The prof

[SKA]

Is he still around? Last year he helped me so much with some questions and I haven't been coming in to this section for the past year so was just wondering if he still came here!!

[theprof]

wolf63, what makes you think I'm "normal"? Here's my agenda my friend: if I can do just a little to explain scientific concepts to the layman and those less educated than myself, then I'm a happy man.

There are many things in this world that baffle me and I'm certainly not a genius but I don't feel there's anything wrong in conveying and returning some of the knowledge I've acquired over the years at the expense of the taxpayer back to the general public. This is the very reason why I take time out to teach classes in years 7 to 11 at two of my local comprehensive schools. Believe me, it keeps my feet firmly on the ground - I was educated in a Secondary Modern School and then a Grammar School after picking up enough CSE's.

In essence, intelligence and learning in others has meant little to me and I treat everyone equally even if I have to adapt the concepts under discussion.

Right now, I'm checking some complex research work on Glycosyltransferases written by a student. I find reading and writing on AB relaxing and can do it alongside most other things in my offices at home and work. I, like many others on here, appreciate the camaraderie on AB and it is worth its weight in gold.

Perhaps now you can see why I can spend time with you on AB.

[China Doll]

AT, not PF. And I don't think his specialty is SIDS but something to do with metals.... What that has to do with medicine and Ann Diamond's baby I'll never know but it's more than likely I've completely misunderstood him and his work!

I quite like this gentle interrogation of you Theprof, you're starting to look like AB's very own international man of mystery... :c)

[wolf63]

Prof - everything is relative.

I am bipolar, high IQ with no common sense. No maternal instinct but absolutely adore my two cats.

I am of working class stock so am considered mentally ill. If I were rich I would be eccentric.

I find that there are many knowledgeable people on AB and most possess a good sense of humour. Knowledge comes from both education and from 'picking it up' as one wanders through life.

There are a few people who visit our site who are cruel and unfeeling and who enjoy tormenting others = much as there is in the world outside.

Enjoy AB.

Susan

[theprof]

Hmm China, I've looked into the Ann Diamond case and nothing immediately strikes me about the need for an expert on anything to do with metals either. You've incited my curiosity, so please try to find out more!

The wife's tickled pink about the idea of me being Austin Powers! I'm a hell of a lot taller than him to start with and I've not got a "mini-me". She can't wait to tell the kids.

wolf63, it's nice to meet you and I'm sorry that you've suffered at the hands of the minority of inconsiderate and uncaring on AB. My wife and I have a very dear friend who suffers from bipolar disorder and we are acutely aware of its unpleasantness.

[China Doll]

TraceElements not metals! (Told you I'd probably misunderstood!)

>i>His experience with the clinical biochemistry and the measurement of trace elements in biological and environmental specimens covers almost thirty years. He has been involved with many topics in this field including work with mercury, gold, aluminium and lead. Current research interests include the possible protective effects of magnesium and selenium in aluminium toxicity and the influence of diet on iron, zinc, and copper status of infants.

I found that ^^^ on the university he works for. I feel a bit strange googling my friends dad (and kind of my old boss too!) But wow! I had no idea how big in his field he appears to be... I just thought he was a nice man and I liked his bike!

[theprof]

Ah yes, I know who you mean now China. I've not met Andrew but I certainly know of his ground breaking work in clinical biochemistry on trace elements and I've read quite a few of his papers. There are indeed circumstances in which his knowledge might be useful in a SIDS case.

I'll probably meet him eventually at some conference or other and I'll mention your name!

[China Doll]

Ask him what he thinks about Agenda for Change. He'll like that.