About Ted Griffiths

I graduated from Sheffield University with a degree in Biochemistry in 1970 followed by a PhD at the University of Warwick. My area of research investigated mutations in the mitochondrial DNA of yeast which gave rise to antibiotic resistance. I undertook research both in the USA and the UK but felt my most rewarding work was teaching secondary school students both in the USA and the UK. I decided to undertake a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education at Bangor University where I could indulge in my real passion, rock climbing. After several more very happy years teaching, the opportunity to put my experience in biomedical research and teaching to further use arose and I moved on to my present position.

For the past seven years I have been Director of The Biomedical Research Education Trust (BRET). The trust is a charity whose main purpose is to provide speakers and produce and distribute leaflets and videos explaining the responsible and humane use of animals in biomedical research. Many research scientists and laboratory animal technicians are keen to talk to members of the public about the work they do with research animals. BRET runs speaker training workshops and produces materials to assist these volunteer speakers in making their presentations relevant, informative and engaging.

Biomedical Research Education Trust Statement

http://www.bret.org.uk/

	This production will tour London in Spring 2006 and the UK in autumn 2006 for further information, Martin Ball