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Manus describes his research and how SelectScience helps him work more effectively

22 Mar 2015
Lois Manton-O'Byrne, PhD
Executive Editor

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Manus is a SelectScience Advanced Reviewer, and has been a Member since May 2014

In 2014, Manus took part in the SelectScience Global Food Fraud and Safety Special Feature, with the filming of a video interview with Prof. Andy Meharg about the quantification of inorganic arsenic in food samples. Manus has worked at the Institute for Global Security for two years, and is focused on developing methods for the analysis of food samples. Day-to-day, Manus manages the ICP-MS facility and is responsible for the running of the laboratory.

Optimizing Methods

When Manus joined the team, there was a lot of work to do to get the lab started, and Manus was involved in the initial setup of the facility. He researched products and helped the team to purchase the Thermo Scientific iCAP Q ICP-MS instrument; while the most recent purchase was the Sercon 20-22 IRMS with an elemental analyzer and a high temperature elemental analyzer. Method optimization is very important as Manus requires efficient, highly sensitive and reproducible results on a daily basis.

Why SelectScience?

Manus uses SelectScience to research new pieces of equipment and find comprehensive methods for optimization. "SelectScience is a great source of methods and applications for different types of matrix and samples. The ability to narrow down the search quickly, shortens the development time."


SelectScience's reviews and application notes enable me to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency

 


Manus Carey 

Research Scientist, Queen's University, Belfast

About Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast has recently been rated number one in the UK for Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Sciences. The Institute for Global Food Security, directed by Prof. Chris Elliott, has numerous state-of-the-art laboratories and technologies, which enables cutting-edge research into plant health and food security. The department works closely with the UK Government on safe standards for testing food to ensure food security for the general public.

Beta Testing the New SelectScience Website...

Likes

  • The new look of the website is clear, comprehensive and easy to navigate.
  • I like the reviews and application notes, as they enable me to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency.

"A big thank you to Manus for taking part in the Global Food Fraud and Safety Special Feature and for beta-testing our new site for us. I look forward to working with him again in near future." Lois Manton-O'Byrne, Deputy Editor Applied Sciences

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