{"id":2192,"date":"2024-10-10T13:53:52","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T13:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/?p=2192"},"modified":"2024-10-10T15:12:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T15:12:47","slug":"alex-stepney-facility-manager-central-biomedical-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/2024\/10\/10\/alex-stepney-facility-manager-central-biomedical-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Alex Stepney, Facility Manager, Central Biomedical Services\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"430\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2226 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.imperial.ac.uk\/imperial-people\/files\/2024\/10\/Alex-Stepney-updated-1.jpg\" alt=\"Alex Stepney, Facility Manager, Central Biomedical Services\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cI have always been fascinated by the essential role that animal research plays in the mainstream discoveries we see in the media.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have worked in the animal research industry for 32 years, over half of which has been at Imperial College London. I started my career journey in this industry as an Animal Technician in 1992. I believe good connections between the researchers and animal facility staff are critical for the progress of science and the welfare of animals, and my career path has been based on this belief. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I also believe that continued learning and development help to promote staff engagement. Therefore, I train my staff to meet the highest standards of animal welfare. I encourage staff to talk to the researchers they work with, visit their lab meetings, and attend seminars to understand the research conducted in our facilities. This enables discussions on how improvements can be made to their studies, like housing, habituation, or experimental techniques. It also allows us to offer additional training to improve animal welfare.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Imperial I manage two experimental facilities and an imaging centre. \u00a0As Facility Manager I can address animal care and welfare from all angles. We never stay still and always look to improve what we do. One of the biggest challenges and learning experiences has been ensuring continuity of work. At the same time, we underwent a massive building refurbishment \u2013 which for the last two years has meant continuing working whilst surrounded by a building site. \u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I have always been fascinated by the essential role that animal research plays in the mainstream discoveries we see in the media. I feel privileged to have been provided with such a fascinating career. I am proud of working with animals and the people I work with. The Imperial Central Biomedical Sciences department offers an excellent service, and as animal lovers, we are the right people to do this job.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cI have always been fascinated by the essential role that animal research plays in the mainstream discoveries we see in the media.\u201d\u00a0 I have worked in the animal research industry for 32 years, over half of which has been at Imperial College London. 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