Faculty of Health

University of Plymouth

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Exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and health professions.

Delivered by professional experts, our programmes at Plymouth are tailored to you and your career.

Together, we address today's most challenging healthcare and psychological issues, through research-informed teaching and active, real-world learning.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

Dr Hemant Aaytee Shantikumar
- Peninsula Medical School - Honorary Lecturer, Honorary University Fellow
Person
Roy Abbott
- Peninsula Medical School - Clinical Skills Tutor
Person: Academic (Teaching)
Dr Al-Noor Abdullah
- School of Psychology - Visiting Specialist
Person: n/a

1 Finished
2 Not started
8 Active

Investigation of the role of cellular prion protein (PrPC) in the development of meningioma.
Ammoun, S. (PI - Principal Investigator)
1/04/18 → …
Project: Research
Investigation of the role of cellular prion protein (PrPC) in meningioma and schwannoma drug resistance
Ammoun, S. (PI - Principal Investigator)
1/09/22 → …
Project: Research
Medical Grand Rounds, collegiate working, and improving patient safety.
Perry, M. (PI - Principal Investigator)
Project: Research

‘Don’t tell us off’: Examining Ways to Improve the Health Care of People Experiencing Homelessness with Diabetes
Dorney-Smith, S., Jackson, T. & Oehring, D., 30 Nov 2030, 156 p.
Research output: Other contribution

Open Access
Peninsula Communication Skills
Khalil, H., Hart, R. & Chaterjee, A., 1 Jul 2026
Research output: Non-textual form › Digital Object
An evaluation of a community dementia screening program in rural Kenya: DEM-SKY
Farina, N., Musyimi, C. W., Onuonga, K. & Ndetei, D. M., 14 Jan 2025, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
File

4 Member of professional body or learned society
3 Organising, hosting and/or delivering a workshop, seminar, course
2 Supervision
1 Editorial work
More
- 1 Member of advisory board, committee or working group
- 1 Contribution to research

The role of prion protein in the development of merlin-negative meningiomas
Ammoun, S. (Examiner)
2021
Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
Targeting MERTK receptor in Merlin-negative meningioma and schwannoma tumour cells and tumour-associated macrophages
Ammoun, S. (Examiner)
2024
Activity: Examination and supervision › Supervision › Internal
International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (External organisation)
Courtman, M. (Member)
2022 → …
Activity: Membership › Member of professional body or learned society

Poster prize winner
Courtman, M. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2024
Prize: Prize / award
Peter Wildy Award
Bowater, L. (Recipient), 17 Jun 2019
Prize: Prize / award
Three Minute Thesis winner
Courtman, M. (Recipient), 22 Jun 2023
Prize: Prize / award

Does the five-second rule exist? I’m a Celeb stars eat dropped beans
Bowater, L.
19/11/24
3 items of Media coverage
Media story
3-D Printer Creates Artificial Tooth for Training Dental Students
Cresswell-Boyes, A.
30/07/18
1 Media contribution
Media story
University of Plymouth Reports Findings in Technology (Staff perceptions towards virtual reality-motivated treadmill exercise for care home residents: a qualitative feedback study with key stakeholders and follow-up interview with technology ...)
Willis, K., Chatterjee, A., Križaj, T., Veliz Reyes, A., Warren, A., Edwards, K., Bradwell, H. & Cooper, L.
6/12/23
1 item of Media coverage
Media story

2024 Beyond lectures micro-immune battles evaluation. Project Dataset.
Dillon, M. (Creator), Edwards, J. (Contributor), Hughes, A. (Contributor) & Stephenson, H. (Contributor), University of Plymouth, 8 Jul 2024
DOI: 10.24382/b29cf5d6-3b73-4909-a942-c9793f269667, https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/context/foh-datasets/article/1013/type/native/viewcontent/2024_Beyond_lectures_micro_immune_battles_evaluation_PEARL_raw_data_.xlsx
Dataset

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Prevalence, Awareness and Perspectives on Substandard and Falsified Medicines Among the Public and Health care professionals in Jordan. Project Dataset.
Dillon, M. (Creator), Falah, M. (Owner), Zahra, D. (Contributor) & Daar, A. (Contributor), University of Plymouth, 30 Oct 2024
DOI: 10.24382/2b8aa947-7ee0-42e6-b75d-fc893188a148, https://pearl.plymouth.ac.uk/context/foh-datasets/article/1015/type/native/viewcontent/2024_SF_CF_Medicines_Jordan_Survey_Results_Pearl_raw_data.xlsx
Dataset

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Faculty Opinions recommendation of The effect of person-centred communication on parental stress in a NICU: a randomized clinical trial.
Latour, J. (Creator), H1 Connect, 2005
DOI: 10.3410/f.718088430.793504596, http://dx.doi.org/10.3410/f.718088430.793504596
Dataset

A Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience Investigation of Deceptive Communication
Hsu, C.-W. (Author), Ganis, G. (Other Supervisor), 2018
Student thesis: PhD

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A clinical, radiological and biomechanical study of recurent anteior vaginal compartment prolapse
Adekanmi, O. (Author), Sneyd, J. R. (Director of Studies (First Supervisor)) & Freeman, R. (Other Supervisor), 2006
Student thesis: Other (e.g. MD, EdD, DBA)
A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION CONSISTING OF AN EDUCATION COMPONENT, WITH A POSTAL EDUCATION PACKAGE, ON COPING WITH OSTEOPOROSIS
DAVENPORT CLARKE, C. (Author), 1997
Student thesis: PhD

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Dr Hemant Aaytee Shantikumar

Roy Abbott

Dr Al-Noor Abdullah

Investigation of the role of cellular prion protein (PrPC) in the development of meningioma.

Investigation of the role of cellular prion protein (PrPC) in meningioma and schwannoma drug resistance

Medical Grand Rounds, collegiate working, and improving patient safety.

‘Don’t tell us off’: Examining Ways to Improve the Health Care of People Experiencing Homelessness with Diabetes

Peninsula Communication Skills

An evaluation of a community dementia screening program in rural Kenya: DEM-SKY

The role of prion protein in the development of merlin-negative meningiomas

Targeting MERTK receptor in Merlin-negative meningioma and schwannoma tumour cells and tumour-associated macrophages

International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (External organisation)

Poster prize winner

Peter Wildy Award

Three Minute Thesis winner

Does the five-second rule exist? I’m a Celeb stars eat dropped beans

3-D Printer Creates Artificial Tooth for Training Dental Students

University of Plymouth Reports Findings in Technology (Staff perceptions towards virtual reality-motivated treadmill exercise for care home residents: a qualitative feedback study with key stakeholders and follow-up interview with technology ...)

2024 Beyond lectures micro-immune battles evaluation. Project Dataset.

Prevalence, Awareness and Perspectives on Substandard and Falsified Medicines Among the Public and Health care professionals in Jordan. Project Dataset.

Faculty Opinions recommendation of The effect of person-centred communication on parental stress in a NICU: a randomized clinical trial.

A Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience Investigation of Deceptive Communication

A clinical, radiological and biomechanical study of recurent anteior vaginal compartment prolapse

A COMPARISON OF THE RELATIVE IMPACT OF A COGNITIVE-BEHAVIOURAL INTERVENTION CONSISTING OF AN EDUCATION COMPONENT, WITH A POSTAL EDUCATION PACKAGE, ON COPING WITH OSTEOPOROSIS

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