Linda Ban

Linda is a Lecturer in Physiology in the Faculty of Medicine, Health & Human Sciences (FMHHS) and the Physiology Discipline Lead in the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program.

During her PhD, she investigated the pathophysiology of liver disease progression in the context of obesity and diabetes. In the meantime, she also became a casual academic. Empowered by the capacity to help others overcome the same hurdles that she once overcame, she pursued a teaching qualification where she was accredited as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Nine years, four universities, and eighteen units of study later, she had taught graduates of science, medical science, various allied health degrees, and has been nominated for faculty teaching awards.

Linda joined Macquarie University in late 2022 as a Teaching & Leadership academic, and nowadays her research is focused on accessible practices in higher education. She is the co-chair of the MQ Neurodiversity Community of Practice, early career representative in the Macquarie Medical School Education Committee, and both organiser and mentor in the FMHHS Graduate Researcher Mentoring program. 

Unit Convenor

• MEDI2102 Renal, Reproductive, and Endocrine Systems
• MEDI2103 Alimentary System, Nutrition, and Metabolism
• MEDI2200 Human Cell and Molecular Biology
• MHHS1002 Human Structure and Function
• MHHX1002 Human Structure and Function (OUA)

Lecturer

• MEDI2100 Musculoskeletal System
• MEDI2101 Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
• MEDI8100 Applied Medical Science I
• MEDI8103 Applied Medical Science II
• MD Anatomy and Physiology Preparation Course