The Team
YuKari kimura
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Yukari Kimura is a TGLU Biobank lead & GI Cohort Research Governance Manager Yukari previously worked for the Red Cross Blood Center in Tokyo, Japan processing donated bloods into blood transfusion products. After moving to the UK in 2016, she took a research technician role in the clinical islet isolation facility at the NDS department before joining TGLU Biobank in 2019. Her role in the unit involves overseeing TGU Biobank team’s activities to make sure that all operations adhere to HTA/GCP standards. Yukari is often the first contact point for patients and researchers involved in TGU’s research. She enjoys this aspect of her work which allows her to interact with study patients and researchers, also working as a part of a multidisciplinary team. She is the ultimate dog and animal lover and enjoys a long walk with her greyhound, Maple. |
Jennifer Hollis
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Jennifer is a Database Manager Jennifer joined the TGLU in 2015 and finds it very rewarding to work as part of the team and learn about such an interesting area of medicine. Jennifer works with databases within the TGLU, including the Gastrointestinal Cohort database and the IBD InfoFlex database. Her role involves database design and development, data quality and gathering and the extraction and manipulation of data for research, audit and clinical purposes.
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Marceline Mapiye |
Marceline Mapiye is a Data Administrator
Marceline has an Msc in Epidemiology from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa and Masters in Development studies, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town. From 2022-2021 she worked as a resident field epidemiologist at the National Institute for Communicable disease, South Africa (2020-2021) where she gained experience in data management skills. Working in hand with data from biobankers, clinicians and researchers, Marceline ensures data efficiency and accuracy, integrity of patient consent data and sample collection information. Her role involves collation of data, quality control checks, data audits, extraction and manipulation of data for routine reports for research/ clinical purposes. |
Megan perry |
Megan Perry is the Biobanker Coordinator
Megan has a BSc in Biological Science (Biochemistry) from Leicester University and has been working at the TGLU since 2022. As a Biobanker Coordinator she oversees the day-to-day operations of our Biobank, ensuring the efficient collection and management of biological samples from diverse clinical settings. Her responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of our database, screening potential research participants, and facilitating communication with internal and external stakeholders. Working closely with researchers, consultants, and clinical teams, she plays a key role in the coordination of sample collections, creation of work rosters, and training of new team members. |
Shana-lee bownes |
Shana-Lee is a Biobanker.
Shana-Lee has BSc in Genetics and Human anatomy and Physiology with honours in Exercise Science from The University of Cape Town. Her role includes screening for eligible patients, collecting and processing samples for the various research projects in the TGLU. She has a specific focus on the paediatric sub-projects and enjoys engaging with children and young people, talking to them about research and their involvement in it.
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MENGJIA HU
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Mengjia Hu is a consenter-biobanker.
Mengjia became a member of the TGLU team in 2024. She earned her master’s degree in clinical medicine from Zhejiang University in China. Before relocating to the UK in 2023, she spent three years working as a gastroenterologist, where she gained valuable experience in patient care and clinical research.
Mengjia is enthusiastic about her role as a consenter-biobanker at the TGLU. She values the chance to act as a crucial link between patients, researchers and clinical teams and she is dedicated to supporting the unit’s mission to advance research. |
Ichata BoinA |
Ichata is a Biobanker.
Ichata has a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Lyon and an MSc in Biobanks and Complex Data Management from Cote d’Azur University.
Ichata has joined the TGLU biobank in 2024. Her role includes screening for eligible patients and collecting and processing samples for the various research projects in the TGLU. She also ensures that relevant data are associated with samples and works with the biobank data team to keep an accurate database. As a biobanker, she enjoys being in contact with all parties involved, patients, endoscopists and research teams. |
kaye eve-rowe
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Kaye is a Biobanker.
Hello my name is Kaye and I am from Oxford. I graduated from Kingston University with a 2:1 in Biological Sciences. I have been working for the university for 2 years now and have enjoyed all the experiences I have had here! I am also an avid Arsenal WFC supporter! |
