Profiles
Dr Paul Laurance-Young
Lecturer in Biomedical Science
School of Biomedical Sciences (Faculty of Health)
Biography
Biography
Programme Lead (Applied Biomedical Science)
Admissions Tutor & School Employment Lead
Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology (Honorary), formerly the departmental Training Officer.
Awards and nominations
- Nominated for SSTAR Inspirational Teacher of the Year Award (2023)
- University SSTAR nominated for "Big Thank You" Award (2022)
- University SSTAR winner Creative Teacher Award (2021)
- University SSTAR "highly commended" for Placement Support of the Year (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Most Dedicated Project/Dissertation Supervisor Award (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Personal Tutor of the Year Award (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Inspirational Teacher of the Year Award (2021)
- Winner "I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out Of here!" National outreach contest (2019)
- Nominated for SSTAR Inspirational Teacher Award (2019)
- University SSTAR winner Creative Teacher Award (2021)
- University SSTAR "highly commended" for Placement Support of the Year (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Most Dedicated Project/Dissertation Supervisor Award (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Personal Tutor of the Year Award (2021)
- Nominated for SSTAR Inspirational Teacher of the Year Award (2021)
- Winner "I'm a Scientist, Get Me Out Of here!" National outreach contest (2019)
- Nominated for SSTAR Inspirational Teacher Award (2019)
Qualifications
2019 PgCert Academic Practice (Uni Plymouth)
2012 PhD Biomaterials (UCL)
2007 MSc Cellular Pathology (Univ Westminster)
2003 PgCert Biomedical Science (Univ Westminster)
2001 BSc (Hons) Biology with Parasitology (Imperial College, London)
Professional membership
Chartered Scientist (CSci)Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science (FIBMS)
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB)
Registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Member of the Royal Society of Biology (MRSB)
Registered Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC
Roles on external bodies
IBMS verifier
Committee member for Regional Branch of the Royal Society of Biology
Teaching
Teaching
Teaching interests
Teaching role in the following:
BIO015 Issues in Human Biology
BHCS1004 Introduction to Human Pathology
BHCS1007 Foundations of Healthcare Science
BHCS2002 Evidence Based Practice in Biomedical Science
BHCS2004 Cell Biology in Health & Disease
BHCS2019 Methods in Human Biosciences
BIOL307 Advanced Skills & Concept
BHCS3002 Molecular and Cellular Pathology
BHCS3021 Research Project in Healthcare Science
BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Module Lead:
BHCS1004 Introduction to Human Pathology
BHCS2002 Evidence Based Practice in Biomedical Science
BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
BIO015 Issues in Human Biology
BHCS1004 Introduction to Human Pathology
BHCS1007 Foundations of Healthcare Science
BHCS2002 Evidence Based Practice in Biomedical Science
BHCS2004 Cell Biology in Health & Disease
BHCS2019 Methods in Human Biosciences
BIOL307 Advanced Skills & Concept
BHCS3002 Molecular and Cellular Pathology
BHCS3021 Research Project in Healthcare Science
BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Module Lead:
BHCS1004 Introduction to Human Pathology
BHCS2002 Evidence Based Practice in Biomedical Science
BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Research
Research
Research interests
De- and remineralisation of enamel tissueHistological analysis of fish gastrointestinal tract immune cell populations (with Dr Mark Rawling)
Novel environmental isolates with anti-bacterial properties (with Laura Carey and Dr Lee Hutt)
In vitro effects of the probiotic Enterococcus faeciumSF68 on the growth and survival of the intestinal parasite Giardia intestinalisATCC 50803 (with Elizabeth Winters and Dr Lee Hutt)
Novel environmental isolates with anti-bacterial properties (with Laura Carey and Dr Lee Hutt)
In vitro effects of the probiotic Enterococcus faeciumSF68 on the growth and survival of the intestinal parasite Giardia intestinalisATCC 50803 (with Elizabeth Winters and Dr Lee Hutt)
Creative practice & artistic projects
Provided pre-clinical lab training skills to a summer bursary student (2023)
Publications
Publications
Key publications
Key publications are highlighted
JournalsChohan, M.H., Perry, M., Laurance-Young, P., Salih, V.M. and Foey, A.D., 2023. Prognostic Role of CD68+ and CD163+ Tumour-Associated Macrophages and PD-L1 Expression in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis. British Journal of Biomedical Science, 80, p.11065.
Articles
(2011) 'A review of the structure of human and bovine dental hard tissues and their physicochemical behaviour in relation to erosive challenge and remineralisation' Journal of Dentistry 39, (4) 266-272 , DOI
Personal
Personal
Additional information
Former Deputy Chair of the Athena SWAN Committee (University of Plymouth)
Committee member for Decolonisation of the Curriculum (University of Plymouth)
Active on the University of Plymouth Employer Mentor program
Outreach activities promoting Biomedical Sciences (very happy to discuss if you would like me to visit your educational institution!)
Committee member for Decolonisation of the Curriculum (University of Plymouth)
Active on the University of Plymouth Employer Mentor program
Outreach activities promoting Biomedical Sciences (very happy to discuss if you would like me to visit your educational institution!)
Links
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-laurance-young-808a2756/
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Laurance-Young
Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paul_Laurance-Young