Amy Turner Duff

Biography

Dr. Turner Duff is a Lecturer in Neuroscience at the School of Life Sciences. She completed a BSc in Biochemistry and Neuroscience at Keele University, followed by an MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of York. She obtained her PhD from The Open University in 2018, where her research focused on the effects of chronic amphetamine treatment on the midbrain superior colliculus. She has experience in in vivo electrophysiology, histological techniques, and behavioural neuroscience research, and has contributed to several peer-reviewed publications.

Prior to joining Keele University, Dr. Turner Duff worked as a senior medical writer, developing scientific content in neurology and oncology for various educational and professional formats. She has experience teaching and creating learning materials for a range of audiences and remains committed to supporting student development and understanding in neuroscience.

Teaching

Level 4

• LSC-10047 Introduction to Neuroscience (Module Manager)
• LSC-10101 Human Physiology and Anatomy
• LSC-10103 Practical and Academic Skills in Bioscience

Level 5

• LSC-20135 Neurophysiology (Module Manager)
• LSC-20133 Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
• LSC-20078 Neuroscience Research Methods
• LSC-20076 Learning and Memory
• LSC-20127 Practical and Professional Skills in Bioscience

Level 6

• LSC-30052 Behavioural Neuroscience
• LSC-30118 Neuropathology
• LSC-30053 Special Senses
• LSC-30100 Advanced Clinical Pathology
• LSC-30106 Employability and Communication Skills in Bioscience
• LSC-30102 Research Project
• LSC-30114 Research Dissertation

Level 7

• LSC-40131 Research Project