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Stephen is currently working at UKHSA in the Radiation Effects department of the Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Emergency Response (CRCE). In his research area, he develops techniques in biological dosimetry (dicentric, micronuclei and FISH translocations) with a particular focus on implementing and improving the gamma-H2AX/53BP1 foci assay for rapid/triage dose estimation as well as clinical patient applications. He also has an interest in researching the role of radiation in cataractogenesis and lens epithelial cells, particularly the role of DNA damage/repair and proliferation.