Staff at i2LNorthEast in Newcastle
Dr Catherine Whaley – Director - i2LNorthEast
Following a first degree from Staffordshire University, Catherine obtained her PhD “The action of naturally occurring semiochemicals on feeding behaviour and neurophysiology of the field slug, Deroceras reticulatum”, from IACR Rothamsted. Catherine has since established a large based of national and international clients, including multi-nationals, governmental agencies and small to medium sized commercial companies.
In March 2005 Catherine opened a branch office of the company in Newcastle, providing an important second geographical site capability for field and glasshouse studies. The new office – i2L NorthEast, works closely with Newcastle University, renting space for trials at the excellent Close House Biology Field Station. I2L NorthEast has been an instant success and currently employs five staff, plus additional temporary labour, carrying out a range of mollusc, horticultural, agricultural and herbicide trials.
Catherine is a Director of the company.
Ms Lucie Scriven – Study Director
After Graduating from her BSc (Hons) in 2005, Lucie has worked on biodiversity research projects in Madagascar, the Philippines and Africa and is a member of the Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Lucie joined the i2L North East branch in 2008 and has worked on a variety of GEP Efficacy trials covering a variety of common agricultural pests, principally Mollusc field and caged arena studies, focusing on bait formulations and product development.
Mr Michael Robinson – Study Director
Michael started work at the company in 2009 after graduating from Newcastle University with a BSc (Hons) in Biology. Since joining the company he has been involved in a variety of studies including slug, aphid, herbicide, and bumblebee glasshouse and field trials. Outside of work Michael enjoys playing football.
Ms Sarah Barlow - Study Director
Sarah Barlow started work for i2L North East as a Trials Officer in October 2005 having graduated from Newcastle University with a BSc Honours degree in Environmental Biology during that summer, and was promoted to Study Director in January 2007. Since joining i2L North East, Sarah has been involved with a wide range of GEP efficacy studies including whitefly, herbicide, aphid and Lepidoptera glasshouse and field trials but the majority of her work has focused on slug field and caged arena trials. She works under the supervision of Dr Catherine Whaley as part of our team based at Newcastle University's Close House Field Station.
Mr Luke Cartlidge – Study Director
I started work at i2LResearch Ltd in June 2010 after completing an honours degree in biology at Newcastle University. Since starting at i2LResearch Ltd I have been involved with trials on slugs, scale insects, bumble bees and caterpillars. Before my degree I had worked for a year in Japan teaching English. I am an associate member of the society of biology. Outside work I enjoy travel and camping.
Mr Mark Whaley – Site manager
Mark has only recently joined the i2L NE team as a Trials Officer. Previous to this he worked extensively in the Engineering industry, designing high precision surgical equipment for the Medical industry. Since joining i2L Research he has been primarily involved with Molluscicide screening trials and specialist glasshouse trials examining insect foraging behaviour. Outside work Mark particularly enjoys walking and is involved in the local amateur dramatics society.