Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Particulars
Professor Tansey is Professor of Physiology and Biomedical Sciences Education and Director of the Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education in the School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences.
I am a scientist and an educator. My area of expertise is human physiology: the study of how the body functions. I studied Natural Sciences at Trinity College Dublin, chose physiology as my area of specialist interest, graduated with a first Class Honours degree, and subsequently pursued my doctoral studies in cardiovascular physiology. Apart from holding the Directorship of the Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education at Queen’s University Belfast, I am Professor of Physiology and Biomedical Sciences Education with over 20 years' subject expertise.
Teaching
I am an active educator and enjoy teaching the biomedical sciences, particularly physiology, on all UG programmes (Biomedical Science, Human Biology, Dentistry and Medicine) within the School.
I promote and encourage innovative teaching and learning, training students in key transferable skills for the future workforce. Under my leadership, CBMSE has established BScs with placement/international placement and we are working closely with industry and the health service to improve student work readiness and employability, and to develop authentic assessments.
Teaching Administration Roles
Director of Education, Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education
Chair, Biomedical Sciences Education Committee and Examination Board
Member, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences Education Committee
Member, University Directors of Education Forum
Member, University Academic Board
Module Co-ordination and Assessment Experience
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Years |
Module |
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2020-2022 |
MED1028 Foundations for Practice: Blood, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Unit (2) |
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2017-2022 |
BMS2108 Physiological Sciences |
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2008-2020 |
MED1017&27 Physiological Basis of Clinical Practice |
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2011-2016 |
BMS2007 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology |
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2007-2017 |
BMS1002 Human Structure and Function 2 |
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2006-2015 |
BMS1001 Human Structure and Function 1 |
Other Teaching Commmitments
BMS3101 Research Project
MED2022 Foundations for Practice 2
DEN2028 Physiology for Dentists
MED1028 Foundations for Practice 1
BMS1104 Human Structure & Function
PMY1016/1026 Physiology for Pharmacy
Achievements
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow The Physiological Society
Other
2022 → present Education and Teaching theme co-lead for The Physiological Society.
2022 → present External Examiner University of Liverpool
2021 → present External Examiner Queen Mary University of London
2014 → present Board of Examiners Intercollegiate MRCS (Surgery) Examination RCSI Dublin
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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How can we improve the sense of belonging of higher educational students from the non-traditional entry route?
Quinn, J., Keane, A., McLaughlin, D., Foy, C., Eddie, S., de Almeida McLoughlin, M. & Tansey, E., 13 Mar 2025, (Accepted)Research output: Other contribution
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A cross-disciplinary approach to learning medical physiology and behavioural skills involving drama students performing as simulated patients
Roe, S., McGahon, M., Eddie, S., Tansey, E. & Murphy, P., 07 Mar 2024, (Early online date) In: Advances in Physiology Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing students' learning of cardiac and vascular physiology using ultrasound technology
Tansey, E. A., Roe, S. M. & Johnson, C. D., 12 Sept 2022, In: Acta Physiologica. 236, S725, p. 400-401 2 p., A 04-02.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Physiology tutorials as realistic theatre; taking the tutorial off the page and onto the stage. What do students think?
Roe, S. M., McGahon, M., Parkinson, S., Tansey, E. A. & Murphy, P., 12 Sept 2022, In: Acta Physiologica. 236, S725, p. 261-262 2 p., OS 18-02.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting abstract › peer-review
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Ultrasound imaging in teaching cardiovascular physiology: disruption and challenge to foster learning
Roe, S. M., Tansey, E. A. & Johnson, C. D., 01 Dec 2022, In: Advances in Physiology Education. 46, 4, p. 706-713 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Advance HE Aurora Leadership Development Programme Participant
Tansey, E. (Recipient), 05 Oct 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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Associate Director Centre for Biomedical Sciences Education (Student Experience)
Tansey, E. (Recipient), 01 Jan 2021
Prize: Appointment
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Board of Examiners Queen Mary, University of London: MBBS
Tansey, E. (Recipient), 01 Sept 2021
Prize: Appointment
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Course Design and Educational Leadership (Poster Prize Winner) (2013)
Tansey, E. (Recipient) & Keane, A. (Recipient), 21 Jul 2013
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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David Jordan Teaching Award
Roe, S. (Recipient), Johnson, C. (Recipient) & Tansey, E. (Recipient), 01 Nov 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Queen's Merit Award Spring Panel
Tansey, E. (Examiner)
04 Mar 2024Activity: Examination types › Other examination
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Cell-ebrating Creativity: Where Art Meets Science Art Workshop
Foy, C. (Organiser), Sweeney, E. (Organiser) & Tansey, E. (Organiser)
31 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in Festival/Exhibition
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National Teaching Fellowship Reviewer
Tansey, E. (Examiner)
2024Activity: Examination types › Other examination
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Physiology 2023
Tansey, E. (Session chair)
10 Jul 2023 → 11 Jul 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Irish Network of Healthcare Educators
Ní Chianáin, L. (Conference committee chair), Boohan, M. (Member of the organising committee), Guttridge, H. (Member of the organising committee), Haughey, S. (Member of the organising committee), Johnston, J. (Member of the organising committee), Keane, A. (Member of the organising committee), McCloy, O. (Member of the organising committee), McGahon, M. (Member of the organising committee), McLaughlin, D. (Member of the organising committee), McMullan, J. (Member of the organising committee), Abdel Meguid, E. (Member of the organising committee), Palmer, S. (Member of the organising committee), Roe, S. (Member of the organising committee), Spence, A. (Member of the organising committee), Tansey, E. (Member of the organising committee), Wilkie, S. (Member of the organising committee) & Wilson, I. (Member of the organising committee)
29 Mar 2023 → 30 Mar 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
Press/Media
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Invited Interview: The Physiological Society honours its newly elected Fellow Members
21/12/2021
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Surgeon's Scope Magazine: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
22/10/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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The Physiological Society Video Interview Series - Teaching Physiology
16/01/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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The Physiological Society Video Interview Series - Membership
01/10/2018
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Queen's University pays a visit to Christ the Redeemer
14/04/2008
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities