I have been employed at BAS since 2003, with my career progressing from my original employment as Genomics Technician through MicroMolecular Lab Suite Manager (2008) to my current role as Senior Laboratory Manager (2013). Previous to this role I worked as a Forensic DNA Scientist. I have a B.Sc. in Marine & Environmental Biology (University of St Andrews), a M.Sc. in Science (Open University) and have recently completed a part-time PhD on Genetic Diversity of Antarctic Fish (University of St Andrews). I am a member of the Institute of Safety in Research and Technology, a member of the Institute for Science and Technology and a Registered Biosafety Practitioner.
My research interests focus on species identification and understanding of populations structures using genetic techniques, such as DNA barcoding and microsatellite analysis. Previous work has included a variety of Antarctic marine invertebrates and bird species. My main area of interest is Antarctic deep sea fish, particularly the Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) and associated by-catch species, Grenadiers (Macrourus) and eel cods (Muraenolepis).
Morley, S., Bates, A., Clark, M., Fitzcharles, E., Smith, R., Stainthorp, R., & Peck, L. (2024). Acclimation and acclimatisation of marine ectotherms collected at Rothera Research Station and Scott Base in Antarctica between 2004 and 2015 (Version 1.0) [Data set]. NERC EDS UK Polar Data Centre. https://doi.org/10.5285/60b777b4-0bd6-48c3-a301-c700854fbfa1
Collins, M., Fitzcharles, E., Maclaine, J., & Goodall-Copestake, W. (2021). Morphometric data from fish of the genus Muraenolepis from South Georgia and from published descriptions (Version 1.0) [Data set]. UK Polar Data Centre, Natural Environment Research Council, UK Research & Innovation. https://doi.org/10.5285/6c462d80-45ee-4b2f-bf71-9c8de3db19d1
Scientific labs at British Antarctic Survey (BAS) in their Cambridge headquarters and at Rothera Research Station in Antarctica have achieved a sustainability award from the Laboratory Sustainability Efficiency Assessment (LEAF) […]
On International Women’s Day (8 March 2021), we mark and celebrate women working at British Antarctic Survey (BAS). We showcase the diversity of roles and specialities of those working in […]
During the early part of the 2019 season, the Station laboratory underwent a major upgrade. This multipurpose facility comprises four separate laboratory spaces.
