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Holly Stephenson is a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Plymouth's Peninsula Medical School, part of the Faculty of Health. She joined in May 2022 after completing a PhD at University College London (Institute of Child Health) and postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology in Berlin.
Education:
- PhD: University College London (Institute of Child Health)
- Postdoctoral Research: Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology, Berlin
Research Interests: Focuses on RNA regulation in macrophages and glial cells under oxidative and proteotoxic stress, exploring how these processes drive inflammation's dual role in acute immunity and chronic diseases like neurodegeneration and cancer. Utilizes Drosophila melanogaster models to study immune responses.
Teaching Roles:
- Discipline Co-Lead for Immunology in the BMBS programme
- Lead for 'Doctor as Educator' Student-Selected Unit
- Co-Lead for 'MED003: Learning Skills and Professional Development'
- Interprofessional Learning and Enquiry-Based Learning Facilitator
- Contributes to Physician Associate Studies and Dental Therapy & Hygiene programmes
Advising & Scholarship: Supervises postgraduate research students including Guy Austin (Director of Studies) and Jules Plant (Third Supervisor). Her educational scholarship emphasizes teamwork skill development and student-centered learning strategies to enhance engagement.
