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Biography
Dr Graeme Turnbull is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Applied Sciences. His research is focused on collaboration with industry, and current projects include the development of novel methods for microbial diagnostics with bioMérieux, and a Knowledge Transfer Partnership in industrial biocatalysis with Sterling Pharma Solutions.
Education/Academic qualification
Chemistry, PhD, Preparation and evaluation of novel heterocycles for the detection and identification of clinically important microorganisms., Northumbria University
Sept 2009 → Dec 2012
Award Date: 10 Dec 2012
Chemistry, BSc (Hons), Chemical and Pharmaceutical Science
Sept 2005 → Jul 2009
Award Date: 1 Jul 2009
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Glycosides of fluorinated p-nitrophenol offer improved sensitivity for detection of β-galactosidase and β-glucuronidase in Escherichia coli and other Enterobacterales
Burton, M., Cains, C., Fenwick, D. J. C., Garcha, A., Preece, C. L., Saleem, S., Stanforth, S. P., Turner, H. J., Turnbull, G. & Perry, J. D., 1 Jun 2026, In: Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 135, 6 p., 130573.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chromogenic hydroxyanthraquinone-based enzyme substrates for the detection of microbial β-D-galactosidase, β-D-glucuronidase and β-D-ribosidase
Burton, M., Garcha, A., Marrs, E. C. L., Perry, J. D., Stanforth, S. P., Turnbull, G. & Turner, H. J., Dec 2025, In: RSC Advances. 15, 6, p. 4229-4235 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A concise synthesis of anti-bicyclo[6.1.0]nonyne carboxylic acid
Weir, M., Vaccari, B., Matthews, A., Turnbull, G. & Kozhevnikov, V., 21 Nov 2024, In: RSC Advances. 14, 50, p. 37400-37403 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chromogenic enzyme substrates based on [2-(nitroaryl)ethenyl]pyridinium and quinolinium derivatives for the detection of nitroreductase activity in clinically important microorganisms
Cellier-Rastit, M., Chalansonnet, V., James, A. L., Johnston, A., Orenga, S., Perry, J. D., Roger-Dalbert, C., Salwatura, V. L., Stanforth, S., Sykes, H. E., Truong, V. T. & Turnbull, G., 14 Jul 2023, In: Journal of Materials Chemistry B. 11, 26, p. 6106-6113 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Beyond GalNAc! Drug delivery systems comprising complex oligosaccharides for targeted use of nucleic acid therapeutics
O'Sullivan, J., Muñoz-Muñoz, J., Turnbull, G., Sim, N., Penny, S. & Moschos, S., 14 Jul 2022, In: RSC Advances. 12, 32, p. 20432-20446 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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NEPIC Industry Academic Showcase
Turnbull, G. (Participant)
3 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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“The synergy of exceptional graduates, ambitious industry, and wise old academics.”
Turnbull, G. (Speaker)
23 Oct 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Analytical Research Forum 2025
Turnbull, G. (Participant)
18 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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“Sepsis – the cost of antimicrobial resistance.”
Turnbull, G. (Speaker)
25 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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“Green Synthesis using Biocatalysis – the role of analytical science.”
Turnbull, G. (Speaker)
27 Sept 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Prizes
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Royal Society of Chemistry 2018 Inspirational Member Award
Turnbull, G. (Recipient), Jul 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Royal Society of Chemistry 2023 Inspirational Committee Award
Turnbull, G. (Recipient), 1 Jun 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Royal Society of Chemistry 2025 Award for Exceptional Service
Turnbull, G. (Recipient), Jul 2025
Prize
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The Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize: 2022 Analytical Division Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science
Adam, A. (Recipient), Anderson, R. J. (Recipient), Armstrong, L. (Recipient), Bahroun, N. (Recipient), Bedernjak, A. (Recipient), Cellier-Rastit, M. (Recipient), Chalansonnet, V. (Recipient), Cooper, C. (Recipient), Dean, J. (Recipient), Fabrega, O. (Recipient), Gray, M. (Recipient), Groundwater, P. (Recipient), Hall, A. (Recipient), James, A. L. (Recipient), Johnston, A. (Recipient), Jones, A. (Recipient), King, A. (Recipient), Kondacs, L. (Recipient), Lough, F. (Recipient), Lowe, J. (Recipient), Marrs, E. C. L. (Recipient), Marsh, C. (Recipient), Mercier-Surowiec, C. (Recipient), Monget, D. (Recipient), Myers, S. (Recipient), Nelson, E. (Recipient), Tiong, K. (Recipient), Orenga, S. (Recipient), Perry, A. (Recipient), Perry, J. D. (Recipient), Preece, C. (Recipient), Robinson, S. (Recipient), Roger-Dalbert, C. (Recipient), Salwatura, V. L. (Recipient), Stanforth, S. P. (Recipient), Stephenson, D. (Recipient), Sykes, H. (Recipient), Rasul, A. (Recipient), Reed, E. (Recipient), Reed, S. (Recipient), Rowan, A. (Recipient), Thompson, R. (Recipient), Truong, V. T. (Recipient), Turnbull, G. (Recipient), Twist, A. (Recipient), Varadi, L. (Recipient) & Zaytsev, A. (Recipient), 25 May 2022
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