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Clare is a researcher at the Moredun Institute. Her current interests inlcude: Molecular epidemiology and transmission dynamics of Cryptosporidium spp: detection, speciation and typing of isolates from environmental samples (water samples as well as faecal material from livestock and wildlife) generated from one catchment area Development and optimisation of recovery methods for detecting Cryptosporidium spp. in environmental samples Development of a quantitative PCR for detection of zoonotic species of Cryptosporidium in water to facilitate outbreak investigations Prevalence, genetic
Susan is a catchment scientist and practitioner. She specialises in understanding anthropogenic impacts on water and habitat quality in order to support the sustainable management of river systems. Susan coordinates a programme of water-energy research in support of the sustainable planning, development and management of Scotland's hydropower resources. The work is investigating the implications of continued reliance on hydropower, with a focus on future water scenarios, competing water demands, and tradeoffs with other ecosystem services. Within this programme Susan is leading research that
Nikki is an environmental scientist at the James Hutton Institute. Nikki's current research is focused on soil hydrology and its linkage to water quality, quantity and Green House Gas emissions. She is involved in modelling soil erosion at national and catchment scales using Pan European Soil Risk Assessment model, PESERA. She is interested in developing links between soil hydrology and the transport of chemicals and particulate matter both in fragile upland environments and lowland agricultural systems. She is also interested how the spatial distribution or soils can be linked to national
Steve is a hydromorphologist who is interested in physical processes and forms within river systems. His main current research interests are: Evaluating the effectiveness of river restoration at the reach scale in a degraded agricultural stream (Logie Burn, Aberdeenshire) and a large gravel bed river with an altered floodplain (River Dee near Braemar, Aberdeenshire). The effectiveness of natural flood management and coarse sediment measures including novel in-stream wooden structures in upland catchments (Bowmont Water, Scottish Borders). Monitoring and modelling the hydro-geomorphic effects
Maddy is a soil ecologist working within the Ecological Sciences group at the James Hutton Institute. Her research interests include C and N cycling in soils and how these soil functions can be influenced by microbial communities. Maddy currently works on the NERC funded CZO project Using critical zone science to enhance soil fertility and improve ecosystem services for peri-urban agriculture in China.
“Hutton’s approach epitomises the Institute’s purpose, intent and values. He was willing to stand up to dogma, based on the rigorous pursuit of observation and science. Two hundred and ninety three years ago today, one of the most influential Scots ever was born: a man whose influence on our understanding of the earth was revolutionary at the time and has unlocked vast areas of related knowledge since then. He successfully challenged the then-accepted idea that the Earth was only thousands of years old. And yet his name is barely known in his homeland, despite his worldwide impact and
"Researching how we alter our systems and develop new systems of agricultural production using agroecological principles, is very aligned with the need to mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions" Ways to achieve the ambitious greenhouse emission targets, as described in the proposed Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill, were at the centre of discussions during a session of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee of the Scottish Parliament, to which experts of the James Hutton Institute and other stakeholders gave evidence. More information from: Bernardo
"We were able to provide evidence on the delivery of geoscience in aspects of search and as trace evidence across the legal systems in England and Wales and in Scotland" Scientists of the James Hutton Institute have provided evidence for an investigation conducted by the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee into the quality and reliability of forensic science within the UK legal system, as part of a hard-hitting report entitled Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice System: A Blueprint for Change. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, Tel: +44
"It is vital to adopt a co-ordinated approach across sectors to monitoring plant diseases, as well as helping stakeholders understand how to improve their plant health capabilities" An online, user-friendly plant health information resource will be launched at Scotland's first-ever Plant Health Conference, which is set to gather representatives from industry, public bodies, government and scientists, all around the common theme of how best to preserve Scotland's plant-based industries. More information from: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224