I am experienced immunologist with experience of techniques such as ELISA, EliSpot, Flow Cytometry, Multiplex ELISA systems, sterile cell culture, PBMC isolation, LTA, MLR etc. I have further microbiological and molecular skills including culture of bacteria, staining, harvesting and multiplex and Q-PCR.

I am currently part of a team developing a 9 colour panel for use in flow cytometric immunophenotyping of bovine cells, along with the development of an intra-cellular staining based method for epitope mapping of antigenic proteins. Further to this I am currently testing and refining a cytokine secretion assay for positive selection of living cytokine secreting cells which can be used in adoptive transfer experiments. Other work includes ongoing antigen mining and test consultancy.

I am fully trained and competent to work in CL3 facilities with over 5 years experience, including training of staff, management and design of facilities.

I have gained much valuable experience working at CL3 with a range of biological agents including M. tuberculosis, M. bovis, B. anthracis, Y. pestis and others.

I also hold specific high level security clearance and hold other professional scientific qualifications, details of which are availble on request only.

My CV is available on request. Please see the Contact Details page.

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