John Tessier

Biography

John Tessier is a lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and has been a radiographer for over 30 years, having completed his Diploma Diagnostic Medical Radiography in 1987. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (University of Newcastle), a Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) and is currently enrolled in Master of Philosophy (Medical Radiation Science). John has worked in senior management positions in the private radiology sector and has been involved in the training of staff, in particular with regards to computed tomography (CT). Joh has been the recipient of teaching awards including the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2011). With in a keen interest in the professional placement component of undergraduate education John has twice been awarded the University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Staff Member of the Year (2011 & 2016). John has been awarded the University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and Medicine International Collaborations Staff Excellence Award in 2012 for his work with students from Singapore upgrading their qualifications from diploma to degree.. John maintains a strong interest in collaborations internationally and is currently working with the Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, China. John Tessier is a lecturer in Diagnostic Radiography and has been a radiographer for over 30 years, having completed his Diploma Diagnostic Medical Radiography in 1987. He holds a Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching (University of Newcastle), a Diploma of Business (Frontline Management) and is currently enrolled in Master of Philosophy (Medical Radiation Science). John has worked in senior management positions in the private radiology sector and has been involved in the training of staff, in particular with regards to computed tomography (CT). Joh has been the recipient of teaching awards including the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC) Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning (2011). With in a keen interest in the professional placement component of undergraduate education John has twice been awarded the University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Staff Member of the Year (2011 & 2016). John has been awarded the University of Newcastle, Faculty of Health and Medicine International Collaborations Staff Excellence Award in 2012 for his work with students from Singapore upgrading their qualifications from diploma to degree.. John maintains a strong interest in collaborations internationally and is currently working with the Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences, China.

Research Interest

Advanced Type 1 Diabetes Treatment,Advanced Type 2 Diabetes Treatment,Advances of Diabetes Cure,Childhood Diabetes,Complications of Hyperglycemia