Dr Tom Bassindale

Forensics and analytical science lecturer Tom studied for his PhD in the UK's only World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) accredited laboratory, and is currently leading a team from the University's Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC) in using state-of-the-art analytical techniques to tackle a growing issue in sport – failed doping tests due to contaminated supplements. 

After receiving his PhD, he worked as a forensic toxicologist both in the UK and most recently in New Zealand, testing human samples for drugs using analytical technologies.

Expertise:

• Forensic science
• Forensic toxicology
• Drug analysis
• Hair testing
• Analytical chemistry
• Anti-doping science

Tom also writes regularly on the topic of forensic science on his We Are Forensic blog.