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Alex Siddall

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is using trangenics and CRISPR to study and manipulate the sex determination system in medfly. She is also developing novel technologies to suppress these pest insect populations, such as CRISPR-mediated gene drives. (BBSRC-funded studentship 2019)

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Bioinformatics Virtual Coordination Network

Bioinformatics training course, Online, 2019


Instructor for Bioinformatics Virtual Coordination Network Many research laboratories shut down due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. This leaves academics at all levels in a difficult position - where research in the lab may not resume for many months. We are a group of bioinformaticians and computational biologists committed to helping wet-lab biologists pick up some computational skills/begin computational projects during this global crisis.

Maths Skills for A-level Biology

Book, OUP, 2019

The maths needed to succeed in A Level Science is harder now than ever before. Suitable for all awarding bodies, this practical handbook addresses all of the maths skills needed for A Level Biology specifications. Worked examples, practice questions, ‘remember points’ and ‘stretch yourself’ questions give students the key knowledge and then the opportunity to practise and build confidence.