SMN Board of Directors and Members
SMN Board of Directors
Dr. Nik Rattray (Chair)
Chancellors Fellow, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde
University Profile - https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/rattraynicholasdr/
Dr Gavin Blackburn (Secretary)
Lead Bioinformatician for Metabolomics, University of Glasgow
University Profile - University of Glasgow - Staff A-Z - Gavin Blackburn
Dr. Natalie Homer (Treasurer)
Senior Research Fellow, Mass Spectrometry Core Manager, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - Natalie Homer — University of Edinburgh Research Explorer Facility Profile: - Mass Spectrometry | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
Dr. Richard Broughton (Communications)
Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
University Profile - Dr Richard Broughton | University of Stirling
Dr. Tessa Moses (EDI lead)
Metabolomics Expert, EdinOmics, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - Tessa Moses - University of Edinburgh Research Explorer Facility Profile: - EdinOmics | Biology
Network Members
Dr. Will Allwood (Outgoing Chair)
Senior researcher in plant and food metabolomics, James Hutton Institute, Dundee
Personal Profile - https://www.hutton.ac.uk/staff/will-allwood
Facility Profile - https://www.hutton.ac.uk/research/departments/environmental-and-biochemical-sciences/analysis-equipment/metabolomics
Prof. Ruth Andrew (Former Treasurer)
Personal Chair of Pharmaceutical Endocrinology, School of Clinical Science/Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - http://www.research.ed.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/ruth-andrew(135c75a8-3ded-49e6-a8c4-a1ca6adcaa91).html
Prof. Mike Barrett
Professor of Biochemical Parasitology, Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, Glasgow Polyomics
University Profile - http://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/iii/staff/michaelbarrett/
Facility Profile - http://www.polyomics.gla.ac.uk/biog-director.html
Dr. Monica Betancor
Lecturer and Fish Nutrition Scientist at the Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
University Profile - https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/257065
Dr. Gavin Blackburn (Current Secretary)
Lead Bioinformatician for Metabolomics, Glasgow Polyomics
University Profile - http://www.gla.ac.uk/stafflist/?action=person&id=4edde8e28a94
Facility Profile - http://www.polyomics.gla.ac.uk/biog-gavinblackburn.html
Dr. Richard Broughton
Institute of Aquaculture, University of Stirling
University Profile - Dr Richard Broughton | University of Stirling
Dr. Karl Burgess (Founding Chair)
Senior Lecturer in Biological Mass Spectrometry, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/persons/karl-burgess
Facility Profile - https://burgess.bio.ed.ac.uk/people
Mr. Scott Denham
Senior Bioanalytical Specialist/Deputy Core Manager, Mass Spectrometry Core, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
University Profile - Scott Denham — University of Edinburgh Research Explorer
Facility Profile – Mass Spectrometry | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
Dr. RuAngelie (RuAn) Edrada-Ebel
Senior Lecturer and Head of the Natural Products Metabolomics Group, University of Strathclyde
University Profile - https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/edradaebelruangeliedr/
Facility Profile - https://www.metabolomics.strath.ac.uk/
Prof. Rebecca Goss
Reader, School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews
University Profile - https://risweb.st-andrews.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/rebecca-jane-miriam-goss(67793718-7888-4ff5-9d92-5e4f0b6d3d41).html
Group Profile - http://rjmg.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/rebecca-goss/
Prof. Jules Griffin
Director of the Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen
University profile - https://abdn.pure.elsevier.com/en/persons/jules-griffin
Dr. Natalie Homer (Current Treasurer)
Senior Research Fellow, Mass Spectrometry Core Manager, Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility, Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - Natalie Homer — University of Edinburgh Research Explorer Facility Profile - Mass Spectrometry | Edinburgh Clinical Research Facility
Dr. Jeffery Huang
Facility Director, School of Medicine, University of Dundee
University Profile - http://medicine.dundee.ac.uk/staff-member/dr-jeffrey-huang
Dr. Katie Kennedy
Mass Spectrometry Technical Lead, School of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow
University Profile - University of Glasgow - Staff A-Z - Katie Kennedy
Dr. Oliver Maddocks
Research Fellow, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow
University Profile - http://www.gla.ac.uk/researchinstitutes/cancersciences/staff/olivermaddocks/
Prof. Douglas Morrison
Chair of Isotope Biochemistry, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), University of Glasgow
University Profile - http://www.gla.ac.uk/stafflist/?action=person&id=4cd4ece08493
Group Profile - http://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/suerc/ourstaff/morrisondouglas/
Dr. Sphamandla Ntshangase
Postdoctoral Research Assistant, Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - https://www.research.ed.ac.uk/en/persons/sphamandla-ntshangase
Dr. Nicholas (Nik) Rattray (Current Chair)
Chancellors Fellow, Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde
University Profile - https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/rattraynicholasdr/
Facility Profile - https://www.metabolomics.strath.ac.uk/
Prof. Wendy Russell
Chair in Dietary Metabolomics and Human Health, the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, University of Aberdeen
University Profile - https://www.abdn.ac.uk/rowett/research/wendy-russell.php
Prof. Terry Smith
School of Biology, University of St Andrews
University Profile - https://risweb.st-andrews.ac.uk/portal/en/persons/terry-k-smith(3e3a5148-890a-45b8-a822-20793788db73).html
Group Profile - http://synergy.st-andrews.ac.uk/tksmith/person/tks1/
Dr. David Sumpton
Head of Metabolomics, Beatson Institute
Group Profile - http://www.beatson.gla.ac.uk/advanced-technologies/metabolomics.html
Dr. Tessa Moses (EDI lead)
Metabolomics Expert, EdinOmics, University of Edinburgh
University Profile - Tessa Moses - University of Edinburgh Research Explorer Group Profile: - EdinOmics | Biology
Quotes from SMN Board of Directors
Dr Natalie Homer, Treasurer of the SMN, University of Edinburgh
"Metabolomics is such a powerful tool. It is the measurement of small molecules - metabolites - in a biological system. Using this approach we can identify disease markers and contribute to precision medicine and drug discovery. Technology is key to metabolomic developments and it is exciting to see the advances in the field year on year“
Dr Tessa Moses, EDI Lead for the SMN, University of Edinburgh
"As the EDI Lead for the Scottish Metabolomics Network, I am committed to creating a truly inclusive and equitable environment where every researcher, regardless of background, can fully contribute their talents. The network's goal is to ensure that diversity is not just represented, but is actively leveraged to drive stronger collaboration and more innovative metabolomics research across Scotland.”
Dr Gavin Blackburn, Secretary of the SMN, University of Glasgow
"Since attending the first SMN Meeting in Edinburgh to joining the committee as secretary I have seen the metabolomics community across Scotland grow and include new members from different backgrounds and research areas, who have come together to find ways to answer crucial research questions using metabolomics and lipidomics technologies. The interactions and discussions that this network have fostered have been key to my development as a scientist and have shape the way I am currently leading my team at MVLS Shared Research Facilities at the University of Glasgow. The SMN provides a welcoming space for everyone involved in metabolomics research, whatever their career stage and goals, and I aim to help continue this as best I can.’"