Mr Crossland joined NIBSC in 1990, after several years working in academic establishments (University of Sussex, Birkbeck College (University of London) and North East Surrey College of Technology.
His role in Biological Services Division has included detailed and practical involvement with the Institute’s batch release testing programme, and development of refinements for polio testing. He has also had a role in quality system implementation and operation. In May 2011 he assumed the role of Head of Division and is responsible for the management of the BSD facility, including ensuring appropriate licensing and legal compliance in the area of in vivo work.