Imperial people

“I want to enable people to get their work done confidently and safely, rather than putting up barriers.”

Profile written by Anna Napolitano

Sally Campbell, Safety and Compliance Manager in Central Biomedical Services (CBS), has built a career defined by curiosity, creativity and genuine care for people. Today she plays a key role in ensuring Imperial’s animal research is carried out safely and responsibly, but her journey began in a very different place.

An unexpected call

Sally began her career in 1973 as a research assistant at what is now Rothamsted Research, focusing on pea moths. Just a year later, the UK’s Health & Safety at Work Act reshaped how research laboratories operated — and subtly redirected Sally’s own career. (more…)

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“At Imperial there are lots of opportunities to be creative.”

Satpal Sangha is a Research Design and Manufacturing Manager in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He has worked at Imperial since 2012.

Consultant for all mechanical engineering design projects

Satpal has been in his current role since 2023, managing a team of seven technicians at a workshop in the City and Guilds Building. The team supports a wide range of academics and researchers, playing a vital role in making their projects a reality. (more…)

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“I have always felt part of a family at Imperial” 

Christine Larbie, Support Technician in Central Biomedical Services, joined Imperial in 1979 when she was 21 years old.  

In 1985 Christine moved to the animal unit, where she was trained as an animal technician. She has worked at the South Kensington Campus ever since, in roles ranging from animal tech to support services and housekeeping roles.   

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“It’s an honour to be awarded the Imperial College Medal and it’s great to see this type of role and its contribution to the university being recognised.”

Ingrid Logan is the Technical Services and Safety Manager for the Dyson School of Design Engineering. Her career at Imperial began in 2008 as Apprentice Technician for the Innovation Design Engineering course, a joint programme with the Royal College of Art. Her years of contribution and service to the organisation were recognised with an Imperial College Medal, awarded at the Royal Albert Hall as part of Commemoration Day. The medal recognises meritorious or praiseworthy service to Imperial or for having otherwise enhanced its reputation, mission and objectives.

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