Ms Helen Yull (MRes, BSc (Hons))

Derogated Category 3 Laboratory Manager & Senior Research Technical Officer

  • Matthews Lab | Institute of Immunology & Infection Research | School of Biological Sciences | King’s Buildings | Ashworth Labs |
  • School of Biological Sciences
  • Institute of Immunology and Infection Research

Contact details

Address

Street

Matthews Lab, Room 4.58,
Ashworth Laboratories,
King’s Buildings,
Charlotte Auerbach Road

City
Edinburgh
Post code
EH9 3FL

Availability

  • Monday - Thursday (8.30am - 5pm)
    Friday (8.30am - 11.30am)

Background

Helen Yull is a dCL3 Laboratory Manager with extensive experience in research and diagnostic laboratory environments. She currently manages the laboratories supporting the Matthews Group, whose research focuses on understanding the life cycle controls of trypanosomes.

Helen has a broad background in laboratory research and diagnostics, having previously worked in areas including Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) research and diagnostics, protein biochemistry, and genetics. This diverse experience has provided her with a strong foundation in laboratory techniques, experimental research, and the management of specialist laboratory environments.

In her current role, Helen supports trypanosome research through cell culture and microscopy-based approaches, while overseeing the safe and effective operation of the laboratories. Her combination of technical expertise, diagnostic experience, and laboratory management skills makes her an experienced and valued member of the research team.

Qualifications

Masters by Research (MRes) in Molecular Microbiology, University of Edinburgh, (2002 - 2003)

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, Liverpool John Moores University, (1998-2002)