John Chilton

Dr. John Chilton is an Associate Professor of Bioscience Communication at the Peninsula Medical School, University of Plymouth, and serves as Associate Head of School for Admissions, Marketing, and Recruitment. His academic roles include leading biochemistry education and integrating interdisciplinary approaches like Enquiry-Based Learning (EBL) and Braingineering into medical curricula. He co-created Wordotomy, an educational game for teaching healthcare terminology widely adopted in medical schools and distributed globally via Focus Games.

His research focuses on neurobiology, cell signaling, and medical education innovation. Key areas include CLCC1 protein interactions in retinal degeneration, astrocyte metabolic responses to inflammation, and axon guidance mechanisms in neural development. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through advancing medical education equity and scientific breakthroughs in neurodegenerative diseases.

Recent studies explore pandemic impacts on student well-being (2024), gamification in anatomy outreach (2025), and genetic mutations linked to motor neuropathies and dystonic tremors. His interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science, clinical education, and technology-driven learning tools.

Dr. Chilton champions widening access to higher education, designing admissions strategies that foster inclusivity. His collaborations span academia and industry, notably with Focus Games for educational game distribution.