Mark R. Miller Email and Phone Number

UNIVERSITY READER (ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR)PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATORSENIOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH SCIENTISTRESEARCHMy research explores how the microscopic particles in air pollution (PM10, PM2.5, ultrafine PM, diesel exhaust particles) cause harm to the cardiovascular system, accelerating the development of heart disease and potentially triggering a heart attack or stroke. A “landmark study” demonstrated that ultrafine particles gain access to the blood and accumulate at sites of disease. Contributed to the acquisition of over £19 million in research funding, from funders including the British Heart Foundation, MRC, NERC, UKRI, NIHR and the European Commision.Publication of over 90 research articles in peer-reviewed journals, >50 presentations as invited speaker) and coverage in the international media and tv documentariesResearch returned in the 2021 Research Excellent Framework as a Case Study, outlining the impact on public health and policy.Research used as a case study in the UK Government Clean Air Strategy 2019 and acknowledged in the World Health Organisation Global Air Quality Guidelines 2021---COMMITTEES and MEMBERSHIP:• Expert member of COMEAP, the UK Government advisory Committee On The Medical Effects Of Air Pollution• Member of World Heart Federation Air Pollution Expert Group• Special Advisor to the UK Clean Air Champions • Member of the Westminster Commission On Road Air Quality• Member of editorial board of the journal Particle & Fibre Toxicology---WIDE-RANGING TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:- Laboratory science, biomedical Research: in vitro and in vivo techniques, clinical research, data-analysis- Scientific analysis: writing, publication, academic presentations, manuscript and grant review, toolkit design.- Project management: project coordination, line-management, budget management, international collaboration, travel experience- Teaching: lectures, tutorials, marking, organisation and chairing of seminar series, school engagement, mentoring- Public engagement: media interviews – written press, TV & radio, press-briefings, science festivals, interviews, public seminars, interaction with policy-makers-Misc: Established local postdoctoral society, social committees, interview panels, extensive computer skills, graphic design,-Attributes: Meticulous organisation, professional, demeanor, considered and balanced reasoning, independent working and as part of a team, excellent people-skills--CV Available on requestPlease connect me via LinkedIn, or via E-mail: mrmrm27@hotmail.comNov 2022