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Invertebrate Facility

The Invertebrate Facility provides support services to researchers within the Biosciences department working with a range of invertebrate model and non-model organisms, including Drosophila, C. elegans, spiders, aphids, moths, bumblebees, mosquitoes and Black Soldier flies.

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LEAF Accreditation

The Invertebrate Facility has been awarded Bronze accreditation in recognition of our achievements in reducing energy consumption and operating in a more sustainable way. Our commitment to improving our environmental performance continues as we actively work towards Silver accreditation.

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Department of Biosciences

Stockton Road

Durham 

DH1 3LE

 

Dr David Doupe - Academic lead

Email: david.p.doupe@durham.ac.uk

 

Gillian Summerill - Facility Manager

Email: gillian.summerill@durham.ac.uk