Expert Details
Parasitology, Immunology, Agricultural Systems
ID: 724925
New Zealand
He has carried out numerous small and large animal drug efficacy and residue trials which have either been published in internationally peer-reviewed journals, or performed in line with GLP/GCPV guidelines under contract to third-parties.
He has twenty years research experience in small and large animal research. This includes drug development and efficacy work, pathology/immunopathology, vaccination studies and productivity trials.
He is experienced in designing, performing, analysing and reporting on complex, replicated field experiments on various aspects of animal health. One of these ran for seven years and the resulting paper was awarded the publication of the year by the Australian College of Veterinary Surgeons.
He established a multi-million dollar research program for the CSIRO in Queensland, Australia, which compared the response of tick-resistant and -susceptible cattle genotypes to infestation. The experimental program involved basic parasitology, immunology, molecular biology and proteomics.
He has consulted for a major investment bank to provide information and analysis on opportunities in the New Zealand horticultural industries.He has consulted for four multinational pharmaceutical companies which has involved a variety of functions, including the development of training material, oral presentations, data analysis and professional writing services.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1987 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Biology | Institution: University of Leeds |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: B.Sc. | Subject: Parasitology | Institution: University of Glasgow |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2005 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Managing Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:He is involved in consulting for a wide range of clients, including multinational Pharma companies, veterinarians, farmers and science groups. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Employer: CSIRO | Title: Project Leader | Department: Livestock industries |
Responsibilities:He set up and operated a molecular immunoparasitology group. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1995 to 2002 | Employer: AgResearch | Title: Scientist | Department: Animal Health |
Responsibilities:He conducted a mixture of laboratory and field-based research in agricultural production systems. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| President Elect of the New Zealand Society for Parasitology |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has 53 internationally peer-reviewed publications, two provisional patents and is currently writing a scientific book for Wiley-Blackwell. |