From vaccines and viruses to palliative care and the language we use to talk about illness, Lancaster academics are available to share their expertise.
Lecturer in French Studies
Dr Dalton is available to speak about LGBTQIA+ and queer cultures, rights and healthcare; LGBTQIA+ inequalities in healthcare; the place of arts and culture within healthcare and medicine; hospitals and the need for interdisciplinary research in hospital design to design the hospitals of the future.
Senior Lecturer in Integrative Physiology and Sports and Exercise Scientist
Dr Gaffney can discuss the benefits of exercise, particularly in relation to surgery, spaceflight, and diabetes. His research seeks to understand the basic physiology and metabolism that underpins disease, health, and athletic performance.
Professor of Virology and Viral Zoonoses
Professor Munir is able to discuss topics including viruses of both human and animal importance, vaccines, and diagnostics.
Professor of Supportive and Palliative Care
Professor Preston can share her expertise on palliative care – particularly around the choices people make at the end of life including assisted dying – and how palliative care services are delivered. She can also talk about care homes in relation to palliative care and Covid 19.
Professor of Linguistics and English Language
Professor Semino can discuss communication about illness – including cancer, chronic pain, schizophrenia, autism, Covid 19, and vaccinations – especially through metaphors and narratives.
Professor of Anatomy
Professor Taylor can speak on all aspects of the human body relating to form and function in health and disease, with a particular focus on ensuring scientific information is available and understandable to the wider public.
Professor in Global Health Design Innovation
Professor Tsekleves uses design to address public health challenges, particularly in developing countries. He can discuss topics related to improving sanitation, preventing disease, and designing environments for healthy ageing, from homes to public spaces.
