Scott Roche
BSc(BioMed) Sunshine Coast, BSc(Hons) Sunshine Coast
Position: Associate Lecturer in Enabling Sciences
Office: J-2.09
Tel: +61 7 5430 2841
Email: kroche1@usc.edu.au
Teaching areas
- Enabling Chemistry
- Enabling Mathematics (General and Science specific)
- Enabling Mathematics for Physics
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Physical Processes
- Cell Metabolism
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Advanced Instrumental Techniques
- Immunology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
Profile
Scott Roche completed a Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) in 2002 and an honours research year with Dr Graham MacKay in 2003. His honours research project, entitled "The Generation of Mammalian Cell Lines Expressing Chimeric Forms of the Human High-Affinity IgE Receptor (FcεRI)", culminated in the successful generation of a genetically modified mammalian cell line for use as a laboratory model in studying allergic diseases. This was the first time that mammalian cells had been genetically modified sucessfully at USC.
In addition to his studies, Mr Roche began teaching in a number of USC science courses, with significant involvement in the enabling science programs. His ability to convey important and difficult concepts, and regular positive feedback from students, were some of the considerations that led to his appointment as Lecturer in Enabling Sciences for 2005. Recently, Mr Roche has begun conducting workshops in genetic engineering and bioinformatics, with Dr David McKay, for secondary school teachers and their students.
Research Grants
The Biotechnology Classroom, McKay D, Roche S, Elizur A. (USC) and Turner G. (Maroochydore High School), ASISTM (Australian School Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics), 2006-2007, A$63,490.
The Biotechnology Classroom aims to develop an advanced, low cost, and hands-on course in biotechnology that schools in the cluster can implement directly into their existing laboratories. The project will enhance existing teaching methodology and expertise within senior science and put more relevance and practical science into senior biology.
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