ISTM

Education

PhD Medical Entomology and Parasitology:

October 2006 - Keele University, Life Sciences. 

 Thesis: “Changes in golden hamster behaviour and attractiveness to the sand fly Lutzomyia longipalpis as a result of Leishmania infection”.

MSc Molecular Parasitology and Vector Biology, with distinction:

September 2000 - Universities of Keele, Salford and Manchester.

BSc(Hons) Cell Biology, first class:

June 1999 - University of Portsmouth.

Current Employment

Postdoctoral Research Scientist, August 2007 – present:

Keele University / University Hospital of North Staffordshire

Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research.

“Disorders of the Menstrual Cycle”.

Previous Employment

Research Technician, January 2007 – July 2007.

Keele University / University Hospital of North Staffordshire

Institute for Science & Technology in Medicine – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Research.

“Disorders of the Menstrual Cycle”.

Research Assistant, October 2002 – March 2006.

Keele University, Life Sciences, Centre for Applied Entomology and Parasitology, Chemical Ecology Research Group. 

“Investigating the dynamics of host odour manipulation by visceralizing Leishmania”.

Research Assistant, May 2002 – August 2002.

Keele University, Life Sciences, Centre for Applied Entomology and Parasitology, Thrips Research Group.

“Investigating Frankliniella occidentalis behaviour”.

Research Assistant, February 2001 – March 2002.

Keele University, Life Sciences, Centre for Applied Entomology and Parasitology, Chemical Ecology Research Group. 

My research interests lie in diagnostic gynaecology, particularly the quantification of menstrual cycle disorders and the non-fertility aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 

ARTICLES

Magnay JL, Nevatte TM, Dhingra V and O’Brien S (2010)  Menstrual blood loss measurement: validation of the alkaline haematin technique for feminine hygiene products containing super absorbent polymers.  Fertility and Sterility.  Article in press.

Nevatte, T., Magnay, J. and O’Brien, PMS.  Quantification of Menstrual Cycle Disorders.  European Obstetrics and Gynaecology.  3(1), 2-3. 

CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS

Nevatte, T., Borlase, D., Magnay, J. and O’Brien, S.  Evaluation of the Menstrual Pictogram and detergent-based alkaline haematin method for use with ultra-slim sanitary towels.  Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaceologists 7th International Scientific Meeting.  Montreal 2008.

Gupta, M., Nevatte, T., Magnay, J. and O’Brien, PMS.  Quantifying Menstrual Blood Loss.  Medical Women’s Federation Autumn  Conference.  Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London, November 2007.

Gupta, M., Nevatte, T., Magnay, J. and O’Brien, PMS.  Quantifying Menstrual Blood Loss.  9th West Midlands Obstetrics and Gynaecology trainee’s annual scientific meeting, Birmingham, September 2007.

Nevatte, T., Ward, R.D. and Hamilton, G.  The dynamics of host odour manipulation.  Royal Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Research in Progress Meeting, London, December 2002.

• Module leader for “Human Physiology and Anatomy” and “Scientific Communication” modules on MSc courses in Biomedical Engineering and Cell and Tissue Engineering.
• 4th year medical student laboratory project supervisor for 3 students (duration 3 months each).
• MSc student laboratory supervisor for three student dissertations (duration 6 months each).
• Undergraduate laboratory supervisor for two student projects (duration 4 months each).
• Demonstrator to first and second year undergraduate practical classes for four years.  Modules included: Pathology, Genetics, Parasitology, Invertebrates and I.T. skills.
• Completed Demonstrator’s qualification (Keele University).
• Designed and delivered first year undergraduate general skills tutorial sessions – topics included note taking, essay writing presentation skills and examination skills.

FUNDING

 Guy-Hilton Research Fund – “Characterising symptom prevalence in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in North Staffordshire with specific reference to obesity, cardiovascular risk, dyslipidaemia and endometrial cancer.” 12 months £23,655.

Bayer Schering Pharma 2009:  “Validation of the Menstrual Pictogram (SAP-c version) for quantification of menstrual fluid loss.” 18 months £380,000.

Advantage West Midlands 2009: “Menstrual Symptometrics System Prototype Development Project.” Proof of Concept grant, 6 months £30,000.

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in research (2005)  “Maintenance of Lutzomyia longipalpis colonies using an artificial membrane blood-feeding method”  -  1 year project grant, £42,500.

The Wellcome Trust (2002) “The dynamics of host odour manipulation by visceralising Leishmania”  -  3 year project grant, £180,000.

INNOVATION

Involved in the set up of Symptometrics (http://www.symptometrics.com/), a medtech spin-out from Keele University and UHNS, along with Professor Shaughn O’Brien.  Symptometrics has been shortlisted for the ICT WM Innovation Awards – Knowledge Transfer category.