| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Sinnayah, P., Ambler, T., Kelly, K., Konjarski, L., Tangalakis, K., & Smallridge, A. (230101). Reviewing the literature: Collaborative professional learning for academics in higher education. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, |
| 2022 | Davidson, M., Mayer, M., Habib, A., Rashidi, N., Filippone, R. T., Fraser, S., Prakash, M. D., Sinnayah, P., Tangalakis, K., & Mathai, M. L. (221001). Methamphetamine Induces Systemic Inflammation and Anxiety: The Role of the Gut-Immune-Brain Axis. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(19), |
| 2021 | Winchester, M., Klein, R., & Sinnayah, P. (210101). Block teaching and active learning improves academic outcomes for disadvantaged undergraduate groups. Issues in Educational Research, 31(4), (1330-1350). |
| 2021 | Klein, R., Tomassoni, C., Rajaraman, G., Winchester, M., Eizenberg, N., & Sinnayah, P. (210101). First Year Student Perception and Experience of Online Topographical Anatomy Laboratory Classes using Zoom Technology during the COVID-19 Pandemic. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 29(3), (17-31). |
| 2021 | Sinnayah, P., Salcedo, A., & Rekhari, S. (210101). Reimagining physiology education with interactive content developed in H5P. Advances in Physiology Education, 45(1), (71-76). |
| 2019 | Klein, R., Kelly, K., Sinnayah, P., & Winchester, M. (190101). The VU way: The effect of intensive block mode teaching on repeating students. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 27(9), (47-59). |
| 2019 | Klein, R., Sinnayah, P., Kelly, K., Winchester, M., Rajaraman, G., & Eizenberg, N. (190101). Utilising computer based learning to complement class teaching of gross anatomy. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 27(8), (10-25). |
| 2019 | Sinnayah, P., Rathner, J. A., Loton, D., Klein, R., & Hartley, P. (190101). A combination of active learning strategies improves student academic outcomes in first-year paramedic bioscience. Advances in Physiology Education, 43(2), (233-240). |
| 2018 |
Griggs, J. L., Mathai, M. L., & Sinnayah, P. (181201). Caralluma fimbriata extract activity involves the 5-HT2c receptor in PWS Snord116 deletion mouse model. Brain and Behavior, 8(12), doi: 10.1002/brb3.1102 |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Neuroscience
- Obesity research
- Learning and teaching
- Active learning
- Blended learning techniques & approaches
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Puspha Sinnayah
Associate Professor Puspha Sinnayah is a teaching and research focussed academic and Head of Teaching Quality with the First Year College and Research fellow with the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) at Victoria University (VU). She has extensive experience in curriculum design and innovation in blended and active learning strategies in physiology teaching. She leads the review of the First Year College Block units and impact of the VU Block Model on student outcomes and experience. She has a track record in neuroscience of appetite research and is highly cited in this field. She is also engaged presently in looking at neural pathways regulating appetite, in collaboration with Professor Andrew Lawrence's team at the Florey Institute.
She was the recipient of the Vice Chancellor's citation for excellence in teaching and learning at Victoria University in 2016. In 2018, she received the Vice Chancellor's team award for programs that enhance learning. Dr Puspha Sinnayah received the Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning in 2018 for 'active learning strategies that improve student engagement in first year bioscience.' Most recently in 2020, she was part of the recipient (team) Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) -Programs that Enhance Learning in Curriculum Design and pedagogy Practice.
Qualifications
- PhD, Howard Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Australia, 1999
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), Monash University, 1992
- Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Education, Victoria University, Australia, 2014
Key publications
Puspha has over 60 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Puspha's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book chapter (showing 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Witchel, H. J., Klein, R., Sinnayah, P., & Rathner, J. (220101). From Psychology Laboratory to Student Development: Untangling Momentary Engagement from Longer-Term Engagement in Bioscience Education (pp. 85-131). Springer International Publishing. |
Journal article (showing 9 of 37)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Please note:
- Funding is ordered by the year the project commenced and may continue over several years.
- Funding amounts for contact research are not disclosed to maintain commercial confidentiality.
- The order of investigators is not indicative of the role they played in the research project.
2023
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The role of Caralluma Fimbriata extract and oleoylethanolamide on serotonin-2c in appetite regulation and nerve cell development
From: Gencor Pacific Limited
Other investigators: Prof Michael Mathai, Mr Venkata bala sai chaitanya Thunuguntla
For period: 2023-2026
|
$284,000 |
2017
|
Evaluation of the capacity of Caralluma fimbriata extract to enhance satiety in Prader-Willi Syndrome and reactivate serotonin 5-HT2c regulation of appetite in the PWS-IC mouse
From: Gencor Pacific, College of Health and Biomedicine
Other investigators: Prof Michael Mathai
For period: 2017-2019
|
Not disclosed |
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Completed supervision of research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (2) | Associate supervisor |
Teaching activities & experience
Dr Puspha Sinnayah is currently a senior lecturer with the First Year College at Victoria University. She teaches into first year anatomy and physiology units.
Key academic roles
| Dates | Role | Department / Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 - Oct 2019 |
Senior Lecturer
|
Victoria University |
| Oct 2012 - Jul 2015 |
Lecturer B
|
Victoria University |
| Aug 2010 - Oct 2010 |
Sessional Instructor
|
La Trobe University |
| Feb 2010 - Jul 2010 |
Adjunct Lecturer
|
Monash College |
| Jun 2004 - Jul 2009 |
Staff Scientist
|
OHSU, Oregon National Primate Research Centre |
| Aug 1999 - May 2004 |
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
|
University of Iowa |
| Dates | Role & Department/Organisation |
|---|---|
| Jul 2015 -
Oct 2019
|
Senior Lecturer
Victoria University |
| Oct 2012 -
Jul 2015
|
Lecturer B
Victoria University |
| Aug 2010 -
Oct 2010
|
Sessional Instructor
La Trobe University |
| Feb 2010 -
Jul 2010
|
Adjunct Lecturer
Monash College |
| Jun 2004 -
Jul 2009
|
Staff Scientist
OHSU, Oregon National Primate Research Centre |
| Aug 1999 -
May 2004
|
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
University of Iowa |
Awards
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 |
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching - Victoria University |
| 2018 |
Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning - Australian Award for University Teaching Program |
| 2017 |
College of Health and Biomedicine Team Award for Programs that Enhance Learning - Victoria University |
| 2016 |
Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching - Victoria University |
| 2014 |
College of Health and Biomedicine Teaching Excellence Award - Victoria University |
Professional memberships
- Professional member, Australian Physiological Society
- Professional member, Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia
- Professional member, The Physiological Society
