Dr Paul Laurance-Young

    Overview

    Profile summary

    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)

    Professional memberships

    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

    Roles on external bodies

    IBMS verifier Committee member for Regional Branch of the Royal Society of Biology

    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

    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!)

    Expertise related to 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. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    • SDG 4 - Quality Education

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