Matthew Illsley

Experience

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  Blond McIndoe Research Foundation

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Laboratory Technician and manager

  Technical support in the installation and use of a cleanroom producing skin and limbal keratinocytes for autologous human transplantation to burns patients. This work required MHRA and HTA oversight, the role involved production of SOPs and traceability documentation, remote monitoring and logging of the cleanroom environment, QA/QC of supplied consumables and multiple analyses of the transplanted cells. In addition to the clear room work the role also involved isolation from human tissue and maintenance of primary human chondrocytes, bone marrow stem cells, skin and limbal fibroblasts, keratinocytes, including for autologous transplant. Research work included cytotoxicity of carbon nanotubes, measurement of cellular adhesion to biomaterial surfaces, laboratory and equipment management, and training responsibilities. Show less

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  University of Brighton

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2018

  Senior Research Fellow

  Bench scientist and manager on research projects that developed and manufactured prototype biomaterials, including; Wound dressings to treat thermal and chemical burns, non-healing ulcers, malodour, and to report on the condition of the wound without removing the dressing. Multilaminate biodegradable polymer films for waste containment in humid environments.Complex composites containing nanoparticles for absorption, catalysis, antimicrobial and self cleaning properties.

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  Anamad Ltd.

  Feb 2018 - now

  Managing Director

  Anamad Ltd. has won competitions for funding from the RAeng and Innovate UK for the development of technologies that secure water safety.

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  National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Programme Manager

  Programme Manager for the flagship research funding scheme at a UKRI government research council. Management of an investment of ~3 million pa. and ~90 ongoing projects.Monitoring and assessment of scientific quality and progress for ongoing awards.Providing feedback, managing meetings with challenging stakeholders and dispute resolution. Front line point of contact representing the organisation at events and meetings all over the UK.