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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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Agency: CSIRO | Role: Group Leader | Description: He established a new research group to service the needs of the northern Australian beef industry to mitigate the impact of disease on animal production. |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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| Years: 1987 to 1995 | Country / Region: United Kingdom | Summary: He was employed in scientific research in tropical human and veterinary diseases. |
| Years: 1988 to 1989 | Country / Region: Kenya | Summary: He was a visiting scientist at the International Centre for Research in Diseases. |
| Years: 2002 to 2005 | Country / Region: Australia | Summary: He was a project leader for the CSIRO, and was responsible for developing research in disease in the Australian beef industry. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| President Elect of the New Zealand Society for Parasitology |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Consultant Editor, NZ Veterinary Journal |
| 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. |
Additional Experience
| Training / Seminars |
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| He has prepared and delivered training seminars for veterinarians, office managers, pharmaceutical professionals and scientists in various aspects of the pharmaceutical industries. He also regularly develops marketing presentations for funding applications in a range of scientific subjects. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| As a scientific consultant and a practising scientist, he has extensive experience in building contacts in various sectors of government, science and business in NZ, Australia and the UK. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He has researched and consulted in a number of primary industries, including food and fibre, dairy, horticulture, life sciences and Pharma. Much of this has involved finding and analysing growth areas for investment. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| In addition to his science expertise, he has a Writing Diploma and is skilled in marketing complex ideas to scientific and lay audiences. |