to address awarding gaps in higher education.

Research initiatives include the Westminster Genome Health Hub (transdisciplinary biomonitoring project) and co-authored work on decolonial education practices. Key topics span genome instability in obesity, vitamin D-deficiency pathways, and inclusive curriculum design.

Engagement includes workshops like Healthy Cities for Healthy Genomes and collaborations with NHS hospitals. Current projects explore genomic biomarkers for early cancer detection and anti-racist curricular frameworks.