Personal profile
Biography
Prof Stephen McClean began his career at Ulster as a Research officer in Bioanalytical Chemistry in 1999. He became a Lecturer in Proteomics in 2001 before being promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2009 and Professor of Bioscience Education in 2017.
Education
- BSc Hons Science with Business, DIS (Commendation) from Ulster University (1994),
- MRes (Distinction), Ulster University (1996),
- DPhil, Ulster University (1999)
Research Interests
- The isolation and characterisation of bioactive peptides and small molecules from amphibian skin secretions, reptile and arachnid venoms, particularly with application to the field of diabetes.
- Application of mass spectrometry methodologies for analytical problem-solving in the biosciences.
- Active learning pedagogies.
Teaching Interests
- Introductory chemistry, analytical and peptidomic methodologies, natural product discovery and biochemistry.
Administrative Roles
- Head of School of Biomedical Sciences.
- Module coordinator for: Chemistry in Practice and Analytical Methodology.
External positions
Member of the Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) Executive Committee
May 2022 → …
External Examiner, Swansea University, Swansea University
Apr 2022 → …
Advisory Group Member: QAA Review of the Biomedical Science Subject Benchmark Statements, Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
14 Jan 2022 → Mar 2023
Chief External Examiner, Royal Holloway University of London
2020
External Examiner, Royal Holloway University of London
2017 → 2020
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Assessing the efficacy of active learning to support student performance across undergraduate programmes in Biomedical Science
Lees-Murdock, D., Khan, D., Irwin, R. E., Graham, J., Hinch, V., O'Hagan, B. & McClean, S., 4 Mar 2024, (Published online) In: British Journal of Biomedical Science. 81, p. 1-8 8 p., 12148.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Education and Training in Biomedical Science
Scott, S., Millar, B. C. & McClean, S., 2024, In: British Journal of Biomedical Science. 81, p. 1-4 4 p., 13598.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
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A novel peptide isolated from Aphonopelma chalcodes tarantula venom with benefits on pancreatic islet function and appetite control
Coulter-Parkhill, A., Dobbin, S., Tanday, N., Gault, V. A., McClean, S. & Irwin, N., 30 Jun 2023, In: Biochemical Pharmacology. 212, p. 1-9 10 p., 115544.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Group Assessments to Help Build Online Learning Communities in Biomedical Science Distance Learning Programmes
Millar, B. C., Purkis, H., Moore, J. E., McClean, S. & Lowery, C. J., 15 Dec 2023, (Published online) In: British Journal of Biomedical Science. 80, p. 1-18 18 p., 11891.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Peptides originally derived from Chilobrachys jingzhao tarantula venom possess beneficial effects on pancreatic beta cell health and function
Coulter-Parkhill, A., Gault, V. A., McClean, S. & Irwin, N., 5 Sept 2023, In: European Journal of Pharmacology. 954, p. 1-8 9 p., 175855.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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One of the 50 most influential higher education (HE) professionals using social media
Mc Clean, S. (Recipient), 5 Oct 2015
Prize: Other distinction
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The Society for Research into Higher Education Delegates' Award - Best Conference Poster 2019
Shukla, P. (Recipient), McClean, S. (Recipient) & Hidson, E. (Recipient), 10 Dec 2019
Prize
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Ulster University Distinguished Teaching Fellowship (Team Award)
Mc Clean, S. (Recipient), Hagan, W. (Recipient) & Ruddick, J. D. (Recipient), 2007
Prize
Projects
- 5 Finished
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Comparative and Interdisciplinary Education Research Network
Shukla, P. (PI), McClean, S. (CoI) & O'Connor Bones, U. (CoI)
British Association for International and Comparative Education (BAICE)
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Research
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An intervention through teaching and learning practice for addressing stress and anxiety in students caused due to the challenge of studying a cross-disciplinary subject
McClean, S. (CoI) & Shukla, P. (PI)
1/02/19 → 28/02/20
Project: Research
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Video feedback to enhance engagement with laboratory practical work
McClean, S. (PI)
21/10/13 → 31/01/15
Project: Research
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Vitamin D receptor as a regulator of intraprostatic androgen metabolism
Thompson, P. (PI) & McClean, S. (CoI)
1/11/10 → 31/10/13
Project: Research