Dr Thomas Bassindale BSc, MSc, PhD, FHEA, FRSC
Head of School
- School of Biosciences and Chemistry
- Biomolecular Sciences Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Centre
- Industry and Innovation Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Institute
Summary
Head of School of Biosciences and Chemistry at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ.
I have led significant curriculum developments in modules, courses, and programmes to develop highly skilled graduates in biosciences and chemistry. I work across many teams in the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences and University.
About
I joined Sheffield Hallam in September 2011 as a lecturer, from the government forensic service in Wellington, New Zealand, where I was a senior scientist in Forensic Toxicology. A major attraction of academia was a desire to communicate science, sharing my knowledge and experience with students. I completed my PhD at the UK's World Anti Doping Agency accredited laboratory at King's College London, where I also gained an MSc in Forensic Science. I completed my undergraduate degree in Chemistry with European Studies at the University of Sussex. I teach analytical chemistry and forensic applications of this at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I have been a course leader at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, subject lead and Deputy Head, prior to becoming Head of School. I enjoy developing new engaging material and frequently use forensic science topics and my experiences as a forensic scientist as a hook to engage students in the material.
I have published a number of peer reviewed articles in the area of forensic science and doping control, also co-written three book chapters.
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Teaching
School of Biosciences and Chemistry
College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences
I teach forensic and analytical science across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
Courses taught
I teach forensic and analytical science across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
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Sports drug testing
Using mass spectrometry to investigate metabolism and excretion of doping compounds. New compounds used to help aid performance (legally or illicitly) are emerging all of the time. These substances have often not been fully tested or evaluated either for their safety or how they are processed by the body. Studies can help to determine the pharmacokinetics of these drugs and provide the athletes with knowledge of their profiles.
A large and continuing problem is that of failed drugs tests due to either mislabelled or contaminated supplements. Supplements can be analysed using novel methods to determine the presence of contaminants or compounds which may lead to a failed doping control test.
Forensic toxicology and hair testing
Developing new methods for the detection of drugs and poisons in biological specimens. Alternative matrices such as hair samples are being used more routinely for drugs analysis over blood samples and these are of great interest due to their non-invasive nature. Hair can provide additional information also, such as the drug use history of an individual stretching back for months.
Forensic cases from children in houses being used as methamphetamine laboratories through to potential drink spiking 'date rape' or pre-work place drug screening scenarios use hair testing for court evidential purposes.
Publications
Journal articles
Bassindale, T., LeSuer, R., & Smith, D. (2021). . The Journal of Forensic Science Education, 3 (1).
Hand, R.A., Bassindale, T., Turner, N., & Morgan, G. (2021). . Journal of Chromatography B, 122584.
Hand, R.A., Piletska, E., Bassindale, T., Morgan, G., & Turner, N. (2020). . Analyst, 145 (14), 4716-4736.
Flinders, B., Beasley, E., Verlaan, R.M., Cuypers, E., Francese, S., Bassindale, T., ... Heeren, R.M.A. (2017). . Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry, 28 (11), 2462-2468.
Bucknell, A., & Bassindale, T. (2017). . Science & justice, 57 (5), 373-375.
Beasley, E., Francese, S., & Bassindale, T. (2016). . Analytical Chemistry, 88 (20), 10328-10334.
Bucknall, V., Rehman, H., Bassindale, T., & Clement, R.G. (2014). . Scottish Medical Journal, 59 (3), 143-148.
Bassindale, T. (2012). Forensic Science International, 219 (1-3), 179-182.
Bassindale, T., & Berezowski, R. (2011). . Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 401 (6), 2013-2017.
Bassindale, T. (2011). . Drug Testing and Analysis, 3 (7-8), 428-429.
Bassindale, T., & Hosking, M. (2011). . Forensic Science International, 207 (1-3), e28-e29.
Guthery, B., Bassindale, T., Bassindale, A., Pillinger, C.T., & Morgan, G.H. (2010). . Journal of Chromatography A, 1217 (26), 4402-4410.
Lucas, N., Fitzmaurice, P.S., & Bassindale, T. (2008). . Chemistry in New Zealand, 72 (4), pp 144-145.
Bassindale, T., Cowan, D.A., Dale, S., Hutt, A.J., Leeds, A.R., Wheeler, M.J., & Kicman, A.T. (2004). Effects of oral administration of androstenedione on plasma androgens in young women using hormonal contraception. The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism, 89 (12), 6030-6038.
Kicman, A.T., Bassindale, T., Cowan, D.A., Dale, S., Hutt, A.J., & Leeds, A.R. (2003). Effect of androstenedione ingestion on plasma testosterone in young women; a dietary supplement with potential health risks. Clinical chemistry, 49 (1), 167-169.
Conference papers
Bassindale, T., Cowan, D.A., Dale, S., Hutt, A.J., & Kicman, A.T. (2002). . In Schanzer, W., Geyer, H., Gotzmann, A., & Mareck, U. (Eds.) Manfred Donike Workshop - 20th Cologne Workshop on Dope Analysis 2002, Koln, (pp. 51-60). Sport und Buch Strauß - Köln:
Book chapters
Flinders, B., Bassindale, T., & Heeren, R.M.A. (2019). Recent Technological Developments in MALDI-MSI Based Hair Analysis. In Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications. (pp. 133-149). Springer International Publishing:
Morgan, G., Bassindale, T., & Pearse, M. (2015). . In Forensic science and beyond: authenticity, provenance and assurance - evidence and case studies. (pp. 174-178). Government Office for Science:
Bassindale, T., Coxon, A., & Russell, S. (2010). Chapter 70Illicit drugs and toxicology. In Expert Evidence Law, Practice, Procedure and Advocacy. (Volume 4). Thomson Reuters
Theses / Dissertations
Beasley, E. (2018). . (Doctoral thesis). Supervised by Bassindale, T.
Presentations
Kates, L., Hand, R., Bassindale, T., Morgan, G., & Turner, N. (2022). THE PURSUIT OF CLEAN SPORT USING GCXGC-TOFMS TO DETECT ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS IN URINE. Presented at: 13th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop, Virtual
Kates, L., Hand, R., Bassindale, T., Morgan, G., & Turner, N. (2022). THE PURSUIT OF CLEAN SPORT USING GCXGC-TOFMS TO DETECT ANABOLIC ANDROGENIC STEROIDS IN URINE. Presented at: 13th Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop, Virtual
Hand, R., Morgan, G., Bassindale, T., & Turner, N. (2021). Working Towards Comprehensive Steroid Detection in Urine via Targeted MIPs Clean-up and Fully Automated GCxGC-MS Analysis. Presented at: 1st European Sample Preparation e-Conference, Virtual
Hand, R., Morgan, G., Bassindale, T., & Turner, N. (2021). Working Towards Comprehensive Steroid Detection in Urine via Targeted MIPs Clean-up and Fully Automated GCxGC-MS Analysis. Presented at: 1st European Sample Preparation e-Conference, Virtual
Posters
Hand, R., Morgan, G., Bassindale, T., & Turner, N. (2020). Comprehensive Steroid Detection in Urine via Targeted MIPs Clean-up and Fully Automated GCxGC-MS Analysis. Presented at: RSC Twitter Poster, Virtual
Hand, R., Morgan, G., Bassindale, T., & Turner, N. (2020). Comprehensive Steroid Detection in Urine via Targeted MIPs Clean-up and Fully Automated GCxGC-MS Analysis. Presented at: RSC Twitter Poster, Virtual
Postgraduate supervision
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Emma Beasley - Imaging mass spectrometry and two dimensional chromatography of hair samples to detect drug use (2015-2018)