Associate ProfessorKathryn Aston-Mourney

My leadership in medical education has strengthened curriculum quality, assessment integrity and inclusive learning design across the Medical Doctorate (MD) program. I lead the Human Biology block, delivering expert medical science teaching across physiology, anatomy, pathology, genetics and pharmacology. My approach is grounded in evidence and shaped by a commitment to designing learning environments where all students can achieve their best.

I have introduced research‑informed innovations that now influence practice across Medical Science and beyond. These include lived‑experience learning that builds empathy and inclusion, neurodiversity‑inclusive and neuroaffirming teaching practices, and the use of wearable technology to enhance experiential learning. These initiatives have improved engagement, accessibility and evaluative judgement, demonstrating how scholarly inquiry can drive meaningful educational improvement.

Alongside my teaching, I lead a program of scholarly educational research focused on strengthening student engagement and readiness, improving curriculum design and advancing inclusive pedagogies. My work continues to shape how medical students learn, how clinicians are prepared for patient‑centred care and how the MD program evolves to meet the needs of diverse learners.