Dr Keith J Morris
Keith was awarded a 2:1 honours BSc degree in Zoology (1977) from Liverpool University's Faculty of Biology, and a Masters MSc degree in Environmental Pollution Control (1978) and a PhD in Atmospheric Aerosol Science (1984), both from Leeds University's Faculty of Engineering. Keith's PhD studies involved the characterisation of urban and rural atmospheric aerosols, with particular regard to modelling airborne pollutants. In 1984 Keith moved to the MRC Radiobiology Unit, Harwell, where he investigated the dosimetric implications of inhaled actinide particles. In 1989, Keith transferred to the UKAEA's Biomedical Research Department at the Harwell Laboratory. From 2001 to 2006, Keith ran the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology's modern optical microscopy live cell, laser micro-dissection and confocal imaging facilities.
In 2007 he joined the WTCHG's Molecular Cytogenetics and Microscopy Core, where he manages the day to day running of the Centre's Microscopy Core imaging facilities. In addition Keith is involved in centre based collaborative projects, providing support for FISH, immunofluorescence, cytological techniques, and microscopical analysis. Keith is also a STEM Ambassador for the schools science outreach program in Oxfordshire, and in 2001 he was awarded NQT secondary school teacher status after completing a PGCE in Secondary School Science.
Keith has extensive research experience in modern microscopic methods, histological techniques, image analysis, image processing, computer programming, and PC based imaging workstations. His hobbies include film/digital photography, graphics design, and personal computers.
A 'chromosome painting' FISH experiment