Dr Paul Laurance-Young

Biography

Lecturer in Biomedical Science (Histology and Cellular Pathology) (2017 - Present)

Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology (Honorary) with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust (2014 - Present), formerly the departmental Training Officer.

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 (BS48960)

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

BHCS2004 Cellular Pathology

BHCS5010 Contemporary Applications in Cancer Biology and Therapeutics

Research

Research interests

De- and remineralisation of enamel tissue

Histological 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 faecium SF68 on the growth and survival of the intestinal parasite Giardia intestinalis ATCC 50803 (with Elizabeth Winters and Dr Lee Hutt)

Publications

Key publications

Key publications are highlighted

Journals

Articles

Laurance-Young P, Bozec L, Gracia L, Rees G, Lippert F, Lynch RJM & Knowles JC (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

Other academic activities

Admissions Tutor for School of Biomedical Science (with Dr Shagun Khera)

Additional information

Deputy Chair of the Athena SWAN Committee (University of Plymouth)

Committee member for Decolonialisation 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

Profiles

Lecturer in Biomedical Science

School of Biomedical Sciences (Faculty of Health)