News tagged with: research
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Neuroscientist takes on 100-mile cycle challenge to help find a cure for brain tumours
Plymouth University news: A 100-mile cycling challenge faces Professor David Parkinson, as he takes part in the RideLondon event from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to Surrey and then back to The Mall in aid of Brain Tumour Research
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The need to understand what works in social prescribing
Plymouth University news: In a piece published in BMJ Opinion, Dr Kerryn Husk argues for the need to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances when it comes to social prescribing
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Come Together – Lennon and McCartney transformed for 60th anniversary performance
The works of John Lennon and Paul McCartney have been reconfigured by Dr Alexis Kirke, a composer at the University of Plymouth, into a new performance that will be showcase to audiences at the Port Eliot Festival this summer
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National neurodegeneration role for Plymouth academic and clinician
Plymouth University news: A clinical neuroscientist and consultant neurologist from Plymouth will play a lead role in the development and future of research into neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease
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New data network for Huntington's disease research
Plymouth University news: The first data network for Huntington's disease research is now available thanks to an international project group including the University of Plymouth, with a blueprint which could be used for data networks in other conditions
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Guidance for metrics to improve patient care
Plymouth University news: A team from Plymouth have led the work to produce the first guidelines for commissioners to develop and individualise patient care, especially for those with long term and multiple conditions, and at end of life
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Plymouth academic first nurse appointed by Chinese Government programme
Jos Latour, Professor in Clinical Nursing at the University of Plymouth has been invited to develop research in China’s largest children’s hospital – making him the first nurse to be appointed through a Chinese Government programme.
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New research offers hope to neuro-tumour patients
Plymouth University news: Plymouth scientists have for the first time identified a key element in the development of Neurofibromatosis 2 tumours and their findings could be applied to other cancers, resulting in potential drug therapies
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Academic reveals possible new date for Cattewater Wreck amid attempts to bring story to life for future generations
Research by an academic at the University of Plymouth has yielded new information about the Cattewater Wreck, which sits beneath the waves of Plymouth Sound. Now efforts are being made to raise awareness through a competition for local children.
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Collaboration awarded funding to expand knowledge and discussion
A collaboration involving the universities of Plymouth, Exeter, Southampton, Bristol and Bath has been awarded funding to increase the scope of its work within the UK’s marine renewable energy (MRE) sector
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New group for global health issues
Plymouth University news: With the University's Masters in Global and Remote Healthcare courses at its heart, the Global Health Collaborative is a bringing together of a variety of South West health professionals
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Academic takes the lead in European plankton policy assessment
Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop, Lecturer in Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth, has played a lead role in a seven-year project assessing the importance of plankton to the future biodiversity of the North East Atlantic
