Head of Scientific Facilities

Nicola Lawrence

Head of Imaging

With a research background in developmental biology, Nicola Lawrence has extensive experience of experimental design, sample preparation and image acquisition using a wide variety of techniques from standard wide-field and confocal, to more complex methods such as structured illumination and light-sheet microscopy.

Richard Butler

Image Analysis Specialist

Previously a biologist modelling neurodegenerative disease processes, Richard is now a core programmer for the Institute specialising in developing custom image analysis software for researchers. Whether it be image data quantification, data mining, or dynamic web tools, Richard can help.

Sargon Groß-Thebing

Imaging Associate

As a cell and developmental biologist with an interdisciplinary PhD, Sargon has sound hands-on experience in various imaging modalities such as light-sheet microscopy and the development of efficient workflows to support quantitative image processing and analysis of big imaging data.