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Tom is a Molecular PCN Resistance Researcher working within the CMS department.
James is a molecular plant pathologist and plant nematologist within the CMS nematology group with a focus on potato cyst nematodes (PCN). Over his 8 years' experience working with plant-parasitic nematodes he has investigated parasite-host interactions, specifically; hatching, nematode surface-coats, screening for host PCN resistance and investigating host tolerance to PCN. James frequently collaborates with external companies to test novel PCN control strategies.
Ray is as a Plant Molecular Physiologist with over 15 years post qualification experience. He combines his role as a
Ashleigh’s research interests are in microbial pathogenicity and attachment to the rhizosphere. She has investigated the molecular mechanisms of Enterohaemorrhagic
Dr Isabelle Colas is a geneticist in the Cell and Molecular Sciences group.
