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Prof Hal Sosabowski

Prof of Public Understanding of Science

contact:
Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Moulsecoomb
Brighton
BN2 4GJ

Telephone: +44 (0)1273 642116

Email: M.H.Sosabowski@brighton.ac.uk

Research Interests

  • Education Outreach
  • Science in Society
  • Public Engagement Research

Recent Publications

Number of items: 63.

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: how to freeze soda instantly! Info Chem, 10 (125). ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: the kinetics of glowsticks Info Chem, 10 (125). ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: modelling clay from milk Info Chem (123). p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: the change in your pocket Info Chem (122). p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: measuring the speed of light in your kitchen Info Chem (121). p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2010) Backyard chemistry: a DIY pH indicator from red cabbage Info Chem (120). p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H., Finch, P., Campbell, D. and Samson, M. (2010) The E-book of Chemical Demonstrations Bentham Books. (In Press)

Sosabowski, M.H., Mikhalovsky, S.V., Campbell, D., Whitby, M., Sansom, M., Anglin, S. and Liddicoat, B. (2009) Putting shock and awe into The Bigger Bang! Staging high-end live chemistry events School Science Review, 91 (335). pp. 103-118. ISSN 0036-6811

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2009) Backyard chemistry: the science of soap bubbles Info Chem, 119 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2009) Backyard chemistry: separating the colours of sweets by chromatography Info Chem, 118 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2009) Backyard chemistry: layered liquids Info Chem, 117 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H. (2009) Backyard chemistry: from sherbet to popping sandwich bags InfoChem, 116 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H. (2009) Backyard chemistry: the collapsing soda can and the power of atmospheric pressure InfoChem, 115 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H. (2009) Backyard chemistry: non-Newtonian liquids InfoChem, 114 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H. and Gard, P.R. (2008) Pharmacy education in the United Kingdom American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 72 (6). ISSN 1553-6467

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (2008) Enhancing first-year undergraduate chemistry teaching and learning quality - application of intranet-based resources South African Journal of Chemistry, 51 (4). pp. 193-199. ISSN 0379-4350

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2008) Backyard chemistry: the liquid that thinks it's a solid - turning handwarmers into ice sculptures - hot ice! Info Chem, 113 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

SOSABOWSKI, MICHAEL (2008) Backyard chemistry: lemonade and mentos - Henry's Law and Boyle's Law Info Chem, 112 . p. 6. ISSN 1752-0533

Sosabowski, M.H. (2008) Giving chemistry the wow factor Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK.

Sosabowski, M.H. (2008) Review of Wholly irresponsible experiments! Science that'll blow you away Royal Society of Chemistry, London, UK.

Ingram, M.J., Sagoe, L.A., Moss, G., Long, A.J. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2007) Pharmacy student perceptions of educational media tools Pharmacy Education, 7 (1). pp. 77-82. ISSN 1560-2214

Sosabowski, M.H. (2007) Review of Chemistry, 3rd edition Royal Society of Chemistry, Education in Chemistry.

Seetharaman, S., Sosabowski, M.H. and Ballinger, J.R. (2007) Validation of alternative methods of preparing 99mTc-MAG3. Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine, 65 (11). pp. 1240-3. ISSN 0969-8043

Seetharaman, S., Ballinger, J.R. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2006) Simplified method for determining the radiochemical purity of 99mTc-MAG3. Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 34 (3). pp. 179-83. ISSN 0091-4916

Sosabowski, M.H. (2004) Review of Clarke's analysis of drugs and poisons, 3rd ed. Pharmacy Education . ISSN 1560-2214

Ingram, M.J., Edmonds, H., Moss, G., Long, A.J., Sosabowski, M.H. and McLennan, M.W. (2004) The role of handouts in the MPharm degree pathway - differentiating between the inquisitive and the acquisitive Pharmacy Education, 4 (1). pp. 7-12. ISSN 1560-2214

Gibbins, S., Sosabowski, M.H. and Cunningham, J.M. (2003) Evaluation of a web-based resource to support a molecular biology practical class—does computer-aided learning really work? Biochemistry and molecular biology education, 31 (5). pp. 352-355. ISSN 1470-8175

Herson, K, Lloyd, A.W, Stainer, R and Sosabowski, M.H (2003) Overcoming resistance to networked learning and teaching modalities - a longitudinal comparison of changing teaching staff attitudes towards learning technologies Pharmacy Education, 3 (3). pp. 177-189. ISSN 1560-2214

Sosabowski, M.H. and Ingram, M.J. (2003) 21st century issues in pharmacy education in the United Kingdom American journal of pharmaceutical education, 67 (4 (Article 122)). ISSN 0002-9459

Sosabowski, M.H., Olivier, G.W.J., Bratt, A., Sawers, R., Zahoui, A-M. and Denyer, S.P. (2003) Enhancing quality in the M.Pharm degree programme - optimisation of the personal tutor system Pharmacy Education, 3 (2). pp. 103-108. ISSN 1560-2214

Gibbins, S., Sosabowski, M.H. and Cunningham, J.M. (2003) Evaluation of a web-based resource to support a molecular biology practical class - Does computer-aided learning really work? Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, 31 (5). pp. 352-355. ISSN 1470-8175

Sosabowski, M.H, Herson, K., Davies, P.J. and Olivier, G.W.J. (2002) Enhancing pharmaceutics laboratory classes by use of bespoke spreadsheets Pharmacy Education, 1 (1). pp. 37-44. ISSN 1560-2214

Sosabowski, M.H. and Bourner, T. (2002) Literature searching in unfamiliar fields: an algorithm for practitioner researchers In: Greenfield, T., ed. Research Methods for Postgraduates. Edward Arnold, London. ISBN 0-340-80656-7

Sosabowski, M.H. (2002) To teach or not to teach? Chemistry in britain, 38 . p. 21.

Olivier, G.W.J., Herson, K. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2001) WebMark - A fully automated method of submission, assessment, grading, and commentary for laboratory practical scripts Journal of Chemical Education, 78 (12). pp. 1699-1703. ISSN 0021-9584

Olivier, G.W.J., Herson, K. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2001) WebMark--a fully automated method of submission, assessment, grading, and commentary for laboratory practical scripts Journal of chemical education, 78 (12). pp. 1699-1703. ISSN 0021-9584

Olivier, G.W.J. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2001) Webmark, a computer-based system for assessment in pharmaceutical chemistry In: European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy Symposium 'New Orientations in Teaching', May 2001, Brussels.

Sosabowski, M.H. and Olivier, G.W.J. (2001) Where teaching meets research – entrepreneurism and seizing opportunities In: European Association of Faculties of Pharmacy Symposium 'New Orientations in Teaching', May 2001, Brussels.

Field, J.S., Haines, R.J., Lakoba, E.I. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2001) Novel diphenylphosphine derivatives of 2,2-bithiophene, 2,2:5,2-terthiophene, 2-(2-thienyl)pyridine and 2,6-di-2-thienylpyridine. Crystal structures of 5,5-bis(diphenylphosphino)-2,2-bithiophene, diphenyl{5-[6-(diphenylphosphino)-2-pyridyl] -2-thienyl} phosphine and 2,6-bis[5-(diphenylphosphino)-2-thienyl]pyridine Journal of the Chemical Society. Perkin transactions 1 . pp. 3352-3360.

Field, J.S., Haines, R.J., Lakoba, E.I. and Sosabowski, M.H. (2001) Novel diphenylphosphine derivatives of 2,2’bithiophene, 2,2:5’,2’’-terthiophene, 2-(2’-thienyl)pyridine and 2,6-(thienyl)pyridine). Crystal structures of 5,5’-bis(diphenylphosphino)-2,2’bithiophene, 2,6-bis[(5’diphenylphosphino)-2’-thienyl]pyridine and diphenyl[5-(2’-{6-diphenylphosphino}pyridyl)-2-thienyl]phosphine Journal of the Chemical Society-Perkin Transactions, 1 (24). pp. 3352-3360. ISSN 1472-7781

Sosabowski, M.H, Sawers, R., Zahoui, A-M., Burton, T., Eynon, S., Noble, L., Ansell, C., Murphy, C., Patel, A., O'Connor, J.A., Healey, G., Penna, A., Woodrow, K., Ryan, N., Patel, J., McPartlan, U., Aljawhiri, C., Pearce, S., Taylor, S., Thorell, A., Hill, V., Martin, L., Bradley, S., Reidy, M., Butler, T., Barton, D-M., Baker, D., Fallon, J., Metters, C., Boucher, M., Jukes, A., Reid, N., Hodgson, J., Glover, E., Goddard, A., Olivier, G.W.J. and Denyer, S.P. (2001) Student focus groups as an element of the MPharm quality management programme Pharmacy Education, 1 (2). pp. 125-135. ISSN 1560-2214

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K., Olivier, G.W.J., Martincigh, B.S. and Kindness, A. (2000) Electronic submission, calculation and checking of laboratory practical scripts South African Journal of Chemistry, 53 (1). pp. 28-32. ISSN 0379-4350

Herson, K., Sosabowski, M.H. and Lloyd, A.W. (2000) Case Studies in Networked Distance-based Learning Technologies in Pharmacy Education In: Bourner, T. and Katz, T., eds. New Directions for Professional Education in Universities. Open University Press/Society for Research into Higher Education, Buckingham. ISBN 0-335-20614-X

Olivier, G.W.J., Sosabowski, M.H. and Herson, K. (2000) Computer aided assessment of practical work Promoting effective learning in the Chemistry Lab .

Sosabowski, M.H, Aljawhiri, C., Herson, K. and Olivier, G.W.J. (2000) Enhancing learning and teaching quality: intranet hierarchy optimisation and application of stereochemical molecular representations Information Services and Use, 20 (2). pp. 125-138. ISSN 0167-5265

Sosabowski, M.H, Herson, K., Lloyd, A.W. and Olivier, G.W.J. (2000) Hurdles to successful implementation of module- and course-based newsgroups Framework for Optimising C&IT Uptake and Support Online .

Herson, K., Sosabowski, M.H, Lloyd, A.W., Flowers, S., Paine, C. and Newton, B. (2000) Implementation strategies for educational intranet resources British Journal Of Educational Technology, 31 (1). pp. 47-55. ISSN 0007-1013

Herson, K., Sosabowski, M.H. and Lloyd, A.W. (1999) Intranet-based learning: a one-year study of student utilisation Journal Of Computer Assisted Learning, 15 (4). pp. 269-278. ISSN 0266-4909

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1999) Hurdles to successful implementation of "Learning Trees" British Journal of Education Technology, 30 (1). pp. 61-64. ISSN 0007-1013

Sosabowski, M.H, Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1999) Identifying and overcoming staff resistance to computer based learning and teaching methods - shedding millstones to achieve milestones Active Learning, 9 . pp. 26-31. ISSN 1357-1125

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1998) Enhancing Learning and Teaching Quality – Adoption of Intranet Learning Resources 7th International Chemistry Conference in Africa/34th Convention of the South African Chemical Institute .

Sosabowski, M.H, Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1998) Enhancing learning and teaching quality - integration of networked learning technologies into undergraduate modules Active Learning, 8 . pp. 20-25. ISSN 1357-1125

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1998) An evaluation of information technology use among first year pharmacy students American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 62 . pp. 433-438. ISSN 0002-9459

Sosabowski, M.H., Herson, K. and Lloyd, A.W. (1998) Implementation and student assessment of Intranet-based learning resources American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 62 (3). pp. 302-306. ISSN 0002-9459

Sosabowski, M.H, Sosabowski, J. and Zweit, J. (1998) Labelling of deferoxamine-folate with zirconium-89: a potential tumour targeting PET radiopharmaceutical Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, 37 . pp. 372-374. ISSN 0362-4803

Bolton, R. and Sosabowski, M.H. (1998) Polycyclic Rings Comprising a Pyridine and Two or More Carbocyclic Rings In: Sainsbury, M., ed. Rodd's Chemistry of Carbon Compounds. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 217-272. ISBN 0-4444-82943-1

Sosabowski, J., Zweit, J., Coley, H., Sosabowski, M.H, Wilbur, D.S., Hamlin, D., Carnochan, P. and Judson, I. (1998) Preparation and evaluation of N-acylated anthracycline analogues for radiolabelling with I-124 and Br-76 - potential radiotracers for in vivo assessment of multidrug resistance Journal of Labelled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals, 37 . pp. 111-113. ISSN 0362-4803

Sosabowski, M.H., Lakoba, E. and Brookes, H. (1997) A study of the electrochemical synthesis of tri-n-butylstannyldiphenylphosphine and of the reaction between chlorodiphenylphosphine and alkyl halides Journal of Chemical Research, 5 . pp. 156-157. ISSN 0308-2342

Sosabowski, M.H., Zweit, J., Coley, H., Carnochan, P. and Judson, I. (1996) Halogenated rhodamine-123 radiotracers for the assessment of multidrug resistance using PET In: South African Society of Nuclear Medicine 7th Biennial Congress and 1st African Congress of Nuclear Medicine.

Sosabowski, M.H., Sosabowski, J., Zweit, J., Coley, H. and Judson, I. (1996) Development of radiolabelled anthracycline anticancer drugs for in vivo studies of multidrug resistance using positron emission tomography European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 4 Suppl. . p. 55.

Sosabowski, M.H. and Powell, P. (1995) Coupling of Organotin Reagents with Aryl, Acyl andHeteroaryl Halides: synthesis of pyridazsine and quinoxalone derivatives Journal of Chemical Research (Synopses), 10 . pp. 402-403.

Sosabowski, M.H. and Powell, P. (1995) Preparation and reaction of some 2-thienyl and 3-thienyl- pyridazinones and -pyridazines Journal of Chemical Research (Synopses), 8 . pp. 314-315.

Zweit, J., Sosabowski, M.H., Carnochan, P., Parker , D. and Ott, R.J. (1994) A new metal complex of benzylguanidine: indium radiolabelling of 1,5,9 triazacyclododecane-triacetate-benzylguanidine European Journal of Nuclear Medicine, 21 . p. 131. ISSN 0340-6997

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