Prof Joanne Hamilton

PhD, PGCEtHE, SFHEA, FRSB.

Module Coordinator

• AB1 Communication Skills (BR01520)
• AB1 Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BR14310)
• AB1 Genetics, Evolution and Diversity (BR17120)
• AB2 Parasitology (BR33820)

Lecturer

• AB1 Behavioural Neurobiology (BR35320)
• AB1 Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (BR37120)
• AB2 Biological Thought and Discovery (BR12510)
• AB1 Communication Skills (BR01520)
• AB1 Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BR14310)
• AB1 Practical Skills for Biologists (BR01220)

Tutor

• AB1 Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics (BR37120)
• AB1 Communication Skills (BR01520)
• AB1 Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BR14310)
• AB2 Immunology (BR22220)
• AB1 MBiol Research Project (BRM2860)
• AB2 Microbial Diversity and Disease (BR19020)
• AB1 Molecules and Cells (BR01340)
• AB1 One Health Microbiology (BR26520)
• AB2 Parasitology (BR33820)
• AB1 Research Methods (BR27520)
• AB1 Skills for Wildlife Scientists (BR15720)

Moderator

• AB2 Hot Topics in Parasite Control (BRM0920)
• AB2 Organisms and the Environment (BR01440)
• AB1 Primatology (BR38820)

Grader

• AB1 MBiol Research Project (BRM2860)
• AB1 Research Project (BR36440)

My research focuses on the use of proteomic and molecular technologies to explore host- parasite interactions. My current interests are unravelling the complexities of innate immunity in a range of invertebrates and in exploring the mechanisms used by parasites to overcome the host immune system. Current projects include drug resistance mechanisms in model and parasitic nematodes; liver fluke biology; tsetse fly-trypanosome interactions; immunity in Giant African land snails; immunity in Biomphalaria sp. (an intermediate snail host involved in the transmission of schistosomiasis); schistosome biology and the role of the arthropod gut in the transmission of human pathogens.

I also had a major role in ensuring that University research becomes part of the school curriculum as Principal Investigator on the RCUK funded Schools University Partnership Initiative: SusNet Wales (Sustainability Network Wales.

SusNet Wales is a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to delivering modules in Sustainability and Social Responsibility developed, led and delivered by practising researchers within Aberystwyth University. It provides exposure to world class research to encourage young people to pursue relevant post-16 studies, establish research careers and become better informed global citizens.

More recently, through my passion for promoting STEM research and education, I am the Aberystwyth University Biology PI on the on the £8.2million pan-Wales Trio Sci Cymru initiative to increase STEM uptake in Wales. This initiative is funded by the Welsh Government and WEFO. 

Awards

• Commendation Award House of Commons, Science Engineering and Technology for Britain.
• BBSRC Schools Regional Champion (2011-2013)

• Parasitology and Helminth Control