TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF
NHM Molecular Laboratory Manager
Jackie, formerly an NHM Molecular Biology Technician, worked with me for ~ 1.5 years and is responsible for characterizing the first homeodomains in our model tapeworm. She also produced a great genomic library of Hymenolepis microstoma for us.
NHM Molecular Biology Technician
Pat has worked with me recently to help with WMISHs and screening our genomic library for ParaHox genes.
NHM Curator, Department of Zoology
Emma is working on taxonomic descriptions of new species from the blue-spotted stingray, Taeniura lymma (see photos from Lizard Island, Australia). This work also involves Claire Healy of the Royal Ontario Museum.
NHM Laboratory Technician
Jayne helps with the passage of our beetle & mouse-hosted tapeworm model.
NHM Lab Management & Researcher
Aidan is one of the Biomedical Parasitology researchers who work on schistosomiasis. He also manages departmental facilities and has been helpful to us in a variety of ways with regard to establishing the passage of Hymenolepis.