Neil Docherty

Biography

CAREER PROFILE Following undergraduate studies in Biochemistry and Immunology at University of Aberdeen, Scotland, I undertook my doctoral studies at The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Salamanca, Spain, studying the link between the inflammatory and fibrotic processes in models of acute renal failure. I subsequently moved to Ireland to The School of Medicine and Medical Sciences at University College Dublin (UCD) where I completed a 3-year post-doctoral fellowship. I examined functional, inflammatory and fibrotic aspects of renal injury in obstructive nephropathy using relevant animal and cellular models of disease. From 2007-2009, also at UCD, I supervised MD research theses in chronic inflammation and tissue remodelling in obstructive nephropathy, inflammatory bowel disease and glaucoma whilst building experience in teaching and learning. In 2009 I was appointed to a lectureship at the Department of Physiology, Trinity College Dublin. This position has entailed acting as academic lead for the prospective design and implementation of an integrated 4-year programme of undergraduate study in applied biomedical science. I continue to develop my research profile and contribution to the field through national and international research collaboration, peer-reviewed publication, research ethics committee work and journal editorial duties.

Research Interest

Chronic inflamation; Inflammatory bowel disease; Medical Sciences, Research; Renal fibrosis; Renal Physiology; Research-led teaching; Self- and Peer- Assessment Tools in Undergraduate Students