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Dr Nicola Beresford

Nicola joined the NIBSC in 2011 and currently holds the position of Deputy Group Leader in the Physico-chemical Analysis group in the Division of Bacteriology. Nicola is responsible for quality control testing of Hib and Meningococcal polysaccharide and conjugate vaccines. Her research is focused on the characterisation of protein, lipid and protein-saccharide-based conjugate vaccines, as well as outer membrane vesicles as vaccine components. 

Recent Publications

Beresford NJ, Martino A, Feavers IM, Corbel MJ, Bai X, Borrow R, Bolgiano B. 2017. Quality, immunogenicity and stability of meningococcal serogroup ACWY-CRM197, DT and TT glycoconjugate vaccines. Vaccine 35:3598-3606. DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.03.066

Vipond C, Swann CJ, Dougall TW, Rigsby P, Gao F, Beresford NJ, Bolgiano B. 2017. Evaluation of candidate international standards for meningococcal serogroups A and X polysaccharide. Biologicals 47:33-45. DOI: 10.1016/j.biologicals.2017.03.001

Current position

Senior scientist, Division of Bacteriology

Qualifications

2008: PhD Biochemistry. University of Manchester, UK
2004: BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with Industrial Experience. University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), UK.     

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