Research outputs
Selected research outputs
- A complete workflow from embalmed specimens to life-like 3D virtual models for veterinary anatomy teaching. (Journal article - 2025)
- Preparing Anatomical Models for 3D Printing and 3D digital visualisation in Veterinary Education (Presentation material - 2023)
- A parasite DNA binding protein with potential to influence disease susceptibility acts as an analogue of mammalian HMGA transcription factors (Journal article - 2023)
- Dissecting the teaching and learning practices in anatomy: Past, Present, and Future (Presentation material - 2022)
- Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK (Chapter - 2021)
- A STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD (Conference Paper - 2020)
- Identification of candidate transmission-blocking antigen genes in <i>Theileria annulata</i> and related vector-borne apicomplexan parasites (Journal article - 2017)
- A Bovine Lymphosarcoma Cell Line Infected with <i>Theileria annulata</i> Exhibits an Irreversible Reconfiguration of Host Cell Gene Expression (Journal article - 2013)
- Modulation of activation-associated host cell gene expression by the apicomplexan parasite Theileria annulata (Journal article - 2012)
- Evaluation of innovative digital microscopy and interactive team-based learning approaches in histology teaching (Journal article - 2021)
2025
A complete workflow from embalmed specimens to life-like 3D virtual models for veterinary anatomy teaching.
Durrani, Z., Penrose, F., Anderson, J., Ricci, E., Carr, S., & Ressel, L. (2025). A complete workflow from embalmed specimens to life-like 3D virtual models for veterinary anatomy teaching.. Journal of anatomy, 246(5), 857-868. doi:10.1111/joa.14192
2023
Preparing Anatomical Models for 3D Printing and 3D digital visualisation in Veterinary Education
Durrani, Z., Ressel, L., Bostock, A., Jones, D., & Sage, J. (2023). Preparing Anatomical Models for 3D Printing and 3D digital visualisation in Veterinary Education. University of Edinburgh.
A parasite DNA binding protein with potential to influence disease susceptibility acts as an analogue of mammalian HMGA transcription factors
Durrani, Z., Kinnaird, J., Cheng, C. W., Bruhlmann, F., Capewell, P., Jackson, A., . . . Shiels, B. (2023). A parasite DNA binding protein with potential to influence disease susceptibility acts as an analogue of mammalian HMGA transcription factors. PLOS ONE, 18(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0286526
2022
Dissecting the teaching and learning practices in anatomy: Past, Present, and Future
Durrani, Z., Stone, J., Lord, V., & Ormandy, E. (2022). Dissecting the teaching and learning practices in anatomy: Past, Present, and Future. International Veterinary Education Symposium (VetEd), University of Nottingham.
2021
Assessing Learning and Teaching Practices in Anatomy Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Durrani, Z., & Lord, V. (2021). Assessing Learning and Teaching Practices in Anatomy Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic. 33rd European Association of Veterinary Anatomists (EAVA), Congress,Ghent.
Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK
Varga-Atkins, T., Limniou, M., Hands, C., Durrani, Z., & Duret, D. (2021). Digital capabilities, study practices and COVID-19 pandemic: A case study of veterinary and psychology undergraduate students in the UK. In Challenges and Opportunities of Online Learning (pp. 221-271).
Evaluation of innovative digital microscopy and interactive team-based learning approaches in histology teaching
Durrani, Z., Pickavance, L., Duret, D., Nevitt, S., & Noble, K. (2021). Evaluation of innovative digital microscopy and interactive team-based learning approaches in histology teaching. Developing Academic Practice, 2021(March), 1-16. doi:10.3828/dap.2021.8
2020
A STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD
Limniou, M., Durrani, Z., Hands, C., Duret, D., & Varga-Atkins, T. (2020). A STUDY FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENT DIGITAL CAPABILITIES, INDEPENDENT LEARNING AND THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWN PERIOD. In ICERI Proceedings Vol. 1 (pp. 706-713). IATED. doi:10.21125/iceri.2020.0217
DIGITISATION OF PATHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE EDUCATION
Sharma, V., & Durrani, Z. (2020). DIGITISATION OF PATHOLOGICAL AND ANATOMICAL SPECIMENS IN UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE EDUCATION. Glasgow, Scotland UK.
Integration of 3D CT images in pre-clinical anatomy teaching: How can we maximise the use of diagnostic imaging tools today?
Durrani, Z. (2020). Integration of 3D CT images in pre-clinical anatomy teaching: How can we maximise the use of diagnostic imaging tools today?. Glasgow Scotland, UK.
2017
Utilisation of computer-aided learning spaces: Is technology transforming histology teaching by replacing microscopes?
Durrani, Z., & Duret, D. (2017). Utilisation of computer-aided learning spaces: Is technology transforming histology teaching by replacing microscopes?. In Association for Learning Technology conference.. Liverpool.
Evaluation of digital slides resource and innovative teaching approach in histology teaching
Durrani, Z., & Duret, D. (2017). Evaluation of digital slides resource and innovative teaching approach in histology teaching. Liverpool, JMU.
Virtual microscopy and team based learning (TBL) approaches of teaching practical histology
Durrani, Z., Pickavance, L., Noble, K., & Duret, D. (2017). Virtual microscopy and team based learning (TBL) approaches of teaching practical histology. Liverpool.
Identification of candidate transmission-blocking antigen genes in <i>Theileria annulata</i> and related vector-borne apicomplexan parasites
Lempereur, L., Larcombe, S. D., Durrani, Z., Karagenc, T., Bilgic, H. B., Bakirci, S., . . . Shiels, B. (2017). Identification of candidate transmission-blocking antigen genes in <i>Theileria annulata</i> and related vector-borne apicomplexan parasites. BMC GENOMICS, 18. doi:10.1186/s12864-017-3788-1
2015
Is PeerMark a useful tool for formative assessment of literature review? A trial in the School of Veterinary Science
Durrani, Z., & Duret, D. (2015). Is PeerMark a useful tool for formative assessment of literature review? A trial in the School of Veterinary Science. Poster session presented at the meeting of Veted Symposium 2015. Cambridge.
2013
A Bovine Lymphosarcoma Cell Line Infected with <i>Theileria annulata</i> Exhibits an Irreversible Reconfiguration of Host Cell Gene Expression
Kinnaird, J. H., Weir, W., Durrani, Z., Pillai, S. S., Baird, M., & Shiels, B. R. (2013). A Bovine Lymphosarcoma Cell Line Infected with <i>Theileria annulata</i> Exhibits an Irreversible Reconfiguration of Host Cell Gene Expression. PLOS ONE, 8(6). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0066833
2012
Modulation of activation-associated host cell gene expression by the apicomplexan parasite Theileria annulata
Durrani, Z., Weir, W., Pillai, S., Kinnaird, J., & Shiels, B. (2012). Modulation of activation-associated host cell gene expression by the apicomplexan parasite Theileria annulata. CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY, 14(9), 1434-1454. doi:10.1111/j.1462-5822.2012.01809.x
2000
Use of Objective Structured Preclinical Examinations (OSPEs) for first year veterinary students at Liverpool School of Veterinary Science
Durrani, Z., Noble, K., Penrose, F., Pickavance, L., Reid, A., & Salmon, K. (n.d.). Use of Objective Structured Preclinical Examinations (OSPEs) for first year veterinary students at Liverpool School of Veterinary Science. Poster session presented at the meeting of Veterinary Education Symposium. Bristol.