Archives: Staff
Dr Gerald Boalch
Dr Gerald Boalch is a marine phycologist and has worked at the MBA since 1958, for the first thee years as International paints research Fellow and then as phycologist on the staff. From 1993 to 1999 he also served as Bursar and assistant to the Director. He has published a number of papers on seaweed … Read more
Gemma Brice, MSc
As a continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey Plankton Analyst since 2008, I have gained a wealth of taxonomic expertise in phyto and zooplankton from the North Atlantic and Pacific regions of the survey. I help with the smooth operation of the survey through processing log forms, managing the cutting team and sample preparation. I am … Read more
Fraser Brough BSc, MRes
My role as a research assistant within Dr Dan Smale’s group involves supporting the science through assisting with scientific diving operations, rocky shore surveys and laboratory processing of benthic marine samples. I graduated from the University of Plymouth with an MRes in Applied Marine Science where my project focused on the impact of Artificial Light … Read more
Professor Colin Brownlee, FMBA, FLS
I am a Ray Lankester Fellow at the Marine Biological Association and Professor Emeritus in the School of Ocean and Earth Sciences at the University of Southampton. I am a former MBA Director and Senior Research Fellow. I study algal cells in order to understand fundamental aspects of cell biology, including transport across cell membranes, … Read more
Julie Bunt
My role is that of DASSH Officer on a part time basis, where I conduct digitisation and standardisation activities across a variety of Marine Biodiversity data sets. I am responsible for collating and reporting statistics, liasing with partners and also DASSH team’s social media udates. I am continuing to study part time and am a … Read more
Rob Camp, Mem.MBA
I am the instrumentation and data technician for the Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey department of the Marine Biological Association, responsible for the deployment, recovery and maintenance of instruments fitted to the CPR. I am currently engaged with the iCPR project, enhancing the capabilities of the CPR by using a new set of procedures and … Read more
Neri Campbell
With almost 10 years’ experience working in public relations, journalism and marketing, I have a wealth of communication knowledge which I use to promote the world-leading research and science innovation from the Marine Biological Association.My key areas of expertise are: news stories, press releases and distribution, web editing, working with the media, digital design and … Read more
