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Staff Profile

Liam Thompson

  • Email: liam.thompson@ncl.ac.uk
  • Telephone: +44 (0)7949 278261
  • Address: Newcastle University
    Faculty of Medical Sciences
    William Leech Building - M2.105a
    Framlington Place
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
    NE2 4HH
Background

Expertise

  • Molecular Biology (electrophoresis techniques, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, immunoblotting)
  • Microbiology (culturing, identification of unknown species, bioburden testing)
  • Mammalian Cell Culture
  • Laboratory and Building Management
  • Project Management
  • Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Gases
  • Health and Safety (Biological Safety, Waste Management, Dangerous Goods Shipping by Air, Systems)
  • Bioanalytical equipment (HPLC, GC, MS)


I am a Dangerous Goods Supervisor within the University and can provide advice on shipping dangerous goods, including packaging, labelling, documentation, and customs requirements. All enquiries should be directed to dangerousgoods@newcastle.ac.uk in the first instance.


I am also a registered Biosafety Practitioner with the Institute of Safety in Technology and Research (ISTR) having completed an approved course at the University of Edinburgh.

 


Memberships

  • Royal Society of Biology: Member (MRSB)
  • Institute of Science & Technology: Member (MIScT)

 

Qualifications

  • Applied Compressed Gas Safety (Award, Level 3)
  • MSc Infection, Immunity and Human Disease
  • PGCE Secondary Education with QTS
  • BSc (Hons) Forensic Science