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Samuel J. White

Senior Lecturer in Genetic Immunology, Nottingham Trent University

Senior Lecturer in Genetic Immunology, Nottingham Trent University Background Dr Samuel White is a Senior Lecturer within the department of Animal, Equine and Veterinary Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. His research is wide-ranging covering applied immunology and genetics with a one health approach to identifying biomarkers, protein allergenicity, multi-omics and novel diagnostic/therapeutic approaches. Prior to joining NTU, Dr White ran his own laboratory and consultancy company, was a Associate Researcher at the University of Nottingham, worked as a UKAS Assessor and Quality Manager for North Somerset Council Laboratory. Samuel holds a BSc (Hons) from University of the West of England, an MSc from the Royal Agricultural University, and a PhD in Applied Immunology from the University of Gloucestershire. Research areas Dr White’s research spans a wide range of different clinical conditions, allergies and inflammatory diseases, but the overarching theme is the novel development of diagnostics, and advancing treatments. Ongoing/current research interests include: Multi-omics Microbial identification through next generation sequencing Whole genome sequencing (including variant identification) Microbiome profiling Protein expression Protein allergenicity Microarray development Lateral flow assay development Immunoglobulin isotype profiling Allergen-specific immunotherapy