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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Belfast, United Kingdom

Professional focus:  Operational lead for two bovine TB diagnostic laboratories (immunology and microbiology) implementing department for agriculture ISO17025 accredited diagnostic schemes.  Scientific lead for veterinary immunology research and development portfolio – largely focused on bovine tuberculosis.  Research areas include – development of.

Chelsea And Westminster Hospital, London

Since April 2013 I have lead the development and function of a reference laboratory carrying out method validation and immunogenicity testing for malaria vaccine development studies and clinical trials, working with several global partners of the Malaria Vaccine Initiative. Over the last 2 years my role in our organisation has evolved beyond the initial.

St Mary's Hospital London

Principal duties were to provide support to the Principal Investigator and Co-investigators to ensure that all data collection tasks and analyses were on target, this included significant liaison with NHS clinical departments and Laboratories. Other duties included:- contribution to the strategic discussions and decision making process concerning the goals.

Chelsea And Westminster Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital.

Trained in most major aspects of immunology including quality management and clinical validation. Working Responsibilities; performing complex immunological testing strategies using diverse techniques (Flow cytometry, ELISPOT, ELISA, Luminex, PCR). Quality management to CPA standards (based on ISO 9001). Clinical and scientific audit, writing SOPs, assay.

Master Of Science (Msc), Medical Immunology

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Molecular Phylogenetics

Master Of Science (Msc), Integrative Bioscience

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Zoology

Activities and Societies: University Rugby Club (DURFC)