Dr Dan Baldock
Lecturer in Biology
I am a lecturer in the Biological Sciences department, with a focus on biochemistry, analytical techniques and toxicology.
Dan has a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Leeds, an MSc in Medical Molecular Biology from the University of Westminster, and a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Nottingham. He has worked in a variety of industrial roles, including for Yorkshire Water, and has taught at both undergraduate level and in a college of FE. Dan currently supports a variety of modules including Cell Biology and Biochemistry, and Analytical Techniques.
Dan's research interests included flow cytometry-based analysis of drinking water, modification of DNA dyes with pH and applications of light-reactive bactericidal compounds.
He is NEBOSH qualified, and can discuss health and safety concerns regarding laboratory use.
I am a Lecturer in Biology/Forensic Biology, providing teaching support across the Biology, Forensic Biology and Bioveterinary Science degree programmes. This includes modules such as Forensic Toxicology, Research Methods, Bioveterinary Diagnostics and Wildlife Crime.
I will also be providing third year dissertation support and am involved in LGBT+ support for staff/students. I hold a PGCE in Higher Education, have Health and Safety qualifications, and a qualification in supporting mental health.
My research interests include expanding on the use of light-activated antimicrobials to treat contaminated wastewater, and to use fluorescence-based analyses to assist in identifying and treating microbial contamination sites. This may include drinking water and environmental biofilms.
I have a BSc in Microbiology from the University of Nottingham, and an MSc in Medical Molecular Biology from the University of Westminster.
I completed a PhD in 2010 entitled "The Mechanisms of Antimicrobial Action of a Novel Phenothiazinium-based Photosensitiser in Staphyloccus aureus." at the University of Leeds.
I continued my research into fluorescence-based analysis in environmental samples, working alongside Yorkshire Water, and publishing the results of our study.