Teaching Fellow
- About
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Biography
I am Dr Monika Gostic, Teaching Fellow in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition at the University of Aberdeen. My academic expertise spans genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, nutrition, and lifestyle medicine, with a strong focus on translational research and enterprise.
I hold a PhD in Genetics, MSc in Biology, and BSc in Microbiology, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship developing high-throughput methods for modelling gut cancer. My research interests include gut health, women’s health, chronic disease prevention, and the role of the microbiome in inflammation and cancer.
At Aberdeen, I am passionate about student development, embedding enterprise skills into the curriculum, and creating placement opportunities that link academic research with innovation and commercialisation. I coordinate several UG and PGT courses, from Molecular Genetics to the Advanced Bio-Business and the Commercialisation of Bioscience Research module, equipping students with the tools to translate laboratory discoveries into real-world applications.
Alongside teaching, I direct Dr Monika Gostic Nutrition Ltd., an award-winning consultancy specialising in functional nutrition and lifestyle medicine for chronic conditions.
My academic interests are in women’s health, cancer nutrition, microbiome science, gut–brain axis research, and translational bio-business innovation.
Podcasts:
Brian's Run Pod: https://shorturl.at/le1zq
SZN Media Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gCw31ydL7A&feature=youtu.be
Published Blog: Crafting Biochemistry: TikTok Meets Molecules
Published a Blog with Microbiology Society on the topic of Crafting Biochemistry: TikTok Meets Molecules
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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- Exam Officer for SMMSN
- Good cause committee champion for School of Medicine, Medical sciences and Nutrition
- Ageing well Network
- Employability and Entrepreneurship champion for SMMSN: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/governance/employability-and-entrepreneurship-committee-eec-13156.php#panel13171
CPD:
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Question writing workshop (26.4.2023)
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LTHE course (18th - 19th April 2023)
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Academic Development Symposium - Designing Inclusive, Flexible, Accessible and Compassionate Assessments
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IUT Conference (Improving University teaching): https://iutconference.com/
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Gut Microbiology Conference 13-15.6.2023
- External Memberships
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Microbiology society - panel member on Education and Outreach committee
Nutrition Society Co-Chair of the Cancer Nutrition Special Interest Group
https://www.nutritionsociety.org/themes-sigs
Member of the International Academy of Nutrition Educators (MIANE)
Member of British Lifestyle Medicine Association (BSLM)
Member of SCAF: Scottish Alliance for Food
HEA Higher Education Academy:
- AURORA Leadership Development program
Prizes and Awards
Nominated for Best Postgraduate Taught Lecturer Award 2023/24 & 2024/25
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/students/events-news/awards/nominations-2025/#panel103576
STEM Ambassador 50 hours of engagement 2024/25
STEM Ambassadors
January 2025
AURORA certificate
Advance HE
May 2024
- Research
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Research Areas
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
I teach a variety of courses and I hope to bring enthusiasm and passion for science to my students
Medical sciences:
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BC3503: The Molecular Control of Cell Function
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BT5508: Advanced Bio-Business And The Commercialisation Of Bioscience Research
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SM3001: Frontiers Of Molecular Medical Sciences
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MB5025: Molecular Genetics
Medicine:
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Y1 SSC
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Y2 SSC
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Y3 SSC
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Year 1 MBChB Undergraduate Teaching Biochemistry/Nutrition Problem Solving
- MYMBCHB Year 1: Chromosomes, Mutations & Genetic Analysis
Nutrition
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PU5922 [60 credits]: MSc Clinical nutrition
Sport and Exercise Nutrition, MSc
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