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Derek Scott
Born23 April 1976
Inverness, Scotland
NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUK
Alma materUniversity of Aberdeen
AwardsThe Physiological Society Otto Hutter Teaching Prize & Lecture (2026)
Scientific career
FieldsPhysiology, Pharmacology
InstitutionsUniversity of Aberdeen
ThesisCharacterisation and regulation of iron- and zinc-evoked electrogenic transport in human intestinal epithelial cells (2004)
Doctoral advisorGordon T.A. McEwan & Harry J. McArdle
Websitehttps://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/d.scott

Derek Scott FRSB (born 23 April 1976) is a Scottish physiologist and Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology Education at the University of Aberdeen, where he also serves as Education Lead for the Institute of Education for Healthcare & Medical Science in the School of Medicine, Medical Science & Nutrition and Lead for Physiology.[1][2]

Early life and education

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Derek Scott was born in Inverness and completed secondary education at Millburn Academy between 1988-1994, and was then accepted to study for a degree at the University of Aberdeen. Scott received a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) from the University of Aberdeen in 1999. He graduated with first class honours with a thesis entitled The influence of intracellular cAMP and calcium on mucosal surface pH or rat small intestine in vitro. He completed a PhD at the same institution in 2004. His thesis was titled Characterisation and regulation of iron- and zinc-evoked electrogenic transport in human intestinal epithelial cells. He later obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutics (with distinction) from Robert Gordon University in 2008[1].

Career

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Scott has held a range of teaching and administrative roles at the University of Aberdeen. He has served as Wellcome Teaching Fellow in Biomedical Science, Senior Lecturer (Scholarship) in Integrative Physiology & Pharmacology,[3] and currently holds the Chair in Physiology & Pharmacology Education in the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition. He was the first person on the teaching career track at the University of Aberdeen ever to be promoted to the rank of Professor[1].

In addition to his university responsibilities, Scott has served as external examiner/reviewer for undergraduate and postgraduate programs in biomedical science, pharmacy, personalised medicine, and medicine at institutions including Robert Gordon University, University of Ulster, Newcastle University, Heriot-Watt University, University of Leeds, University of Birmingham and the University of Edinburgh[1][3].

He is also active in educational leadership within professional societies. From 2016 to 2021, he served as Education & Teaching Theme Lead for the Physiological Society.[4][5]

Research and teaching

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Scott's scholarship focuses on improving science and medical education[3]. His areas of interest include how educators teach the physiology of death and dying, use of infographics,[6][7] and high-fidelity human simulation. He has worked on the use of objective structured practical examinations (OSPEs) in assessing practical and employability skills for science students[8] and used popular culture (e.g. Game of Thrones) to teach physiological and pharmacological concepts.[9][10] Scott has also contributed to national and international education initiatives, such as the development of the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) Physiology Learning Outcomes[11][12] and Physiological Objectives for Medical Students.[13] Professor Scott has also published on the move to virtual or remote physiology lab practical classes during the COVID-19 lockdown.[14][15][16][17]

Scott leads or contributes to several undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Aberdeen, including BSc and MSci Biomedical Sciences (Physiology, Pharmacology, Anatomy), Neuroscience with Psychology, Sports & Exercise Science, and MSc Clinical Pharmacology[1].[18]

Policy work

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Scott was co-chair of the Expert Working Group that produced the report Contribution of physiology education and training to the UK economy[19]' [20]for The Physiological Society and the Academy for Healthcare Science. The report was launched in the Houses of Parliament on 7 June 2022. He has also co-chaired Physiology in Scotland: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals,[21] launched at the Scottish Parliament on 8 February 2023.[22] He also contributed to the Scottish Government's recent Healthcare Science Review, Education Sub-Group[1].

Honours and recognition

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Scott has received several teaching awards, including:

  • The College of Life Sciences & Medicine Excellence in Teaching Award (2010)[1]
  • The Principal's Teaching Excellence Award (Inaugural winner 2018–19, 2021–22, and 2023-24),[23] being the only person to win it more than once, having been the recipient three times[1].
  • Awarded the Otto Hutter Teaching Prize and Lecture for 2026 by The Physiological Society as part of their 150th anniversary celebrations.[24][25]
  • Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2019[1].

Selected publications

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Professor Derek Scott | The University of Aberdeen". www.abdn.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  2. ^ "Key People | The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition | The University of Aberdeen". www.abdn.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  3. ^ a b c "Derek A Scott". The University of Aberdeen Research Portal. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  4. ^ "Derek Scott". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  5. ^ "Launching The Society's new Themes". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  6. ^ Scott, Derek A.; Jenkinson, Alison McE (2020). "Using Infographics to Help Students Understand and Communicate Anatomy and Physiology". HAPS Educator: 95–104. doi:10.21692/haps.2020.106. ISSN 2473-3806.
  7. ^ "Poster Session A". Acta Physiologica. 236 (S725): e13876. 2022. doi:10.1111/apha.13876. ISSN 1748-1716.
  8. ^ "Assessing science students' practical skills – can we learn from healthcare education?". THE Campus Learn, Share, Connect. 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  9. ^ "Oral Sessions". Acta Physiologica. 236 (S725): e13875. 2022. doi:10.1111/apha.13875. ISSN 1748-1716.
  10. ^ Scott, Derek (2022). "Using Game of Thrones to teach physiology". Physiology News: 18–19. doi:10.36866/pn.128.18. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  11. ^ "HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes". Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS). Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  12. ^ Tomicek, Nanette J.; Cafferty, Patrick; Casagrand, Janet; Co, Elizabeth; Flemming, Meg; McFarland, Jenny; O'Loughlin, Valerie; Scott, Derek; Silverthorn, Dee U. (2024). "Creating the HAPS Physiology Learning Outcomes: terminology, eponyms, inclusive language, core concepts, and skills". Advances in Physiology Education. 48 (1): 21–32. doi:10.1152/advan.00129.2023. ISSN 1043-4046. PMID 37916275.
  13. ^ "Physiology Medical Objectives". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  14. ^ Choate, Julia; Aguilar-Roca, Nancy; Beckett, Elizabeth; Etherington, Sarah; French, Michelle; Gaganis, Voula; Haigh, Charlotte; Scott, Derek; Sweeney, Terrence; Zubek, John (2021). "International educators' attitudes, experiences, and recommendations after an abrupt transition to remote physiology laboratories". Advances in Physiology Education. 45 (2): 310–321. doi:10.1152/advan.00241.2020. ISSN 1043-4046. PMID 33861153.
  15. ^ Gaganis, Voula; Beckett, Elizabeth; Choate, Julia; Aguilar-Roca, Nancy; Etherington, Sarah; French, Michelle; Haigh, Charlotte; Scott, Derek; Zubek, John; Sweeney, Terrence (2021). "Insights Arising from Virtual Laboratory Experiences of 2020. A Focus on Financial and Ethical Challenges of Face-to-Face and Online Physiology Laboratories". The FASEB Journal. 35 (S1) fasebj.2021.35.S1.03148. doi:10.1096/fasebj.2021.35.S1.03148. ISSN 1530-6860.
  16. ^ Choate, Julia; Aguilar-Roca, Nancy; Beckett, Elizabeth; Etherington, Sarah; French, Michelle; Gaganis, Voula; Haigh, Charlotte; Scott, Derek; Sweeney, Terrence; Zubek, John (2021). "Physiology educators' attitudes, experiences and recommendations after an abrupt transition to remote laboratories". The FASEB Journal. 35 (S1) fasebj.2021.35.S1.02165. doi:10.1096/fasebj.2021.35.S1.02165. ISSN 1530-6860.
  17. ^ Gaganis, Voula; Beckett, Elizabeth; Choate, Julia; Aguilar-Roca, Nancy; Etherington, Sarah; Haigh, Charlotte; Scott, Derek; Sweeney, Terrence; Zubek, John; French, Michelle (2021). "Virtual delivery: a panacea for the financial and ethical challenges associated with physiology laboratory classes?". Advances in Physiology Education. 45 (4): 744–748. doi:10.1152/advan.00242.2020. ISSN 1043-4046. PMID 34529535.
  18. ^ "Course List | The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition | The University of Aberdeen". www.abdn.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  19. ^ "Contribution of physiology education and training to the UK economy".
  20. ^ "Contribution of physiology education and training to the UK economy". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  21. ^ "Scotland at the Heart of Meeting Global Challenges".
  22. ^ "Scotland at the Heart of Meeting Global Challenges". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  23. ^ "PTEA Winners | StaffNet | The University of Aberdeen". www.abdn.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  24. ^ "Congratulating our 2026 Prize Lecture recipients". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
  25. ^ "The Otto Hutter Teaching Prize and Lecture". The Physiological Society. Retrieved 2025-07-03.
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