School and Family Resources
At the Living Laboratory, we are committed to empowering young people, schools, parents and carers with the knowledge and opportunities to engage in healthcare innovation.
Our goal is to inspire people to explore careers in STEM and take an active role in shaping the future of healthcare. By raising awareness of diverse career paths and connecting students with learning and skills development opportunities, we aim to support them in turning their aspirations into real possibilities.
"At the Living Laboratory, we’ve seen the incredible impact of connecting young people with the dynamic world of STEM and healthcare innovation. By offering students real-world experiences and introducing them to lesser-known career paths, we’re helping them discover what’s possible and build the skills to get there.
"We’re proud to be working with partners like the NHS, industry leaders such as Canon and MR CoilTech, and university experts to shine a light on the many roles that drive healthcare innovation. Each of these careers play a vital part in improving patient care, bringing together diverse skills, knowledge, and perspectives.”
- Kerstin Doig, Engagement & STEM Officer
Find valuable resources for teachers and families below or get in touch with our team for more information.
Empowering Educators
S5 Biology Teachers
The Living Laboratory has developed a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course for S5 Biology teachers.
The course aims to update current knowledge on pharmacogenetics, pharmacogenomics and precision medicine within the Scottish high school curriculum, providing teachers with up-to-date facts, real-life examples and engaging activities to enhance their teaching.
The CPD course supports teaching in:
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Higher Biology
Unit 1: DNA and the Genome – Section 8: Genomic Sequencing -
Higher Human Biology
Unit 1: Human Cells – Section 5: Human Genomics
Further Education (FE) Lecturers
CPD eLearning Materials coming soon
We are collaborating with Glasgow Clyde College to develop Continuing Professional Development (CPD) materials for Further Education (FE) lecturers. These resources are designed to enhance teaching practices and are currently being rolled out nationwide through WorldSkills UK.
By contributing our expertise, we are helping to equip educators with the tools they need to inspire and support the next generation of skilled professionals in precision medicine and healthcare innovation.
Download CPD Materials
Access a range of engaging materials designed to support classroom learning and spark interest in precision medicine and healthcare innovation.
The first three links will automatically download a zipped folder to your device, containing all the relevant materials you need.
Get started with a teacher-friendly lesson plan and an overview of all available resources
Access slides and a recorded session from our CPD course
Explore the question “Can Scotland implement PGx testing?” through role-play and discussion
Discover the exciting career pathways in healthcare innovation (download separate Moodle Course Instruction Document)
See pharmacogenetics (PGx) in action through this engaging case study video (shorter summary video here)
Please email living-laboratory@glasgow.ac.uk if you require a full transcript of the video
Inspiring Learners
Explore exciting career pathways in precision medicine and healthcare innovation through real-life stories from professionals shaping the future of health.
Dr Iain Frater
Meet Dr Iain Frater, a doctor at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and research fellow at the University of Glasgow, who combines his passion for medicine with his research in pharmacogenomics. Dr Frater gives an insight into his career and the pathway that led him there.
Dr Stefanie Lip
Meet Dr Stefanie Lip, a clinical senior lecturer at the University of Glasgow and medical consultant at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, who takes you on a journey into pharmacogenomics and how she got involved in this exiting field of research.
Career Support and Resources
Explore our list of resources to discover career opportunities, learning pathways, and skills development in STEM.
Career Events
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Higher Biology Teacher CPD
Last held: 22 May 2025
More school, career, and continuing professional development (CPD) events to be announced soon.
Learning Materials
Email us to receive engaging educational materials designed to support classroom and at-home learning on precision medicine and healthcare innovation, aligned with the S5 Biology curriculum.