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Research in the blood

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Plymouth University research news: Number four in a series of REF case studies, looking at how Professor Neil Avent has been researching the diagnosis of pre-natal conditions through non-intrusive methods.

Cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin trialled as a potential neuro-protective treatment for Parkinson’s

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/cholesterol-lowering-drug-simvastatin-trialled-as-a-potential-neuro-protective-treatment-for-parkinsons

University of Plymouth news: A national clinical trial led by University of Plymouth has started recruiting participants to see if cholesterol-lowering drug Simvastatin has potential as a treatment for Parkinson's

New study identifies successful method to reduce dental implant failure

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/new-study-identifies-successful-method-to-reduce-dental-implant-failure

Plymouth University news: Up to ten per cent of dental implants fail because of infection, an issue addressed by the development and assessment of a new nanocoating for dental implants by scientists at the University of Plymouth

£100,000 legacy to support research into brain tumours

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Plymouth University news: A Penzance man who was a life-long supporter of the NHS and a health statistician, has left £100,000 in his will to support research into brain tumours at Plymouth University

Creation of ‘micro muscles’ aids better understanding of muscle efficiency

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/creation-of-micro-muscles-aids-better-understanding-of-muscle-efficiency

Plymouth University news: Support that has enabled a biomedical scientist to return to research after a career break has allowed him to create muscle cells which he is using to test muscle efficiency

Manufacturing an innovative career path

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/student-life/harrys-story

University of Plymouth: Leaving Jersey. Finding the perfect field of study. Undertaking a paid placement year in industry. This is Harry’s story.

Harrison Nash, Lifetime Achievement Alumni Award Winner

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/alumni/invenite/alumni-awards/harrison-nash

University of Plymouth Alumni Award winner 2025: Harrison Nash is a Social Work graduate driven by a deep sense of purpose, impacting change in young people's lives.

Alumni Awards 2025

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/alumni-awards-2025

University of Plymouth news: The winners of the University's first Alumni Awards have been announced, recognising the positive impact our graduates are making locally and globally

Searching for efficiency and innovation in the agri-food value chain

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/pr-opinion/efficiency-and-innovation-in-agri-food-chain

Plymouth Business School

Professor Shaofeng Liu: Searching for efficiency and innovation in the agri-food value chain

Survey of UK nurses and midwives finds worries over health, training and workload during COVID-19

https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/survey-of-uk-nurses-and-midwives-finds-worries-over-health-training-and-workload-during-covid-19

The results of a survey published today have highlighted the concerns of nurses and midwives in the UK about COVID-19, and the risks it poses to their physical and mental health and that of their families.