Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Institute of Aquaculture Pathfoot Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA
I am a Molecular Parasitologist working as part of the Vaccine group in the Institute of Aquaculture. I joined the group in June 2012. I have a BScHons in Zoology from the University of Edinburgh (2004), and completed my PhD at the Moredun Research Institute in 2008. Since then I have worked at the Medical Research Council and the University of Strathclyde as a post-doctoral researcher In my previous work before joining the Institute of Aquaculture, I focussed on immunomodulatory molecules from human and veterinary parasites which could potentially be exploited for use in novel vaccines or anti-parasitic drugs.
My main research interests are studying host-parasite interactions at a molecular level, with a particular interest in parasite immunomodulation of the host.I am currently working on a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) funded project to develop a novel vaccine to protect Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) from infection with sea lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis).
Article
Humble JL, Carmona-Antoñanzas G, McNair CM, Nelson DR, Bassett DI, Egholm I, Bron JE, Bekaert M & Sturm A (2019) Genome-wide survey of cytochrome P450 genes in the salmon louse Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer, 1837). Parasites and Vectors, 12 (1), Art. No.: 563. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3808-x
Article
Hamilton S, McLean K, Monaghan S, McNair C, Inglis NF, McDonald HC, Adams A, Richards R, Roy W, Smith P, Bron J, Nisbet A & Knox D (2018) Characterisation of proteins in excretory/secretory products collected from salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis. Parasites and Vectors, 11 (1), Art. No.: 294. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-018-2885-6
Presentation / Talk
Monaghan S, McNair C, McDonald HC, Ireland J, Hamilton S, Knox D, Roy W, Thompson K, Adams A, Richards R, Smith P, Bassett DI, Matthew C, Preston AC, Groves F, Boyd S, Kanellos T, Asper D & Bron J (2015) Recombinant vaccine efficacy trials against infectious larval salmon lice stages following intraperitoneal immunisation of Atlantic salmon with 9 vaccine candidates. 10th International Sea Lice Conference, Portland, ME, USA, 31.08.2014-05.09.2014. http://sealice2014.businesscatalyst.com/assets/abstract-book-v6.2-final2.pdf
Article
McNair C (2015) Ectoparasites of medical and veterinary importance: Drug resistance and the need for alternative control methods. Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 67 (3), pp. 351-363. https://doi.org/10.1111/jphp.12368
Article
Burgess S, Downing A, Watkins C, Marr E, Nisbet A, Kenyon F, McNair C & Huntley J (2012) Development of a cDNA microarray for the measurement of gene expression in the sheep scab mite Psoroptes ovis. Parasites and Vectors, 5 (30). https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-5-30
Article
Everett R, Boutell C, McNair C, Grant L & Orr A (2010) Comparison of the Biological and Biochemical Activities of Several Members of the Alphaherpesvirus ICP0 Family of Proteins. Journal of Virology, 84 (7), pp. 3476-3487. https://doi.org/10.1128/JVI.02544-09
Article
Feeding-associated gene expression in sheep scab mites (Psoroptes ovis)
McNair C, Billingsley P, Nisbet A & Knox D (2010) Feeding-associated gene expression in sheep scab mites (Psoroptes ovis). Veterinary Research, 41 (2), p. 16. https://doi.org/10.1051/vetres/2009064
Article
McNair C, Nisbet A, Billingsley P & Knox D (2009) Molecular characterization, expression and localization of a peroxiredoxin from the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis. Parasitology, 136 (4), pp. 453-460. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182009005538
Article
Nisbet A, Knox D, McNair C, Meikle L, Smith S, Wildblood L & Matthews J (2009) Immune recognition of the surface associated antigen, Tc-SAA-1, from infective larvae of Teladorsagia circumcincta. Parasite Immunology, 31 (1), pp. 32-40. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3024.2008.01070.x
Article
Oliver M, Skuce P, McNair C & Knox D (2006) Identification and characterization of an asparaginyl proteinase (legumain) from the parasitic nematode, Haemonchus contortus. Parasitology, 133 (2), pp. 237-244. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0031182006000229