On the move: the latest East Midlands hires
Nottingham-based scientific research charity Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME) has recruited Dr Lesley Gilmour, the named training and competency Officer (NTCO) at the University of Glasgow, as a trustee.
In her role at the University of Glasgow, Gilmour is responsible for the design and delivery of the training and competency framework for those working with research animals across the organisation, helping researchers to achieve the highest possible scientific and welfare standards and promoting the 3Rs principles of replacement, reduction and refinement.
FRAME is committed to replacing the use of animals in scientific experiments, and is dedicated to the development and implementation of new and scientifically valid methods that will replace the need for laboratory animals in medical and scientific research, education, and testing.
“I wanted to be involved in something that encourages a change in the mindset of scientists towards the use of and reliance on animal models for research, and strengthens their belief in non-animal alternatives,” Gilmour said. “Despite the fact that my academic career and current role involves the use of research animals, I believe that the use of animals for research can and should change towards the use of non-animal alternatives where possible.
Major Bruce Spencer
Major Bruce Spencer has joined the East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) as regional employer engagement director, taking over the post from the recently retired John Wilson, who was in post for over 20 years.
Spencer joins East Midlands RFCA with a wealth of experience in the military, serving as both Regular and Reserve Army officer. He was educated in Cambridge and commissioned into the Worcester and Sherwood Foresters as an officer. He then spent 38 years travelling the world, through 30 different countries. His various roles included a spell as the Military Attaché in Kathmandu, and running the Reserves Mobilisation centre in Nottingham.
In 2014 Spencer joined 162 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps and has spent the last 6 years engaged with employers, local government, youth and veterans organisations promoting the Armed Forces and Cadets.
He said: “I am looking forward to my role as the REED. Having deployed on many operations worldwide, I know the broad range of skills and benefits that Reservists bring to the Armed Forces. Equally, the Cadets from all three Services and the adults (Cadet Force Adult Volunteers) that lead them, are professional and caring people who help Cadets achieve their full potential. Both these areas are supported by partners who unstintingly enable this great work to be done.”
