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Dr Liz Mccarthy
Technical Specialist (Biosciences)

Heinz Wolff 150

Summary

Liz joined Brunel in 2024 as the Microscopy Technical Specialist, they are responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our high-end light microscopy facilities. Their expertise ensures that our students, staff, and external clients have access to state-of-the-art resources, supporting both teaching and research activities.

Responsibility

With a strong focus on training, Liz leads sessions to equip students and staff with the skills they need to safely and effectively carry out their imaging experiments.  Whether guiding students through practical sessions, supporting research projects, or spearheading new initiatives, they are dedicated to fostering a safe and innovative learning environment.

Beyond their technical expertise, Liz is a key collaborator within the College’s Services Team, working closely with departments across the University to maintain high standards in estate and facilities management. From leading procurement processes for new equipment to supporting college-wide initiatives, their work helps drive innovation and efficiency.

Passionate about advancing biosciences, Liz also engages with external stakeholders, including suppliers, learned societies, and consultancy clients. Their involvement in research support, technical development, and income-generating activities makes them an invaluable asset to both the University and the broader scientific community.

With their wealth of experience, dedication to excellence, and commitment to student success, Liz is an integral part of our team, ensuring that Brunel’s Biosciences Division remains at the forefront of scientific research and education.

Publications

Pérez-Hernández CA, Kern CC, Butkeviciute E, McCarthy E, Dockrell HM, Moreno-Altamirano MMB, Aguilar-López BA, Bhosale G, Wang H, Gems D, Duchen MR, Smith SG, Sánchez-García FJ. Mitochondrial Signature in Human Monocytes and Resistance to Infection in C. elegans During Fumarate-Induced Innate Immune Training.
Front Immunol. 2020 Aug 5;11:1715. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.01715. PMID: 32849605; PMCID: PMC7419614.
Willcocks SJ, Denman C, Cia F, McCarthy E, Cuccui J, Wren BW. Virulence of the emerging pathogen, Burkholderia pseudomallei, depends upon the O-linked oligosaccharyltransferase, PglL. Future Microbiol. 2020 Mar;15:241-257. doi: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0165. PMID: 32271107; PMCID: PMC7611010.
Loh LN, McCarthy EMC, Narang P, Khan NA, Ward TH. Escherichia coli K1 utilizes host macropinocytic pathways for invasion of brain microvascular endothelial cells. Traffic. 2017 Nov;18(11):733-746. doi: 10.1111/tra.12508. Epub 2017 Sep 20. PMID: 28799243.
Roberts CH, Last A, Molina-Gonzalez S, Cassama E, Butcher R, Nabicassa M, McCarthy E, Burr SE, Mabey DC, Bailey RL, Holland MJ. Development and evaluation of a next-generation digital PCR diagnostic assay for ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infections. J Clin Microbiol. 2013 Jul;51(7):2195-203. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00622-13. Epub 2013 May 1. PMID: 23637300; PMCID: PMC3697714.
Berryman S, Brooks E, Burman A, Hawes P, Roberts R, Netherton C, Monaghan P, Whelband M, Cottam E, Elazar Z, Jackson T, Wileman T. Foot-and-mouth disease virus induces autophagosomes during cell entry via a class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-independent pathway. J Virol. 2012 Dec;86(23):12940-53. doi: 10.1128/JVI.00846-12. Epub 2012 Sep 19. PMID: 22993157; PMCID: PMC3497631.

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