Dr Ceri Gwyther
Lab Manager
Biography
Professional biography
Ceri joined the OU in 2015 and is the AstrobiologyOU Laboratory Manager responsible for the microbiology and molecular biology labs. Ceri and her team support researchers in both Astrobiology, and Bioaerosols and Waste research. Ceri is a Chartered Waste Manager, has a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety and is a STEM Biological Safety Officer.
Projects
Emissions of Microorganisms from IndusTrial Sources (EMITS)
Sampling for airborne microorganisms downwind of waste management and intensive farming facilities is an area that requires further research – these types of facilities are known to emit bioaerosols of health significance but currently there is a lack of information on the most appropriate sampling techniques, target microorganisms, analytical approaches and the best way in which to achieve an accurate representation of emissions from facilities which recognises their spatial and temporal nature.
