Dr David Turton
School of Biosciences
University Teaching Associate
+44 114 222 2835
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School of Biosciences
Firth Court
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
- Profile
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Career history
- 2019 - present: University Teaching Associate – School of Biosciences, The University of Sheffield
- 2017 - 2019: Teaching Technician – Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, The University of Sheffield
- 2014 - 2017: Postdoctoral Research Associate – Department of Biomedical Science, The University of Sheffield
- 2014 PhD – The S-phase specific function of the RNA helicase Upf1 – Department of Biomedical Science, The University of Sheffield
- 2013 MRC Early Career Fellowship - Department of Biomedical Science, The University of Sheffield
I am a University Teaching Associate who specialises in the delivery of laboratory practical training to large groups of MSc students to prepare them for bioscience careers in research, healthcare and industry.
- Research interests
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My research background is in human cell biology, genome stability and telomere homeostasis.
- Publications
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Journal articles
- Synthesis and activity of a novel inhibitor of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. Org. Biomol. Chem., 14(5), 1559-1563. View this article in WRRO
- A Cytostatic Ruthenium(II)–Platinum(II) Bis(terpyridyl) Anticancer Complex That Blocks Entry into S Phase by Up-regulating p27KIP1. Chemistry - A European Journal, 21(25), 9185-9197. View this article in WRRO
- Tuning the Cellular Uptake Properties of Luminescent Heterobimetallic Iridium(III)-Ruthenium(II) DNA Imaging Probes. Chemistry - A European Journal, 20(43), 14004-14011.
- Dinuclear Ruthenium(II) Complexes as Two‐Photon, Time‐Resolved Emission Microscopy Probes for Cellular DNA. Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 53(13), 3367-3371. View this article in WRRO
- Synthesis and activity of a novel inhibitor of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay. Org. Biomol. Chem., 14(5), 1559-1563. View this article in WRRO
- Teaching interests
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Upon completing my MBiomedSci undergraduate degree at the University of Sheffield, the data generated during my final year research project formed the basis of my PhD studies, where I investigated the role of mRNA regulatory proteins the maintenance of genomic stability in human cells.
This was followed by three years of academic research as a Research Associate where I worked on multiple collaborative research projects with colleagues from within the University and external industrial partners.
In 2017, I accepted a Teaching Technician position to deliver teaching and laboratory support to the ‘Human and Molecular Genetics’ and ‘Molecular Biology and Biotechnology’ MSc courses coordinated by Dr Adam Hodgson and Dr Qaiser Sheikh in the department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
In 2019, I progressed to my current role as University Teaching Associate where I use the experience gained during my research career to train the next generation of young scientists in the necessary laboratory and research skills required for careers in the clinical, research and commercial sectors.
- Teaching activities
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Courses
Human and Molecular Genetics MSc (Course Director)
Modules
Module coordinator for:
Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Bioscience (BIS403)
MSc Literature Review (MBB6402)
MSc Research Project (MBB6403)
Other Modules
Advanced Scientific Skills (BIS402)
Introduction To Research Methodology (MBB401)
- Professional activities and memberships
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Director of Postgraduate Taught Recruitment - School of Biosciences
Human and Molecular Genetics Course Director
Employability Lead (PGT) - School of Biosciences
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Genetics Society Ambassador