Anthony Kermode’s role within CAB International (CABI) involves the maintenance of CABI’s current culture collection as well as preserving newly deposited microorganisms for the long term using liquid nitrogen and freeze drying.
In previous employment Anthony has worked at MGS Laboratories Ltd, in the validation of disinfectants and other general microbiology testing. Anthony Kermode is currently building on CABI’s long history in preservation research through his PhD, looking at development of optimised cryopreservation regimes for i) microbial consortia / microbiome samples and ii) recalcitrant fungi including fastidious organisms. Exploring means to confirm functionality post preservation.
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