Lynda Broomhead

Lynda Broomhead has a diverse work experience spanning several roles and industries. Lynda currently serves as the Deputy Head of Faculty - HCP at Exeter College since November 2022 and as the Curriculum Manager since August 2022.

Prior to their current positions, Lynda worked at Petroc Official from 2007 to 2022. At Petroc Official, they held various roles, including Head of Faculty Academic Scientific and Digital/Director for 16-18 learners from January 2021 to August 2022, Head Of Faculty from February 2019 to January 2021, Curriculum Team Leader from September 2013 to February 2019, L3 from September 2010 to September 2013, and Lecturer from December 2007 to September 2010. Their responsibilities included curriculum design, staff management, teaching A levels, Access HE, and BTEC Level 3 Applied Science and Health and Social Care, as well as supporting UCAS applications.

Before joining Petroc Official, Lynda worked as a Part-time Lecturer at North Devon College from September 2004 to November 2007.

Lynda also had research experience in the field of biochemistry and molecular biology. Lynda worked as an Honorary Lecturer/Wellcome Trust Prize Fellow at the SCHOOL OF PHARMACY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON from February 2002 to May 2003, where they conducted research on the NMDA Glutamate receptor and supervised PhD students. Prior to that, they were a Wellcome International Prize Fellow at the Laboratory of Neurochemistry, NIDCD, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, USA, from February 2000 to February 2002, where they contributed to a team researching genetic manipulations of NMDA receptor subunits.

Lynda's earlier experience includes working as a Postdoctoral Researcher at The School of Pharmacy, University of London, from October 1996 to February 2000, where they conducted research on the NMDA Glutamate receptor, published peer-reviewed articles, and taught undergraduate classes.

Overall, Lynda Broomhead has a strong background in education, curriculum management, and research in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Lynda Broomhead obtained their Bachelor's degree in Neuropharmacology from the University of Bristol, where they studied from 1993 to 1996. Lynda further pursued their academic journey and successfully completed a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuropharmacology at the same university. In terms of additional certifications, Lynda received a Technical Teaching Fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 in January 2020. Lynda also holds another Technical Teaching Fellowship, although the specific details regarding the institution, month, and year of attainment are not provided.