Michael Ferguson

Enthusiastic young scientist driven to develop personally and contribute to academic research. Specifically interested in molecular genetics and gene regulation. Trained in a range of biological research techniques in my time at university and industry. Experience mentoring other Technicians and improving scientific methods in my current role. Familiar with presenting data to others. Motivated to solve problems and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Masters Thesis: Mutating and Studying TET demethylation Activity and Specificity: 9 Months (September 21- May 22)

• Oligonucleotide Primer design and PCR Mutagenesis
• PCR
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Bacterial Cell Cultures
• Protein expression and purification
• SDS-PAGE
• ELISA
• Presenting Data

Undergraduate Project: Molecular Dynamic Simulations in silico of the antibiotic resistance causing enzyme TEM-5 (March 21-May 21)

• Introduction to Bioinformatics
• Molecular Dynamic Simulations
• PYMOL

Analytical Technician at BioChek (February 2023- Current)

• Manufacturing and running ELISA assays.
• Working with Antigens.
• Lead for conjugate manufacture (60 different conjugates in 2024).
• Led Investigation into failed conjugates independently developing my own assays and methods, leading to me improving the conjugation process.
• Presenting conjugation data to upper management.
• Leading role in the training and mentoring of the analytical department.
• Overhauled departmental training improving the science and employee competency.
• Column Chromatography.
• AKTA and Unicorn Software.
• Pipette assembly/disassembly and calibration.

Masters Supervisor - Dr Tomasz Jurkowski
JurkowskiT@cardiff.ac.uk 

+44 29208 76291 

Sir Martin Evans Building, Museum Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3AX

Personal Tutor - Dr Henrietta Standley  

StandleyHJ@cardiff.ac.uk
+44 29208 76735
Sir Martin Evans Building, Room C/1.33, Museum Avenue, Cardiff, CF10 3AX

Current Manger - Harji Shergil

harji@biochek.com

02088933000

BioChek UK, 5 Kings Ride, Ascot, SL5 8BP