BMTC Team Profiles

Meet the team providing training to empower the next generation of metabolomics researchers
	Professor Warwick Dunn Professor of Analytical and Clinical Metabolomics Director of Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre Director of Mass Spectrometry, Phenome Centre Birmingham Professor Warwick (Rick) Dunn’s research group focuses on developing innovative chromatography, mass spectrometry, sample collection and computational resources and their application in the study of the complex role of metabolites in human ageing and diseases. Areas of biomedical study include endocrinology, inflammation and immunology including musculoskeletal health, cardio-renal diseases and complications of reproduction and pregnancy. More information on Rick's profile page.
	Professor Mark Viant Professor of Metabolomics Executive Director of Phenome Centre Birmingham Professor Mark Viant’s expertise lies in the field of metabolomics. His research spans from method development in analytical chemistry and bioinformatics through to the application of metabolomics to environmental toxicology. More information on Mark's profile page.
	Dr Ralf Weber Director of Bioinformatics, Phenome Centre Birmingham Dr Ralf Weber is a bioinformatician who specialises in developing and applying data processing, biostatistics and data mining tools to derive clear biochemical interpretations of clinical and environmental metabolomics data. More information on Ralf's profile page.
	Dr Catherine Winder Operations Manager for Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre & Phenome Centre Birmingham Cate is a biologist, interested in the application of bio-analytical techniques to study biological systems. She specialises in the application of metabolomics to study microorganisms in biotechnology and systems biology approaches. bmtc@contacts.bham.ac.uk
	Mr David Epps Project Manager for Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre & Phenome Centre Birmingham David Epps works alongside the metabolomics training team providing day-to-day administrative support. David deals with logistics, information, marketing, booking support, billing, customer feedback and ensuring that Birmingham Metabolomics Training Centre clients have the best possible experience on our workshops and courses. bmtc@contacts.bham.ac.uk