Sarah Rigley MacDonald, PhD

Contact information

Dr. Sarah Rigley MacDonald
Instructor
Phone: (506) 547-2790
Fax: (506) 547-7482
Email

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSarahRigMac

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/pub/sarah-rigley-macdonald/56/3b2/3a5

Education summary:

  • PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology: University of Saskatchewan 2008
  • MSc in Biomedical Science: University of Prince Edward Island 2003
  • BSc in Biology: University of Prince Edward Island 1999

Key area(s) of interest/expertise:

  • Science education and the use of technology to enhance learning both in face-to-face and distance courses
  • Neuroscience, including normal and disease states
  • Spinal cord injury and neurotrauma
  • Use of nutraceuticals as therapeutic agents
  • Medical imaging in cancer and neurotrauma

Classroom/clinical teaching summary

Biology 1711: Human Anatomy
Biology 1719: Human Anatomy online
Biology 1782: Human Physiology
Biology 2501: Pathophysiology I
Biology 2513: Pathophysiology II
Statistics 2263: Introductory Statistics

Professional practice, committees, volunteer work summary

  • Member: Miramichi Regional Baby Friendly Initiative
  • Faculty Peer Mentor: McGrawHill Educational Technology
  • Member: Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
  • Team Captain: Supercities Walk for Multiple Sclerosis (2003-2009, 2011, 2013)
  • Team Member: CIBC Run for the Cure 2012