Mr James O'Sullivan BSc
Ophthalmic Genetics Scientist
Overview
Research and Development Scientist in Neuro Oncology, focused on basic genetics research and the development of new technology based diagnostic tests and implementing these new tests into the NHS environment. Expert in all types of NGS sequencing technology and associated laboratory techniques. Currently focused on gene fusions in oncology and methylation profiling of CNS tumours.
Biography
July 17 - Present R & D Scientist Neuro Oncology
Jan 10 – July 17 Translational Scientist
NGS Team, Manchester Centre for Genetic Medicine
Lead scientist in the next generation sequencing research group based in the MCGM
Feb 05 – Jan 10
Ophthalmic Genetics Scientist/Pre-Registration Clinical Scientist
National Genetics Reference Laboratory (Manchester) Department of Medical Genetics St. Mary’s Hospital Manchester
Jan 02 – Dec 04 Research Assistant
University of Manchester. Department of Medical Genetics. Under Professor Graeme Black and Dr Bronwyn Kerr studying the genetics of Costello and 3M syndromes
July 00 – Dec 02 Research Assistant
University of Manchester. Department of Medical Genetics. Under Professor Andrew Read. Studying the genetics Waardenburg and Menieres Syndromes
Nov 98 - June 00 Student (MPhil) University of Bradford Cellular interactions in the human hair follicle
Sep 96 - Aug 97 Industrial placement in the Molecular Genetics Dept. North Trent Regional Genetics Service Sheffield
Qualifications
BSc(Hons) Molecular & Cellular Biology University of Huddersfield
Biology, Medicine and Health (BMH) Domains
Related information
Publications
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review