Teaching Assistant - BIOL 207 (Molecular Genetics and Heredity)
January 1, 2022
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Overview
Supported undergraduate learning in BIOL 207: Molecular Genetics and Heredity at the University of Alberta, for which I was nominated for by my students and received teaching awards. The course covers the chromosomal and molecular basis of gene transmission and function, mapping strategies, gene isolation approaches, and regulatory mechanisms in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Responsibilities
- Facilitated student learning in tutorials/labs and supported concept mastery
- Demonstrated methods/approaches and provided real-time feedback
- Supported assessment and learner success through structured guidance and marking
Key takeaways
- Genetics concepts “stick” when students practice moving between mechanism → prediction → interpretation
- Clear feedback loops (what to fix, why it matters, how to verify) accelerate learning and confidence
- Good assessment support emphasizes reasoning and evidence hygiene, not memorization
Authors
Ehsan Misaghi
(he/him)
Clinician-Scientist Trainee
Ehsan Misaghi is an MD/PhD Candidate at the University of Alberta working at the intersection of ophthalmology, genetics, and artificial intelligence.
His research focuses on inherited retinal disease and genotype–phenotype correlations in ocular disease, with an emphasis on mechanistic insight and translational relevance.
Alongside research, he builds and evaluates practical AI tools for clinical and educational settings, and he leads medical AI education, research, and community-building through the AI in Medical Systems Society (AIMSS) and related initiatives.
His goal is to advance rigorous, clinically useful research and translate it into improved diagnostics, care pathways, and responsible innovation.