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Paul focuses on software development for plant genetic resources, genetics and plant breeding. He leads several projects where his research
I joined the Institute in 2008, where I have been doing comparative genetics and other bioinformatics work. The common theme has been plant pathogens, covering multiple kingdowms of life from viruses to nematodes (for example, a project to sequence the potato cyst nematode Globodera pallida, an economically important plant pest here in Scotland).
Margaret McKeen has developed her skills in GIS and spatial analysis over more than 30 years, (over 28 years of which within the institute), using mainly ESRI software, particularly using ModelBuilder and scripting, using Python and R. She applies her skills across most of the areas of research and commercial work undertaken within the institute including forensics in the UK and abroad. Margaret occasionally tutors colleagues who request help with GIS and spatial analysis and occasionally assisting on licensing and copyright issues.
