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Staff Profile

Dr Erin Cocks

Scientific Officer ( Microscopy)

Background

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science, Bournemouth University

MSc in Neuroscience in Developmental Neurobiology, King's College London

PhD in Biology, Newcastle University


Background

Currently working as Scientific Officer (Microscopy) in the Electron Microscopy Research Services (EMRS).

Have experience in sample preparation and imaging for Scanning Electron Microscopy , Transmission Electron Microscopy and Serial Block Face-SEM, including serial sectioning and large sample preparation.


Member of The Royal Microscopy Society

Teaching

MRES Module

Enabling Technologies and Methodologies for Biomedical Research - MMB8053 

 

Training Courses

Transmission EM

Training packages are available for researchers which will reduce costs in the long term.

The TEM course is held over 3 days and covers ultra-microtomy and use of the transmission electron microscope. The course can be tailored to suit the individual.

Scanning EM

This is for groups who may have a high throughput of samples to be analysed. Once competent, the researchers would be allowed to use the microscope themselves.

 

School workshops  

We welcome visits from key stage 5 pupils and their teachers to the electron microscopy laboratory at Newcastle University's Medical School. During their 1.5-2 hour visit they will learn how specimens are prepared for both scanning and transmission EM and see the electron microscopes in action. Visits are suitable for both year 12 and year 13, though numbers are restricted (min 7, max 14).

Publications