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Staphylococcus Aureus Strain Heterogeneity Modulates Virulence Traits Associated To Dual-Species Biofilms With Candida Albicans, Laure Nicolas Annick Ries, Beata Adrienn Brezniczky, Binduja Srelatha Pradeep, Esther Olabamiji, Lee Hutt, Glenn M. Harper, Alexander Strachan, Gyorgy Fejer Jan 2026

Staphylococcus Aureus Strain Heterogeneity Modulates Virulence Traits Associated To Dual-Species Biofilms With Candida Albicans, Laure Nicolas Annick Ries, Beata Adrienn Brezniczky, Binduja Srelatha Pradeep, Esther Olabamiji, Lee Hutt, Glenn M. Harper, Alexander Strachan, Gyorgy Fejer

School of Biomedical Sciences

Staphylococcus aureus is a commensal Gram-positive bacterium and opportunistic pathogen that exhibits substantial variation in antimicrobial resistance and virulence traits. S. aureus is frequently co-isolated with the fungus Candida albicans, and together they represent the most common microorganisms recovered from biofilm-associated infections originating from both biotic and abiotic surfaces. Despite this clinical relevance, the impact of bacterial intra-species variation on interkingdom interactions remains poorly understood. This study therefore investigated how S. aureus strain heterogeneity influences C. albicans within dual-species biofilms. The majority of the 60 S. aureus strains tested suppressed fungal growth in a contact-dependent manner across different nutrient conditions …


Reimagining Pain: The Role Of Mental Imagery In Pain Experience, Jemma Todd, Louise Sharpe, Julie Ji, Brydee Pickup, Tessa Rooney, Emily A Holmes Dec 2025

Reimagining Pain: The Role Of Mental Imagery In Pain Experience, Jemma Todd, Louise Sharpe, Julie Ji, Brydee Pickup, Tessa Rooney, Emily A Holmes

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.


Ethnic Diversity In Uk Bioscience: Structural Biases And Recommendations For Action, Yusra Siddiqui, Prachi Stafford, Emmanuel Adukwu, Nicholas Freestone, Tina Lovleen Joshi, Emma Yhnell, Katharine Hubbard Dec 2025

Ethnic Diversity In Uk Bioscience: Structural Biases And Recommendations For Action, Yusra Siddiqui, Prachi Stafford, Emmanuel Adukwu, Nicholas Freestone, Tina Lovleen Joshi, Emma Yhnell, Katharine Hubbard

Peninsula Dental School

Scientific research is more innovative and impactful when scientists are drawn from diverse backgrounds. However, the scientific community does not reflect the demographics of wider society. Global Majority communities remain underrepresented within science, particularly within senior leadership roles. Here we explore ethnic diversity within UK academic biosciences, using publicly available staff and student demographic data from the UK Higher Education Statistics Authority. We use the Simpson index as a quantitative measure of diversity within the biosciences and construct linear mixed effect models to identify significant predictors of both student and staff ethnic diversity. For staff, there were significant negative effects …


Developing And Implementing A Support Intervention For Staff Delivering Enhanced Care In An Acute Older People’S Ward, Rey Pacanza Dec 2025

Developing And Implementing A Support Intervention For Staff Delivering Enhanced Care In An Acute Older People’S Ward, Rey Pacanza

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Co-Production In Practice: Incorporating Ppie Into An Evidence-Informed Change Project, Cheryl Kent Dec 2025

Co-Production In Practice: Incorporating Ppie Into An Evidence-Informed Change Project, Cheryl Kent

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Co-Producing An Online Antenatal Educational Programme On Pelvic Floor Dysfunction With Birthing People, Thea Jackson Dec 2025

Co-Producing An Online Antenatal Educational Programme On Pelvic Floor Dysfunction With Birthing People, Thea Jackson

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Cognitive Assessment In Day Surgical Recovery Of Elderly Patients: The Care Study, Archana Shajidevadas, Jos Latour Dec 2025

Cognitive Assessment In Day Surgical Recovery Of Elderly Patients: The Care Study, Archana Shajidevadas, Jos Latour

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Co-Designing Pre-Operative Patient Information And Evaluating Its Impact On Post-Operative Pain In A Surgical Ward Setting, Bilkisu Yahaya Dec 2025

Co-Designing Pre-Operative Patient Information And Evaluating Its Impact On Post-Operative Pain In A Surgical Ward Setting, Bilkisu Yahaya

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Cetrimide Vs Sodium Chloride: Postoperative Wound Cleansing Practice, A Clinical Audit Project Proposal, Andrei Niga Dec 2025

Cetrimide Vs Sodium Chloride: Postoperative Wound Cleansing Practice, A Clinical Audit Project Proposal, Andrei Niga

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Assessing The Awareness And Understanding Of Microaggression Among The Staff In A Critical Care Unit, Sangeeta Gyawali Dec 2025

Assessing The Awareness And Understanding Of Microaggression Among The Staff In A Critical Care Unit, Sangeeta Gyawali

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Women’S Hormonal Mental Health Assessment In Home Treatment Services: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Carolyn Broom Dec 2025

Women’S Hormonal Mental Health Assessment In Home Treatment Services: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Carolyn Broom

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Understanding And Knowledge Of Theatre Staff About Surgical Positioning: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Naila Janifer Dec 2025

Understanding And Knowledge Of Theatre Staff About Surgical Positioning: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Naila Janifer

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Theatre Staff Knowledge And Practice In The Use Of Surgical Robotics: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Sandhya Rani Sudhakar Puli Dec 2025

Theatre Staff Knowledge And Practice In The Use Of Surgical Robotics: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Sandhya Rani Sudhakar Puli

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Pixar Service Evaluation – Patient And Public Involvement On The Isles Of Scilly: Informing Research Through Lived Experience, Samuel Huczmann Dec 2025

Pixar Service Evaluation – Patient And Public Involvement On The Isles Of Scilly: Informing Research Through Lived Experience, Samuel Huczmann

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Nurses’ Knowledge And Practice For The Management Of Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Adeola Adebisi Dec 2025

Nurses’ Knowledge And Practice For The Management Of Local Anaesthetic Systemic Toxicity: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Adeola Adebisi

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Neuroprotection Of Patients After An Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Clinical Audit Project Proposal, Rebecca Russell Dec 2025

Neuroprotection Of Patients After An Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Clinical Audit Project Proposal, Rebecca Russell

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Development Of A Therapy-Led Follow Up Model For Patients With Long-Term Neurological Conditions Seen In A Rural Spasticity Clinic, Angela Gibbon Dec 2025

Development Of A Therapy-Led Follow Up Model For Patients With Long-Term Neurological Conditions Seen In A Rural Spasticity Clinic, Angela Gibbon

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Talent Without Anchors? Sustaining Research Capability In Health And Care Systems, Kathryn Bamforth Dec 2025

Talent Without Anchors? Sustaining Research Capability In Health And Care Systems, Kathryn Bamforth

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Identifying Opportunities And Challenges Staff Experience Assessing And Monitoring Physical Health In Early Intervention In Psychosis Services, Sophie Power Dec 2025

Identifying Opportunities And Challenges Staff Experience Assessing And Monitoring Physical Health In Early Intervention In Psychosis Services, Sophie Power

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Expiratory Muscle Strength Training After Total Laryngectomy: A Review Of The Literature, Sarah Fletcher Dec 2025

Expiratory Muscle Strength Training After Total Laryngectomy: A Review Of The Literature, Sarah Fletcher

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Evaluating The Impact Of A Language Translation Standard Operating Procedure For The Multi-Professional Team Working In A Maternity Care Service, Fiona Howard Dec 2025

Evaluating The Impact Of A Language Translation Standard Operating Procedure For The Multi-Professional Team Working In A Maternity Care Service, Fiona Howard

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Improving Adoption Of Evidence-Based Guidelines On Exercise For Depression In An Adult Community Mental Health Team, Jack Richards Dec 2025

Improving Adoption Of Evidence-Based Guidelines On Exercise For Depression In An Adult Community Mental Health Team, Jack Richards

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Jbi Evidence Implementation Project: Developing An Educational Intervention For Frozen Shoulder, Laura Tapp Dec 2025

Jbi Evidence Implementation Project: Developing An Educational Intervention For Frozen Shoulder, Laura Tapp

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Advanced Practitioner’S Skills In Communicating Bad News To Patients: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Olga Richardt Dec 2025

Advanced Practitioner’S Skills In Communicating Bad News To Patients: A Service Evaluation Project Proposal, Olga Richardt

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Co-Designing A Staff Intervention To Provide Meaningful Activities For Patients On An Acute Older People’S Ward, Niyatiben Bhoi Dec 2025

Co-Designing A Staff Intervention To Provide Meaningful Activities For Patients On An Acute Older People’S Ward, Niyatiben Bhoi

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Collaboration And Co-Design: Utilising Patient And Public Involvement In The Development Of A Patient Information Leaflet For Patients With Frozen Shoulder, Laura Tapp Dec 2025

Collaboration And Co-Design: Utilising Patient And Public Involvement In The Development Of A Patient Information Leaflet For Patients With Frozen Shoulder, Laura Tapp

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Exercise Groups In Stroke And Neurorehabilitation: A Service Evaluation, Anna Lloyd, Angie Logan Dec 2025

Exercise Groups In Stroke And Neurorehabilitation: A Service Evaluation, Anna Lloyd, Angie Logan

South West Clinical School Journal

No abstract provided.


Fostering Multicultural Education And Building Community Resilience In Post-Pandemic Schools In Southwest England, Suparna Bagchi Dec 2025

Fostering Multicultural Education And Building Community Resilience In Post-Pandemic Schools In Southwest England, Suparna Bagchi

School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences

This article explores the complexities of practicing meaningful multicultural education in varied sociocultural landscapes, including areas with limited ethnic diversity. Highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic revealed deep-rooted structural inequalities, the article emphasises the need for education systems to address the specific realities of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. This is because the study findings reveal a lack of curricular representation of BAME communities, time constraints that prevent teachers from incorporating multicultural education into their daily routines, limited understanding around multicultural education among teachers, and a need for recruiting and retaining teachers from diverse communities. This article revisits existing …


Designing Inclusive Immersive Experiences: Intergenerational Codesign Of Heritage And Underwater Extended Reality For Older Adults, Marius N. Varga, Oksana Hagen, Rory Baxter, Alejandro Veliz Reyes, Ray B Jones, Amir Aly, Dena Bazazian, Gaudl Swen Dec 2025

Designing Inclusive Immersive Experiences: Intergenerational Codesign Of Heritage And Underwater Extended Reality For Older Adults, Marius N. Varga, Oksana Hagen, Rory Baxter, Alejandro Veliz Reyes, Ray B Jones, Amir Aly, Dena Bazazian, Gaudl Swen

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Despite rapid advances in immersive Extended Reality technologies, creating inclusive and accessible experiencesfor older adults remains challenging. Many Extended Realityapplications fail to account for the physical, cognitive, andergonomic needs of older users, resulting in low engagement anddigital exclusion. Cultural heritage and underwater environmentsoffer rich contexts for meaningful interaction and wellbeing.This study explored how intergenerational codesign can informthe development of immersive Extended Reality applicationsfor older adults. Two case studies were undertaken within theICONIC project: a Heritage Extended Reality experience recreating Cotehele, a National Trust heritage site, and an UnderwaterTelepresence experience simulating marine environments. Theobjective was to identify design principles supporting accessibility, …


Simulation-Based Learning In Oral Radiology: Students’ Perceptions Of Training In Intraoral Radiographic Techniques Across Two Dental Institutes, Abeer A. Almashraqi, Ankur Jethlia, Rebecca Glanville, Hanin Daas, Kamran Ali Dec 2025

Simulation-Based Learning In Oral Radiology: Students’ Perceptions Of Training In Intraoral Radiographic Techniques Across Two Dental Institutes, Abeer A. Almashraqi, Ankur Jethlia, Rebecca Glanville, Hanin Daas, Kamran Ali

Peninsula Dental School

Objective: Simulation-based learning (SBL) in oral radiology offers a safe, structured environment that supports students’ transition to clinical practice. However, limited research has captured students' perceptions of SBL for intraoral radiography training. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of dental students about SBL in intraoral radiography using a mixed-methods approach across two dental institutions. Methods: Third-year undergraduate dental students from two institutions were recruited. All students were trained on both periapical (paralleling technique in Institution A and bisecting angle technique in Institution B) and bitewing radiographs using a mannequin. Data were collected through a 9-item Likert-scale survey and three …