Our people

In this section, you will find profiles of our staff members, showcasing their professional backgrounds, research interests, and contributions to the Institute’s goals.

We invite you to explore these profiles to learn more about the talented individuals who make The James Hutton Institute a leader in environmental and agricultural research. At the heart of our Institute is a fantastic team of scientists, researchers, and support staff, each bringing their own unique skills and passion to the organisation.

Thomas Adams

Molecular PCN Resistance Researcher
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Anna Avrova

Sébastien Bélanger

Principal Investigator

Paul Birch

T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Petra Boevink

Cell / Molecular Biologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Nicola Bonar

Biotechnology Facility Technician

Jorunn Bos

Research Leader
T: +44 01382568965

Jennie Brierley

Potato Pathologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Walter Burry

Dr. Ray Campbell

Plant Molecular Physiologist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Dr. Chiara Campoli

Barley geneticist

Maria Carcamo de la Concepcion

KTP Associate in commercial molecular breeding

Dr Xinwei Chen

Potato Prebreeder and Geneticist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

Linda Clark

Isabelle Colas

Plant Molecular Geneticist
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

David Cooke

Senior Plant Pathologist
T: +44 (0)1382 568831

Graham Cowan

Jimmy Dessoly

Louise Donnelly

Laurence J M Ducreux

Biotechnology Facility Manager
T: +44 (0)344 928 5428 (*)

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