MICROBE COMMITTEE

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" height=160 BGCOLOR="#000033" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MICROBE"><U><B><IMG SRC="151e4450.jpg" border=0 width="228" height="69" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></U></A><B>    </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id2.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MICROBE"><U><B>MICROBE</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><B>MICROBE COMMITTEE</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id61.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MICROBE 2008"><U><B>MICROBE 2008</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id50.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="MICROBE 2006"><U><B>MICROBE 2006</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CONTACT US"><U><B>CONTACT US</B></U></A></div> <div> <I><B>MICROBE COMMITTEE</B></I></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=320 BGCOLOR="#66CCFF" TEXT="#080000" background="1e3c8963.jpg"> <div> <I><B>MEMBERS OF THE MICROBE 2008 ORGANISING COMMITTEE</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="24434e70.jpg" border=0 width="308" height="231" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><I><B>MICK BELL </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>(CHAIRMAN)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Mick joined the NHS in 1978, initially working in a Dermatology department and carrying out specialised Histological techniques. Fortunately by 1980 he had realised the error of his ways and gained employment in the Microbiology department at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. After a spell at Rotherham District General Hospital in the mid 80's he returned to Chesterfield as a Senior and later a Chief BMS. In Jan 2005 he was appointed Microbiology Laboratory Manager at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.</div> <div> He joined the MICROBE committee in 1989 and has been responsible for the booking and accommodation of delegates at a number of previous Microbe conferences. He has also previously organised the conference social programme but takes no responsibility for driving delegates to the bar in 1993, when a 4-piece band enthusiastically played for just 3 dancing couples and yet those delegates at MICROBE 96 will vividly remember his hypnotic ballet performance. At MICROBE 2000 and 2004 he gave more hypnotic performances. This conference he is Microbe's Chairman and will try to behave with a little more restraint.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="23a33e60.jpg" border=0 width="307" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>ALAN PEASE</B></I></FONT><I> </I><I><B>(SECRETARY)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Alan has been a member of the Microbe group since 1985. He was manager of the Microbiology Department at King's Mill Hospital, Mansfield. Previous laboratories were at Plymouth, Peterborough and Sheffield. He is well known for the many teaching courses that he has organised and contributed to over the years. From these he has made many friends and he is looking forward to seeing many of those faces. He still thinks many owe him a drink! </div> <div> In 1999 Alan left pathology to perform project management within King's Mill Hospital. He returned in 2002 to become the Pathology Services Manager over laboratories on two sites following a merger with another Trust. In 2006 Alan left pathology to support the Agenda for Change project. Although he is not working in a medical laboratory he is still part of the Microbe group and maintains a great interest in pathology.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="45d2f490.jpg" border=0 width="303" height="329" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> ELIZABETH SIM </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> (TREASURER)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Originally from the Midlands, Liz came to South Yorkshire in 1980, when she came to Sheffield University to study Microbiology. After graduation she joined the team at Rotherham General Hospital, where she stayed throughout her career, and is now a BMS 3 in the Bacteriology Department.</div> <div> Outside of work she can be found pottering in her garden and doing DIY jobs around the house.</div> <div> The only female member of the Microboe committee and the new treasurer, she says her main job will be to keep a tight hold of the purse strings and keep the lads in order!</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="24633e60.jpg" border=0 width="307" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>CHRIS HUGHES </B></I></FONT><I><B> (VICE TREASURER & SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME ORGANISER)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> After a brief period in a research department Chris moved to the NHS in 1978. He is currently the Laboratory Manager at Rotherham District General Hospital. Unlike his MICROBE colleagues, Chris is not a great football fan (Would you claim to support Rotherham FC??), but has a keen interest in motorcycle road racing (watching that is!) and attends race meetings whenever possible.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2f539eb0.jpg" border=0 width="313" height="235" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>STEVE DAVIES</B></I></FONT><I><B> </B></I><I><B>(TRADE EXHIBITION SECRETARY)</B></I></div> <bR> <div> Steve has worked at both Microbiology Departments in Sheffield and is currently Bacteriology Departmental Manager at the Northern General Hospital.  Consequently, Hillsborough the home of his beloved Sheffield Wednesday FC is within walking distance. Steve first became involved before the MICROBE 90 symposium and became Microbe treasurer in 1996.  Steve's commitment to the profession, or love of committee meetings, is exemplified by the fact that he has also been involved in both the local evening discussion group and IBMS branch committee for many years.  Steve is the current Microbiology Specialist Advisor for the IBMS Science committee and has been actively involved in producing the IBMS Higher Specialist Examination and the specific National Occupational Standards for Microbiology.  Steve is also playing a lead role in trying to introduce Biomedical Science Consultants into Microbiology.  Hopefully, these will be in place before the next Microbe symposium. </div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="46f33e60.jpg" border=0 width="307" height="230" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><I><B>IAN COCKING </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>(PUBLICIST & WEB SITE DESIGNER)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I joined the committee shortly before Microbe 2000 and this is now my ninth year as a member of the committee. I began my career as a university placement student within Microbiology at the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield back in 1997. After graduating from the University of Sunderland in 1998, I started my BMS training at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield and completed an MSc in Pathological Sciences. In 2003, I moved to become a Senior BMS and Training Officer at Doncaster Royal Infirmary. In 2008, I have now moved to the Mid Yorks NHS Trust as a Chief Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology. My other contibutions to the profession include acting as a verifier and tutor for the HPC registration portfolio for BMSs and as an external lecturer & examiner for the Undergraduate Masters Biomedical Sciences degree course at Hull University.</div> <div> The keen eyed amongst you will also note that I am the secretary of the <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sheffield District Microbiology Discuss"><U>Sheffield & District Microbiology Discussion Group (SADMG)</U></A>, The SADMDG is where I have served my apprentice years organising evening discussion groups before I was invited to join the Microbe committee. </div> <div> As a member of the Microbe committee and I am currently responsible for the design and updating of the Microbe web site, website correspondance and conference advertising.</div> <div> Outside work, I am a keen supporter of Sheffield Wednesday FC and still occasionally enjoy braving the cold winters to play Sunday league football. My other interests include, fishing, badminton, and ten pin bowling.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="2bd34e70.jpg" border=0 width="308" height="231" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><I><B>ANDREW CROSS </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>(SOCIAL PROGRAMME SECRETARY</B></I><I>)</I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Andrew has been a long standing member of the MICROBE committee. His laboratory experience has included the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Bassetlaw General Hospital and The Midyorks NHS Trust where he is the Non-Blood Sciences Manager. Andrew was reluctant to contribute to this profile but his colleagues have described him as the cross between Jasper Carrott, Trevor Francis and Tom Hanks (Just look above!). With such a combination of personalities Andrew was the number one choice for the Social Secretary.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2c132190.jpg" border=0 width="306" height="281" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <I><B>STEVE TAYLOR </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>(ACCOMMODATION SECRETARY)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Steve is a Biomedical Scientist at Chesterfield Royal Hospital and was previously trained at Sheffield PHL before gaining state registration at Chesterfield. Again, the keen eyed amongst you will also note that Steve is the Treasurer for the <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sheffield District Microbiology Discuss"><U>SADMG</U></A> here in Sheffield.</div> <div> Steve is a fitness fanatic who swims, cycles, and runs regularly and who also enjoys losing at squash. Steve is a keen property developer and in between plastering and plumbing enjoys a relaxing game of snooker with his fellow Microbe colleagues. Steve is the accommodation Secretary and will help ensure your stay at MICROBE is a comfortable and enjoyable one.</div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="24931e50.jpg" border=0 width="305" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  </B><I><B>MEL PRESTON</B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B> (AUDIO VISUAL TECHNICIAN)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Many attendees in the North of England will know Mel because he is the area representative for Oxoid. In his previous laboratory existence, Mel worked in Preston and Rotherham. Like many of the other MICROBE committee members he has been an active participant since its inception. Mel's specialities are directed towards the projection and audio-visual  at our conferences. Mel is one of our publicists and given the chance will publicise up and coming MICROBE events.</div> <bR> <div> <I><B><IMG SRC="24b2de20.jpg" border=0 width="301" height="226" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  LINDSAY HALL </B></I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>(ASSISTANT TRADE EXHIBTION ORGANISER)</B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> Lindsay is also one of the inaugural members of the MICROBE committee, and has spent all of his working life at the Public Health Laboratory in Sheffield. Lindsay's strengths have been of major benefit to our organisation. He is skilled at strategic planning, communication and devising contingency arrangements. As such, Lindsay's roles have involved road sign posting, car-parking, transport duties, assisting the trade and finally taking the blame if anything goes wrong on the day!!! Lindsay is an active supporter of Sheffield United FC.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="3d431e50.jpg" border=0 width="305" height="229" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>PHIL WHEAT </B></I></FONT></div> <bR> <div> I have been a member of the Microbe Organising Committee since 1984. I have undertaken a number of roles whilst on the Committee including being Chairperson for the Microbe 2000 and 2004 meetings.</div> <div> I am currently (since April 2005) Chief Executive Officer for the Society for Applied Microbiology (SFAM). I joined SFAM from Mast Laboratories (where I worked for ten years) where I was Managing Director, this involved Directing both the manufacturing and laboratory (quality control and product development) functions of the company. During my time at Mast I was fortunate enough to also be able to study for a Master of Business Administration degree at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University.</div> <div> Before being asked to join Mast I was the Laboratory Manager in the Microbiology Laboratory at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield. I was involved for many years in teaching and education, in particular for the Biomedical Scientist profession. I taught and jointly organised the microbiology modules for Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Science and Master degree levels. I was involved for ten years on the Scientific Advisory Panel for the Institute of Biomedical Science, this included the last four years as Specialist Advisor. In addition, during my stay in Sheffield I managed to obtain a Master in Medical Science degree obtained by thesis from the University of Sheffield. I have over sixty scientific publications to my name and have attended numerous national and international symposia. </div> <div> In my leisure time I like to play squash, follow football (long distance and some would say long suffering Sheffield Wednesday supporter!!), read and take an interest in current affairs. </div> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="23e34e70.jpg" border=0 width="308" height="231" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B>ROB EGGINGTON</B></I></FONT><I> </I></div> <bR> <div> Has also been with the MICROBE committee since 1985. He has worked in microbiology laboratories in Sheffield since 1972, and is now the Laboratory Manager at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital. Outside work he prefers to be outdoors, either fishing, walking or boating, but likes to relax with a quiet pint with the lads (or MICROBE delegates). </div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><I><B><IMG SRC="45b2a200.jpg" border=0 width="298" height="288" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"> Dr ROB TOWNSEND</B></I></FONT><I><B> </B></I></div> <bR> <div> Rob first entered Microbiology as a placement student in 1989 from a Biomedical Science degree.After completing an MSc in Pathological Sciences (1994) he then went to medical school at Sheffield University(1995). After graduating he specialised in infectious diseases as a house officer and SHO, before becoming a Specialist Registrar in Microbiology (2001) Rob has recently passed the MRCPath and is currently searching for a local post to become a Consultant Microbiologist.</div> <div> Rob is also an honorary clinical lecturer for Sheffield University and honorary clinical fellow for Sheffield Hallam University.</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="id18_m.htm" TITLE="MICROBE COMMITTEE"><U><B>PRESS TO RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE</B></U></A></div> </td> </tr></table></body>