About
With nearly 20 years experience of working in clinical diagnostic mycology, the time is right for us to start to share our knowledge and skills with others so that the next generation of clinical microbiologists can be confident in the identification and interpretation of fungal organisms isolated in the clinical diagnostic laboratory.
We participate in the EQA scheme for mycology provided by UK NEQAS to ensure that you can have confidence in the identifications which are generated by our team of expert mycologists.
Who we are
Testimonials
Naomi Laws, Biomedical Scientist, Public Health Wales, Swansea.
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Wanaemi Allison, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals
“Truly superb! A really immersive course with a wealth of information provided. An opportunity to study clinically relevant fungi which are rarely seen in the lab day-to-day. Course material and delivery is diverse and detailed. Mark and Zoe were exceptional points of knowledge, providing insight and expert knowledge with ease in an easily understood manner. Exceptional!”
Wanaemi Allison, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Wanaemi Allison, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals
“It is a very good course and I would recommend the 3-day course for anyone.”
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
“So welcoming and patient with us, it was incredible how much time and effort you put into just the preparation alone, it was great to have so much time to do hands on work in the lab and actually handle the different cultures, I really appreciated that and found it really helped with my learning experience along with having you both at hand to absorb some of your fungal wisdom. I really did learn a lot and valued my time there and that's all thanks to yours and Zoe's hard work. I haven't shut up about the course since I arrived back and have already started putting into practice the new techniques I've learned. I can honestly say your course just made me love Mycology more and made me even more fascinated with the wonderful world of fungi.”
Michelle Watson, Senior BMS/Training Officer, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Michelle Watson, Senior BMS/Training Officer, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Amber Conley-Calbo Mesalles, Biomedical Scientist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead.
“Great Course! V. enthusiastic teacher. Useful to see unusual fungi. Good amount of teaching time with small group.”
E. Deniz Oztek, MSc Student, Medical Mycology.
Michelle Watson, Senior BMS/Training Officer, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Amy Mortimer, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
“Zoe and Mark are exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The variety of colony examples we explored hands on was outstanding. We were generously provided with food and drinks whenever we wished. The teaching elements were perfectly balanced, and Mark was always happy to answer any questions we had.”
Amy Mortimer, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
Michelle Watson, Senior BMS/Training Officer, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
Amy Mortimer, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
“A very well conducted course in a welcoming environment. Mark has been very thorough with both tutorial and practical based learning. The separation of the 3 courses has been really helpful in expanding my knowledge and giving me confidence. We will highly recommend the course to others. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and best practice.”
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
“A great course, good facilities, equipment etc, very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. The level of the course was pitched just right. Would recommend this course for all levels of BMS staff regardless of previous experience. Staff we very knowledgeable in their field”
Jessica Mellon, Biomedical Scientist, Kettering General Hospital.
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
“Very educational, course providers very helpful and knowledgeable. I feel this course has massively improved my confidence to identify dermatophytes from clinical samples, to utilise in my practice as a BMS.”
Vanessa Lieng, Biomedical Scientist, Kettering General Hospital.
Simon Turnbull, Senior Biomedical Scientist, North Devon District Hospital.
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
“Course was very informative, and Mark and Zoe were helpful and ready to answer any questions. I felt as though I had learnt a lot from both presentations and demonstrations throughout the day”
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
“Wonderful course with friendly instructors. Informative and challenging at the right level. Nice to discuss clinical impacts on patients and get am overall view of where microbiology and mycology fits in with patient management.”
Andrew O’Sullivan, Biomedical Scientist, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London.
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
Samantha Laurance-Young, Senior Biomedical Scientist, University Hospitals Plymouth.
“Brilliant Training. The trainers were excellent and very helpful to us throughout the 3 days. Very friendly atmosphere. Will encourage me to get more into mycology and improve my knowledge.”
Samantha Laurance-Young, Senior Biomedical Scientist, University Hospitals Plymouth.
Tabitha Dowson, Biomedical Scientist, County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust.
Samantha Laurance-Young, Senior Biomedical Scientist, University Hospitals Plymouth.
“Excellent training by a very knowledgeable trainer. Came away with lots of tips and advice on how to improve the whole mycology section in my laboratory. The lectures were informative, and I now feel more confident in approaching fungal ID.”
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
“A great course overall, Mark and Zoe were very professional, helpful, and made the day very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend the course.”
Jodie Smith, Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
“Excellent course, very helpful, would recommend the course.”
Danielle Lloyd, Biomedical Scientist, University Hospitals Plymouth.
Paul Blakemore, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Worcester Royal Hospital.
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
“Training was amazing. Thank you for your patience.”
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
"Brilliant, kind, accommodating, helpful and supportive. We're extremely grateful for all the help and support that you have extended to us. Likewise, for sharing your knowledge and expertise in medical mycology."
Ness Kozlowski, Senior Biomedical Scientist, UKHSA mycology Reference Laboratory.
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Ness Kozlowski, Senior Biomedical Scientist, UKHSA mycology Reference Laboratory.
"Dr Fraser's training is clear and thorough, reflecting long experience and in depth knowledge. A pleasure to work with."
Sharon Sayle, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, North Bristol NHS Trust.
Alicia Rivera, Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.
Ness Kozlowski, Senior Biomedical Scientist, UKHSA mycology Reference Laboratory.
"You're such a great teacher, enthusiastic, interesting, explaining it in a way that's understandable and so compelling it makes you want to learn more."
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