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Emeritus Professor Hirt is a highly experienced and enthusiastic university lecturer in biology and biomedical sciences. He has extensive research and teaching expertise in molecular cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, parasitology, and immunology. He has taught and supported undergraduate and postgraduate students across biomedical sciences, genetics, biochemistry, and dentistry. He offers professional, friendly, and supportive tutoring tailored to individual learning needs.
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I am a highly experienced biologist and university educator with a broad academic background spanning molecular and cellular biology, parasitology, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and ecology. My research has focused on the evolution and molecular mechanisms of microbial parasites, host–microbe interactions, and the role of the microbiota in health and disease. I have a strong interest in the One Health approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health, and have applied this framework in my work on host–parasite–microbiota systems.
My passion for Biology has been a consistent thread throughout my academic journey and led me to work at the Natural History Museum in London, where I studied the molecular evolution and ecology of freshwater ciliates. This early work deepened my interest in the evolutionary diversity of microbial eukaryotes and provided a foundation for my later transition into the study of microbial parasites infecting humans and animals.
With over two decades of teaching and tutoring undergraduate and postgraduate students in biological and biomedical sciences, I am committed to helping students build deep conceptual understanding and develop the skills needed to succeed in their academic journey.
NOTE: Before starting the lessons, I offer a free introductory session (15–20 minutes) to better understand your needs, goals, and current level. This meeting also provides an opportunity to discuss the course content, the desired pace, and to test the online connection. In this way, we can build together a tailored and personalised program from the very first lesson
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I began tutoring fellow students during my undergraduate biology studies where I developed a strong foundation in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and zoology/ecology. Over the past two decades, I have taught and supervised undergraduate and postgraduate students at university level, including BSc, MSc, MRes and PhD candidates in biological and biomedical sciences. My tutoring and teaching has covered a wide range of topics—from cell biology, biochemistry, evolution, genetics, and host–parasite interactions to One Health. I have also mentored students in scientific writing, data analysis, oral presentation and research project development, and I take great pride in adapting my tutoring approach to support diverse learning needs and academic goals. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of teaching and tutoring students from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds, both in the UK and internationally, which has enriched my tutoring practice and strengthened my commitment to inclusive and globally aware education.
I have over 20 years of experience teaching and researching across the biological and biomedical sciences, with expertise in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, parasitology, genetics, immunology, and evolutionary biology. My work also spans bioinformatics, microbial ecology, and the One Health framework, allowing me to link molecular detail with broader health perspectives.
My teaching style emphasises clarity, integration of concepts, and real-world application. I have particular experience in supporting students to master complex biological systems, prepare confidently for exams, and strengthen their skills in scientific writing, data analysis, and oral presentation, as well as in developing critical thinking. Above all, I aim to make biology accessible, engaging, and relevant to each student’s goals.
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BSc (4-year Honours) in Molecular Biology, Zoology, and Biochemistry – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
PhD in Biology – University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Focus: Molecular cell biology of epithelial cells
Professor of Evolutionary Parasitology – Newcastle University, UK
Over two decades of experience in higher education, research supervision, and international collaborations
I have extensive experience supervising BSc, MSc/MRes, and PhD students, and have taught across a wide range of subjects in the life sciences. My qualifications reflect a strong interdisciplinary foundation and a commitment to research-led teaching in molecular, cellular, evolutionary and ecological contexts.
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