As an organisation our focus is translating research into evidence and science-based products and services. As we move forward, we will encourage an approach that is more entrepreneurial, internationally-focused and integrated into cross-cutting, interdisciplinary programmes that are underpinned by our strategic partnerships and driven by the needs of our customers.
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Number of scientists
350
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Number of PHD scientists
50
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National reference laboratory
9 Different Areas
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scientific heritage
100+ Years
We are experts in agri-food science, working across the entire food supply chain.
We are an internationally recognised authority on regulatory science & provider of scientific services, including proficiency testing, chemical regulation & consultancy.
We protect crops, food & the environment from emerging & established threats, including pests, pathogens & chemicals.
We are pioneers in applying diagnostics, measurement & analytical science.
We conduct research to drive the development of innovative products & scientific solutions.
We enhance our customers’ brands, minimise waste and improve their environmental sustainability.
Meet the Fera Scientists:
Crop Health Team
Andrew Aspin
Plant Bacteriologist
Neil Audsley
Applied Entomology
Marco Benucci
Senior Molecular Scientist
Steven Bryce
Molecular Technology Unit Manager
Adam Bryning
Plant Bacteriology Diagnostician
Brian Carter
Bacteriologist
Jenny Cole
Molecular Bacteriology Diagnostician
Larissa Collins
Entomology
Debbie Collins
Efficacy Tester
Aoife Dillon
Principal Scientist Crop Protection
Adrian Fox
Plant Virology
Catherine Harrison
Molecular Biologist
Phil Jennings
Plant Pathology
Joy Kaye
Molecular Biologist
Marc Kennedy
Statistician
Charles Lane
Plant Health Mycology
Michael Long
Mycology Diagnostician
Chris Malumphy
Senior Entomologist
Phil Northing
Head of Plant Protection Programme
Aiga Ozolina
Senior Mycology Diagnostician / Delivery Manager
Tom Prior
Plant Nematology
Femke van den Berg
Mathematical Modelling
Joana Vicente
Senior Plant Bacteriologist
Maureen Wakefield
Applied Entomology
Don Walker
Senior Plant Health specialist
John Walshaw
Senior Bioinformatician
Rebecca Weekes
Team Leader, Plant Health Detection & Surveillance
Chemical Regulations Team
Rachel Benstead
Senior Aquatic Ecotoxicologist
Lisa Heely
Head of Ecotoxicology
Nick Jarratt
Environmental Fate and Ecotoxicology
Ainsley Jones
Chemical Regulation
Phil Lamond
Senior Chemist
Rose Mather
Environmental Fate Scientist GLP Study Director
Andrew Plumb
Analytical Chemistry
Victoria Pratt
Deputy Head of Environmental Fate and Metabolism
Carmel Ramwell
Environmental Science
Karen Thorpe
Aquatic Ecotoxicologist
Gordon Turnbull
Analytical Chemistry
Eleanor Walker
Environmental Fate Scientist
Selwyn Wilkins
Bee Ecotoxicology
Emma Wright
Bee Ecotoxicologist
Environmental Science Team
Paul Brown
Head of Remote Sensing, GIS and Spatial Data Science
Andrew Crowe
Senior Spatial Data Scientist
Eleanor Jones
Molecular Ecology
Glyn Jones
Environmental Economics
Naomi Jones
Ecology
Curtis McKnight
Economist
Food Safety Team
Warwick Anderson
Senior Scientist
Emma Bradley
Food Safety
Adrian Charlton
Chemical and Biochemical Profiling
Helen Grundy
Science Lead, Food Authenticity
Mark Harrison
Analytical Chemist
Ed Haynes
Molecular Biology and Microbiology
Katharina Heinrich
Higher Analytical Chemist
Liam Lister
LC-MS Team Manager
Susan MacDonald
Mycotoxins and Plant Toxins
Claire McKillen
Packaging and MS Solutions Team Manager
Sadat Nawaz
Section Leader - Pesticide Residues
Emiline Quill
Senior Microbiologist
Rosario Romero
Biochemistry and Proteomics
FAPAS - Proficiency Testing Team
Sarah Hasnip
Head of the Fapas® Proficiency Testing
Mark Sykes
Senior Scientist