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Expert in Rumen Microbiology, Ruminant Nutrition, Human Gut Microbiology, Fatty Acids and Health
Available for your Consulting and Expert Witness Needs
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Summary of Expertise:
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Prof Expert is expert in the microorganisms, biochemistry and microbial ecology of gut ecosystems, particularly the rumen. Areas of study include fatty acid metabolism, methane emissions, protein nutrition.
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Expert has >30 years experience in gut microbiology research
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Show Secondary and Basic Areas of Expertise |
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Honors |
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1975
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PhD
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Microbial Biochemistry
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University of Glasgow
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1972
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BSc
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Biochemistry
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University of Glasgow
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First class honours
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1976 to
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(Undisclosed University)
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Rowett Institute
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Group Leader
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Supervision of research group of up to 24 PhD students, postdocs and technicians.
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Associations/Societies
Nutrition Society, Society for Applied Microbiology, Society for General Microbiology
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Professional Appointments
Deputy Editor-in-Chief, British Journal of Nutrition
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Awards/Recognition
DSM Nutrition Award in 2007 'in recognition of his pioneering research in animal nutrition.'
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Publications and Patents Summary
170 refereed papers, 50 book chapters/reviews, 2 patents
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Selected Publications and Publishers
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- Microbiology
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- BMC Microbiology
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- Animal Feed Science and Technology
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- Journal of Applied Microbiology
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- Proceedings of the Nutritional Society
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2008 to 2008
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RERAD
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Consultant
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Delivery of overview of methane from ruminants and its mitigation
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Many examples, including in 2010 consultancies for DSM Nutrition, Australian Meat & Livestock.
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20 different countries in Europe, N America, Asia, Africa and Australasia
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Discussion and consultancy on ruminants, nutrition and microbiology.
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Training/Seminars
Rumen microbiology; feed additives; ruminant nutrition courses and seminars.
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