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In this blog series we will be featuring our award winners and highly commended recipients from the Faculty\u2019s \u2018<\/span><\/i>Outstanding Contribution to PPIE<\/span><\/i><\/a>\u2019 awards. The awards showcase inspirational and outstanding commitment to PPIE that has made a positive difference to our community and highlights the amazing events, activities, people and groups from across the Faculty.<\/span><\/i>\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our latest blog in this series celebrates Dr Peter Dean Mohr and his wife, Julie Mohr, who have given their time and commitment to the Faculty\u2019s <\/span><\/i>Museum of Medicine and Health<\/span><\/i><\/a> since 2002. Peter and Julie were recognised as winners in our special Bicentenary category at the 2024 PPIE Awards, in advance of their retirement from their voluntary work at the end of 2024.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Peter and Julie have played an integral role in the development of the Museum of Medicine and Health over the past two decades. Both have made significant contributions, primarily focusing on the organization of items and preservation of collections. Behind-the-scenes efforts have ensured that the museum serves as a rich educational resource for everyone from academics to the public, including schools.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The museum benefits from the couple\u2019s experience as healthcare workers. Peter pursued successful career in Medicine, which began with a BSc in Anatomy from Manchester in 1967 and an MB ChB in 1969. <\/span>After training posts at Withington Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary, he was appointed as Consultant Neurologist at Salford Royal Hospital in 1977<\/span>. Whilst still working, Peter\u2019s passion for medical history surfaced and he completed <\/span>his MSc thesis \u201cPhilanthropy and Crippled Children\u201d in 1991 followed by his PhD in 1995 <\/span>on “Women-run Hospitals in Britain: Dr Catherine Chisholm, 1878-1952.”\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Dr Mohr’s academic endeavours highlight a dedication to medical research and a focus on the intersection of healthcare and social matters. He has a diverse academic focus, contributing extensively to the study of medical women, their entry into the profession, and their role in establishing and managing hospitals.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The museum and the wider University community will feel their departure. Peter\u2019s contributions have significantly enriched and preserved the museum’s collection and have inspired many scholars, students, and visitors. He has briefed and encouraged students from the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures to use the collection<\/span>. Peter and Julie have also acted as Honorary Secretaries for the Historical Medical Equipment Society for many years<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n He has also supported the Heritage Officer for 10 years in shaping research and knowledge into engagement opportunities. This has included contributions to large-scale exhibition projects at the Science Museum Group and for schools programming during British Science Week.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Peter and Julie <\/span>retired from their voluntary duties<\/span><\/a> at the museum in December 2024.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Faculty extends a heartfelt thanks for their unwavering commitment to preserving medical heritage and inspiring generations of students, scholars, and visitors. We wish them the best in their retirement and other interests, confident that their legacy will continue to foster an interest in medical history, cultivate problem solvers, and encourage a deeper understanding of healthcare\u2019s intersection with society.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To find out more:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To find out more about PPIE: watch our\u202f<\/span>short film<\/span><\/a>, sign up to the monthly\u202f<\/span>Public Engagement Digest<\/span><\/a>, visit the\u202f<\/span>PPIE blog<\/span><\/a>, or contact <\/span>srbmh@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>.\u202f\u202f\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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