Technician Team Leader, Sport Science and Physical Activity

I graduated from De Montfort University in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science.

I started working as a technician in the sport science labs at the University of Bedfordshire in 2008, and became senior technician in 2012. I enjoy working across all areas of sport and science and physical activity, but am most knowledgeable within the area of exercise physiology. Phlebotomy and blood analysis are activities I particularly enjoy!

I became technician team leader in January 2021, so all well as continuing to carry out technical duties within the labs, I also manage our team of technicians.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science
• Venepuncture and cannulation trained
• First aid, emergency oxygen and defibrillator trained
• eIRMER (Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations, NHS Health England)
• DEXA Scanner operator
• Good Clinical Practice (NIHR)
• Biochemical Lab Skills (Crawford Scientific)

Technical Expertise

• All areas of sport science support

Publications

• Saini, A., McBride, R., Davies, B., Martine, N., Sculthope, N., and Brewer, J. A (2013) Multi-Ingredient Nutritional Supplement (MINS) Increases Fat Oxidation and Augments Metabolic Rate. Journal of Athletic Enhancement, 2:1.

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1234 793004 ext. 4004
E: roisin.brown@beds.ac.uk