Dr Erin Lousberg
Lecturer
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
College of Health
Hello! My name is Erin Lousberg, and I have been a lecturer in Clinical Health Sciences in the Biosciences team since 2016. I completed my undergraduate degree here at UniSA in the area of Medical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, and stayed on to complete my honours and PhD in the Experimental Therapeutics Laboratory in the field of vaccine immunology.
I predominantly teach first-year foundational science courses, including Human Body 1 and Biology B, and I also serve as the course coordinator for ScienceReady, a short course designed to support new science and allied health students in their transition to university. In addition, I am the Program Director for UniSA Online Health, where I support the fully online health degrees Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Community Health ensuring that our students receive the best possible education, regardless of location.
I am deeply passionate about teaching and about supporting students throughout their university experience. I understand that transitioning to university life can be challenging, and thus I strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where every student feels comfortable and encouraged to ask questions—no question is ever too small or too silly! My goal is to help students build the confidence they need to become independent learners and to guide and support them as they navigate their own academic journey.
Transition to University, Teaching Simulations, Cancer Immunology, Innate Immunity, Pathogen Sensing
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Teaching Award | CHS Mid Career Unstoppable Award | University of South Australia | Australia | - |
Courses I teach
- BIOL 1001 Human Biology 1 (2026)
- HBIO 1003 Human Anatomy and Physiology B (2026)
- BIOL 1012 Biology B (2025)
- BIOL 1047 Human Body 1 (2025)
- SCPMB 90006 ScienceReady for Health Science Students SC (2025)
- BIOL 1007 Biology A (2024)
- BIOL 1012 Biology B (2024)
- BIOL 1047 Human Body 1 (2024)
- SCPMB 90006 ScienceReady for Health Science Students SC (2024)
Programs I'm associated with
- IBNU - Bachelor of Nursing
- IBMS - Bachelor of Medical Science
- XBHS - Bachelor of Health Science
- IBMW - Bachelor of Midwifery
| Date | Role | Committee | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Member | Enabling and Transition Pedagogies Working Group | Adelaide University | Australia |
| 2026 - ongoing | Member | Learning, Teaching, and Students Committee | Adelaide University | Australia |
| 2024 - 2024 | Advisory Board Member | Health Services Management and Community Health Advisory Group | University of South Australia | Australia |
| Date | Role | Membership | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 2025 | Member | Teaching and Learning Strategy Group, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences | Australia |
| 2023 - 2024 | Member | Invigilated Online Exams Administration Forum | Australia |
| Date | Event Name | Event Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium | Symposium | University of South Australia | Australia |
| Date | Office Name | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - ongoing | Academic Integrity Officer | Adelaide University | Australia |
| 2024 - 2025 | Program Director: UniSA Online Health | University of South Australia | Australia |
| 2023 - 2025 | Academic Integrity Officer | University of South Australia | Australia |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 - 2025 | Conference Abstract Reviwer | Conference Review | International Conference on Education Technology and Computers | - |
| 2023 - 2023 | Manuscript Reviwer: Student Success | Journal Review | Student Success Journal | - |