Dr Shalinee Dhayal
Lecturer (E&S)
S.Dhayal2@exeter.ac.uk
College House G0
College House, University of Exeter, St Luke's Campus, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LU, UK
Overview
Shalinee is a Lecturer in Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, involved in teaching Medicine and Medical Sciences programmes. She joined University of Exeter in 2017 as Postdoctoral Research Fellow, subsequently transitioning into a teaching role. She is Lead Academic Tutor for BSc Medical Sciences Profession Training Year (PTY), Term Lead for Year 2 BMBS and Deputy Lead on the module Decolonisation of Medicine.
Qualifications
- Fellowship of Higher Education Academy, AdvanceHE, UK
- PhD (Endocrine Pharmacology) - Peninsula Medical School, Universities of Exeter & Plymouth, UK
- MSc (Applied Microbiology) - Jiwaji University, India
Career
- Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, Education and Scholarship, University of Exeter, UK, Sep 2022 – to date
- Associate Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, Education and Scholarship, University of Exeter, UK, Oct 2020- Aug 2022
- Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Exeter, UK, Sep 2017- Jun 2021
- Career Break taken to raise family, Feb 2014 – Aug 2017
- Research Fellow, University of Exeter Medical School, Plymouth, UK, Sep 2011- Jan 2014
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth, UK, Oct 2008- Aug 2011
Research
Research interests
Shalinee's research expertise is in the field of Diabetes with interests in understanding the molecular mechanisms involved in the cytoprotective effects of unsaturated fatty acids on pancreatic beta cells. Her research interests also expanded in understanding the aetiology of Type 1 diabetes focusing on role of enteroviral infections in development of Type 1 diabetes.
Research projects
Research Projects undertaken
- Investigating expression of phosphorylated form of microtubule associated protein Tau in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes cases.
- Investigating role of transcription factor STAT1 and STAT2 in the development of Type 1 Diabetes.
- Investigating role of enteroviruses in the progression of type 1 diabetes using patient pancreas samples. Primarily focusing on the detection of enteroviruses within the islets and understanding the molecular signalling associated with viral infection.
- Investigating the molecular mechanisms involved in the effcts of fatty acids, primarily focussing on the cytoprotective effects of long chain unsaturated fatty acids in pancreatic beta cells.
Grants/Funding:
- 2019 - Researcher led initiative award, Exeter University.
- 2019 - Grant received by Sir Halley Steward Trust to investigate the cytoprotective effects of long chain unsaturated fatty acids in pancreatic beta cells.
- 2006 - Grant received for attending a research conference from Tavistock Inner Wheel Club.
Publications
Journal articles
External Engagement and Impact
Awards
Awards:
- Patent:-Compounds or compositions for the treatment of dyslipidemias. Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique / Université de Poitiers / University of Exeter. PCT/FR2014/052546 (2016).
- Abstract nominated for New Investigator award at the 9th conference of the international society for the study of fatty acids and lipids (ISSFAL), 2010.
- Abstract nominated for Nick Hales Young Investigator award at Diabetes UK Annual Professional Conference, 2007.
- Award won for best abstract and oral presentation at Peninsula Postgraduate Health Institute Annual Research Event (March 9th-10th 2006).
- Selected among the 11 candidates from UK for attending Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (2006).
Teaching
Medical Sciences, Undergraduate- Lead Academic tutor for Professional Training Year (PTY)
- Deputy Module lead and facilittaor on Decolonisation of Medicine (CSC2025) [Year 2]
- Writing Support Sesssion - Online Writing Retreat [All Years]
- Integrated Human Physiology (CSC1005), SSGL facilitator [Year 1]
- Introduction of Phamacology (CSC2005) [Year 2]
- Final Year Project Supervisor (CSC3028) [Year 3]
Medicine, Undergraduate
- Term Lead [Year 2]
- Problem based learning facilitator [Year 1]
- Special study units provider [Year 1]
- Life science resource centre provider [Year 2]
- Lecture provider [Year 2]
Postgraduate Supervision
- Independent research project supervision (HPDM148) - MSc Health Research Methods
Academic and Pastoral Tutor