BioUpdateS Consultants is run by Dr John Hammond. He obtained his BSc and MSc in Biochemistry and Soil Science at the University of Wales. This was followed by a PhD in fungal biochemistry at the University of Sussex.

He worked in research in the biochemistry and molecular biology of plants and fungi at Horticulture Research International and Rothamsted Experimental Station before becoming Reader in Molecular Genetics at North East Surrey College of Technology (Nescot). Here he taught aspects of molecular genetics and biotechnology. His research program included work on microbial molecular biology, molecular population genetics and brain receptor molecular biology. He has also taught secondary school science and carried out research at University of California, King's College, London and University of Surrey.

He was Project Director and Content Editor for the ESF/ADAPT-funded TOP Biology web-learning program at Nescot, and has designed and constructed a number of life sciences websites.

Associate Consultants:
Nigel Bentley; Analytical Biochemistry
Dr David Ware; Microbiology
John Teasdale; Statistics for biology

We have extensive experience in design and use of traditional and electronic learning methods, as well as in research and consultancy in biotechnology-related fields.
We have presented many successful laboratory and classroom-based short courses for clients including Murex Biotech, SmithKline Beecham, Wyeth and Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

Home

Bioupdates-to-go

Classroom

Courses

Useful links

glossary

yeast TATA-binding protein/DNA

Other recent projects:
Development of e-information packages:
 Genomics and Bioinformatics
 Introduction to NICE
in association with Management Forum Ltd

Website development for Quadratech Diagnostics Ltd

enquiries@bioupdates.co.uk

tel: +44 (0)1306 742996