James Barker | Kingston University London

• The analysis, biochemistry and novel removal (by development of eco-friendly techniques) of elements and compounds of biological and environmental concern.
• Development and validation of methods for analysis of drugs of abuse (e.g. Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies) and drug-drug interactions. Our results have demonstrated that hair analysis can be used in addition to urine/blood analyses as a valuable tool for long-term monitoring of drug (ab)use. Owing to the wide detection window, this approach may also offer an alternative approach for out-of-competition testing.
• Development of analytical and radiochemical techniques previously used in nuclear science such for pharmaceutical/biomedical applications.
• Separation and characterisation of compounds obtained from plant extracts and their possible therapeutic use as anti-cancer agents.

I am a RSC acknowledged blood alcohol analyst and was Head of the Forensic Toxicology Unit at University of Greenwich (1994-1998), Consultant for Kingston University (2019-present) and a former Expert Witness at High Court and Magistrates’ Court trials.

I also work with industry and have obtained a KTP award and SME Innovation Support Programme with Clinical Trials Laboratory Services Ltd worth in total £200,000. This achieved a high project outcome grading from the KTP Assessor.