Single-cell analysis in forensic science: the SCAnDi project
Single-cell and single molecule analysis for DNA identification
Biography
As research assistant within the Neil Hall group here in the department of Organisms and Ecosystems, I am assisting with projects relating to plant pathogens which infect our wheat and sugar beet crops.
For part of the project I am working between the Earlham Institute and Rothamsted Research under the direction of Dr. Vanessa McMillan and Dr. Mark McMullan.
Prior to working at the Earlham Institute, I was laboratory supervisor for the environmental department of Gardline Ltd. located in Great Yarmouth, UK. Prior to that I was production associate II at Qiagen Genomics located in Bothell, Washington, USA.
Previous to that I started out as laboratory assistant at J.G.Boswell Co. located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley of California where I was born and raised. With the combination of my previous experience and formal education I bring with me a wealth of scientific experience including SOP development and laboratory technique skills as well as laboratory design and development.
Publications
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16 June 2015
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Sex between crop pathogens – not so bad after all?
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18 February 2025
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05 February 2025
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The Earlham Institute's improved Low Input, Transposase Enabled (LITE) protocol is a low-cost method for high-throughput whole genome sequencing with reduced DNA input.
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28 January 2025
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Mapping cell diversity with long-read sequencing and single-cell genomics
Our researchers are combining single cell approaches with long read sequencing technologies, unearthing data that reveals the scale and impact of cellular diversity.
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25 November 2024
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Using new technology to explore the tiniest of worlds
Complex microbiomes are everywhere. Our skin, our guts, soil, pond water. All are home to tiny life forms, interacting with each other and going about their business.
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19 November 2024
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Microbiome sharing… is microbiome caring
The global impact of a Quadram Institute and Earlham Institute researcher has been recognised with their inclusion in this year’s Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List.
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21 October 2024
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Stronger together: partnerships take centre stage at EI Innovate
Collaborations were in the spotlight at this year’s EI Innovate, with a focus on the Earlham Institute’s cutting-edge work with external partners.
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27 September 2024
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Boosting beans for breeders
A consortium of partners from 16 countries will be contributing information about legume crops to a living database, allowing breeders to improve the peas and beans on our plates.
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20 September 2024
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Targeting global food insecurity with sustainable wheat
Wheat provides around a fifth of the world’s daily calories and protein. And in some countries, it accounts for half of the calories consumed.
09 January 2025
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New sequenced genome sheds light on weed resistance
Genomic advances reveal how similar weeds can dominate wheat fields that are geographically separated by over 5,000 miles.
09 January 2025
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Government committed to unlocking precision breeding technology
The UK Government has committed to a timeline for introducing legislation that will empower researchers, companies, farmers, and consumers to benefit from precision breeding techniques.
20 November 2024
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Low-protein diets offer protective effect during bacterial infection
Reducing the amount of protein in your diet might benefit your immune system during an infection, according to a new study in human cells and mice.
12 November 2024
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Molecular tape recorder chronicles timeline of plant gene expression
A molecular tape recorder has been able to chronicle the timeline of genetic activity that sets in motion the development of two important features in plants - lateral roots and stomata.
16 September 2024
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Pan-European project generates genomes showcasing continent's rich biodiversity
The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) has today announced the success of its Pilot Project, bringing together collaborators from 33 European countries to produce high-quality reference genomes for 98 species.
24 July 2024
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Source of tilapia diversity now a threat to survival
Cross-breeding is becoming an existential threat to aquaculture in East Africa and, if left unchecked, could lead to the disappearance of genetic diversity for one of the most widely-farmed freshwater fish in the world.
08 May 2024
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Earlham Institute and Tozer Seeds receive knowledge transfer award
A new project is bringing together the Earlham Institute and Tozer Seeds to apply the latest genomic tools for accelerating plant breeding programmes.
02 May 2024
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Heart patients set to receive treatment tailored to their genetic and health information
An innovative project using artificial intelligence (AI) to personalise therapies for patients with cardiovascular disease has kicked off at a meeting in Utrecht, the Netherlands.