The Global 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. Tina's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Tina
I am an Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology in Peninsula Dental School. I teach and research in the field of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. My Clinical Microbiology teaching has been recognised through national shortlisting as Most Innovative Teacher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2020 and winning several SSTAR Teaching Awards at the University of Plymouth. My interdisciplinary research is focused on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and development of sustainable Molecular Diagnostics (using novel technologies) to help tackle the Global Healthcare Challenge of Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR). My research group is based within the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research.
I am an internationally recognised expert in Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) and my knowledge exchange and policy activities contribute to help policy makers, governments, NGOs and the wider public enhance their understanding of AMR. I am passionate about public engagement and I regularly provide expert commentary in the areas of Infectious Diseases, microbial transmission and AMR in local, national and international media. I sit on the Microbiology Society Council and Co-Chair the Impact & Influence Committee. Here I am able to support microbiologists across the globe and influence policy at national and international levels; I am Co-Chair of the Knocking Out AMR project (and key contributor to its inception & design) for the Microbiology Society. I am Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Medical Microbiology and I also sit the Science Committee Board of Antibiotic Research UK where I act as an expert AMR scientific adviser. I also act as a grant reviewer for UKRI and other international bodies.
Dr Joshi's professional YouTube Channel
Lead for the Molecular Microbiology Research Group.
Supervised Research Degrees
Tina has successfully and independently supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Teaching
I teach in the field of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology; with specific expertise in molecular diagnosis of microbial infections, infection control and bacterial genomics. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and have a Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice with Distinction (PGCD). I encourage an open and relaxed learning environment where students feel able and comfortable to ask questions and enjoy learning.- 2022 Highly Commended for "Creative Teacher of the Year" & "Inspirational Teacher of the Year" UPSU SSTAR Awards
- 2020 Winner of "Inspirational Teaching Award" & "Most Effective Feedback" UPSU SSTAR Awards for the Faculty of Health.
- 2020 National Shortlisted Finalist for "Most Innovative Teacher of the Year" at The Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2020.
Module Lead BDT003 Learning Skills for Dentistry
