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1 CURRICULUM VITAE IAN FAISAL BURGESS Current position: Director Medical Entomology Centre, Insect Research & Development Limited 6 Quy Court, Colliers Lane, Stow-cum-Quy, Cambridge, CB25 9AU Qualifications 1977 Master of Philosophy, Medical Protozoology and Immunology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London 1972 Master of Science, Medical Parasitology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London Bachelor of Science, Zoology, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. Employment Director, EctoMedica Limited, Cambridge Director, Insect Research & Development Limited, Cambridge Director, Medical Entomology Centre, Cambridge Defence Adviser in Entomology, Ministry of Defence, UK Principal, Oxford International School, Lalmatia, Dhaka, Bangladesh Field Director, Families for Children, Dhaka, Bangladesh , Deputy Director, Medical Entomology Centre, Cambridge Practising Optician, Dollond & Aitchison Ltd, London and Bristol Part-time Lecturer, City and East London College, London Technician, Wellcome Research Laboratories, Beckenham, UK. College membership Senior Member, Wolfson College, Cambridge Membership of professional bodies 1995 Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES) 1985 Fellow of the Royal Society of Health (FRSH) 1978 Fellow of the Association of Dispensing Opticians (FADO) Societies President, International Society of Phthirapterists Treasurer, International Society of Phthirapterists Council Member, International Society of Phthirapterists

2 2010- Member, Entomological Society of America Board member, UK Mosquito Association Good Clinical Practice Courses 2015 Institute of Clinical Research online updates (Certificates in Principles of ICH-GCP, ICH-GCP for Investigators, EU Directive 2001/20/EC) 2009 Institute of Clinical Research online updates (Certificates in Principles of ICH-GCP, ICH-GCP for Investigators, EU Directive 2001/20/EC) 2005 Good Clinical Practice update, University College London Awards and Prizes 2010 Pohl Boskamp Prize for Best Poster, Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Turkey 1972 Patrick Buxton Prize and Lalcaca Prize. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, 1 st in class, MSc Medical Parasitology PUBLICATIONS Original articles and other peer reviewed works Burgess IF, Brunton ER, Burgess NA, Burgess MN. Neem-silicone lotion and ultrasound nit comb: a randomised, controlled clinical trial treating head louse infestation. Biomedical Dermatology 2017; 1: 8. doi: /s Brown CM, Burgess IF. Can neem oil help eliminate lice? Randomised controlled trial with and without louse combing. Advances in Pediatric Research 2017; 4: 9. doi: /apr Burgess MN, Brunton ER, Burgess IF. A novel nit comb concept using ultrasound actuation: preclinical evaluation. Journal of Medical Entomology 2016, 53: ; doi: /jme/tjv176. Burgess IF, Brunton ER, Brown CM. Laboratory and clinical trials of cocamide diethanolamine lotion against head lice. PeerJ 2015, 3:e1368; doi: /peerj Burgess IF. Soya oil-based shampoo superior to 0.5% permethrin lotion for head louse infestation [Corrigendum]. Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2015, 8: Burgess IF, Brown CM, Nair P. Comparison of phenothrin mousse, phenothrin lotion, and wet-combing for treatment of head louse infestation in the UK: a pragmatic randomized, controlled, assessor blind trial. [v1; ref status: indexed, F1000Research 2014, 3: 158; doi: /f1000research ). Burgess IF, Brunton ER, French R, Burgess NA. Prevention of head louse infestation: a randomized, doubleblind, cross-over study of a novel concept product, 1% 1,2-octanediol spray versus placebo. BMJ Open 2014, 4: e004634; doi: /bmjopen Burgess IF. How long do louse eggs take to hatch: one possible answer to an age-old riddle? Medical and Veterinary Entomology 2014, 28: ; doi: /mve Burgess IF, Brown CM, Burgess NA, Kaufman J. Can head louse repellents really work? Field studies of piperonal 2% spray. PeerJ 2014, 2:e351; doi: /peerj.351 Jones IM, Brunton ER, Burgess IF. 0.4% dimeticone spray, a novel physically acting household treatment for control of cat fleas. Veterinary Parasitology 2014, 199: ; doi: /j.vetpar

3 Burgess IF, Burgess NA, Brunton ER. Tocopheryl acetate 20% spray for elimination of head louse infestation: a randomised controlled trial comparing with 1% permethrin creme rinse. BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology 2013, 14:43 Burgess IF, Brunton ER, Burgess NA. Single application of 4% dimeticone liquid gel versus two applications of 1% permethrin creme rinse for treatment of head louse infestation: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Dermatology 2013; 13: 5. Barker SC, Burgess I, Meinking TL, Mumcuoglu KY. International guidelines for clinical trials with pediculicides. International Journal of Dermatology 2012; 51: Burgess IF, Lee PN, Kay K, Jones R, Brunton ER. 1,2-octanediol, a novel surfactant, for treating head louse infestation: identification of activity, formulation, and randomised, controlled trials. PLoS ONE 2012; 7(4): e doi: /journal.pone Burgess IF, Burgess NA, Brunton ER. Soya oil based shampoo superior to 0.5% permethrin lotion against head louse infestation: randomized clinical trial. Medical Devices: Evidence and Research 2011; 4: Burgess IF, Burgess NA. Dimeticone 4% liquid gel found to kill all lice and eggs with a single 15 minute application. BMC Research Notes 2011, 4:15. Chosidow O, Giraudeau B, Cottrell J, Izri A, Hofmann R, Mann S, Burgess I. Oral ivermectin versus malathion lotion for difficult-to-treat head lice. New England Journal of Medicine 2010; 362: Burgess IF. Do nit removal formulations and other treatments loosen head louse eggs and nits from hair? Medical and Veterinary Entomology 2010; 24: Burgess IF, Brunton ER, Burgess NA. Clinical trial showing superiority of a coconut and anise spray over permethrin 0.43% lotion for head louse infestation, ISRCTN European Journal of Pediatrics 2010; 169: doi: /s Kurt Ö, Balcioglu IC, Burgess IF, Limoncu ME, Girginkardesler N, Tabak T, Muslu H, Ermis O, Sahin MT, Bilac C, Kavur H, Ozbel Y. Treatment of head lice with dimeticone 4% lotion: comparison of two formulations in a randomised controlled trial in rural Turkey. BMC Public Health 2009, 9: 441. doi: / [highly accessed] Burgess IF. The mode of action of dimeticone 4% lotion against head lice, Pediculus capitis. BMC Pharmacology 2009; 9: 3. doi: / [highly accessed] Burgess IF, Lee PN, Brown CM. Randomised, controlled, parallel group clinical trials to evaluate the efficacy of isopropyl myristate/cyclomethicone solution against head lice. Pharmaceutical Journal 2008; 280: Balcioglu C, Burgess IF, Limoncu ME, Şahin MT, Ozbel Y, Bilaç C, Kurt O, Larsen KS. Plastic detection comb better than visual screening for diagnosis of head louse infestation. Epidemiology and Infection 2008; 136: doi: /S Burgess IF, Lee PN, Matlock G, Randomised, controlled, assessor blind trial comparing 4% dimeticone lotion with 0.5% malathion liquid for head louse infestation. PLoS ONE 2007, 2(11) E1127 doi: /journal.pone [highly accessed] Williamson EM, Priestley CM, Burgess IF. An investigation and comparison of the bioactivity of selected essential oils on human lice and house dust mites. Fitoterapia 2007; 78: Davey JS, Casey CS, Burgess IF, Cable J. DNA detection rates of host mtdna in blood meals of human body lice (Pediculus humanus L., 1758). Medical and Veterinary Entomology 2007; 21:

4 Elliot AJ, Cross KW, Smith GE, Burgess IF, Fleming DM. The association between impetigo, insect bites and air temperature: a retrospective 5-year study ( ) using morbidity data collected from a sentinel general practice network database. Family Practice 2006; 23: Priestley CM, Burgess IF, Williamson EM. Lethality of essential oil constituents towards the human louse, Pediculus humanus, and its eggs. Fitoterapia 2006; 77: Burgess IF, Brown CM, Lee PN. Treatment of head louse infestation with 4% dimeticone lotion: randomised controlled equivalence trial BMJ 2005, 330 (7505): doi: /bmj f Burgess IF, Brown CM. Management of insecticide resistance in head lice, Pediculus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae). Proceedings of the 3 rd International Conference on Control of Urban Pests, Prague, Htut T, Burgess IF, Maunder JW, Basham E. A pilot study on the effect of one room mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) units on house dust mite populations and Derp1 levels in laboratory simulated bedrooms and on ambient conditions in an occupied bedroom in Cambridge, UK. International Journal of Environmental Health Research 1996; 6: Burgess IF, Brown CM, Peock S, Kaufman J. Head lice resistant to pyrethroid insecticides in Britain. British Medical Journal 1995; 311: 752. Burgess IF, Brown CM, Burgess NA. Synergized pyrethrin mousse, a new approach to head louse eradication: efficacy in field and laboratory studies. Clinical Therapeutics 1994; 16: Burgess I. New head louse repellent. British Journal of Dermatology 1993; 128: Burgess I, Veal L, Sindle T. The efficacy of d-phenothrin and permethrin formulations against head lice: a comparison. Pharmaceutical Journal 1992; 249: Burgess I, Spraggs PDR. Myiasis due to Parasarcophaga argyrostoma - first recorded case in Britain. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology 1992; 17: Burgess I, Coulthard M, Heaney J. Scalp infestation by Liposcelis mendax. British Journal of Dermatology 1991; 125: Burgess I, Davies EA. Cutaneous myiasis caused by the housefly, Musca domestica. British Journal of Dermatology 1991; 125: Burgess I. Malathion lotions for head lice - a less reliable treatment than commonly believed. Pharmaceutical Journal 1991; 247: Burgess I. Adverse reactions to monosulfiram. Lancet 1991; 336: 873. Burgess I. Carbaryl lotions for head lice - new laboratory tests show variations in efficacy. Pharmaceutical Journal 1990; 245: Roche S, Cross S, Burgess I, Pines C, Cayley ACD. Cutaneous myiasis in an elderly debilitated patient. Postgraduate Medical Journal 1990; 66: Burgess I, Robinson RJF, Robinson J, Maunder JW, Hassan Z. Aqueous malathion 0.5% as a scabicide: clinical trial. British Medical Journal 1986; 292: Burgess I, Maunder JW, Myint TT. Maintenance of the crab louse, Pthirus pubis, in the laboratory and behavioural studies using volunteers. Community Medicine 1983; 5: Reviews and book chapters Burgess IF. Current approaches to head louse treatment a global update. SelfCare 2016; 7(2):

5 Burgess IF. Scabies. In Evidence Based Dermatology 3 rd edition (HC Williams, M Bigby, A Herxheimer, L Naldi, B Rzany, Y Ran and M Furue, eds) 2014; Wiley Blackwell, BMJ Books, London. Burgess IF, Dodd, CS. Head lice. In Evidence Based Dermatology 3 rd edition (HC Williams, M Bigby, A Herxheimer, L Naldi, B Rzany, Y Ran and M Furue, eds) 2014; Wiley Blackwell, BMJ Books, London. Burgess IF. Personal protection against insect pests. In Travellers Health. (R Dawood, ed.) 5 th edition, Chapter 5.12 pp , 2012, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Burgess IF. Fleas, lice, bugs, scabies, and other creatures. In Travellers Health. (R Dawood, ed.) 5 th edition, Chapter 5.11 pp , 2012, Oxford University Press, Oxford. Burgess IF. Papular urticaria. In Harper s Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology (AD Irvine, PH Hoeger, AC Yan, eds) 3 rd edition, Chapter 71 pp , 2011; John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester. Burgess IF. Is immunization the future of louse control? In Management and control of head lice infestations (J Heukelbach, ed) 2010; UNIMEDScience, Bremen London Boston. Burgess IF. Mechanisms of resistance. In Management and control of head lice infestations (J Heukelbach, ed) 2010; UNIMEDScience, Bremen London Boston. Burgess IF. Head lice biology. In Management and control of head lice infestations (J Heukelbach, ed) 2010; UNIMEDScience, Bremen London Boston. Burgess IF. Self care of head louse infestation. SelfCare 2010; 1:12-26 Burgess IF. Human body lice. In Public Health Significance of Urban Pests (X Bonnefoy, H Kampen, K Sweeney, eds) 2008; World Health Organization, Copenhagen. Burgess IF. Scabies. In Evidence Based Dermatology 2 nd edition (HC Williams, M Bigby, T Diepgen, A Herxheimer, L Naldi and B Rzany, eds) 2008; BMJ Publishing Group, London. Burgess IF, Dodd, CS. Head lice. In Evidence Based Dermatology 2 nd edition (HC Williams, M Bigby, T Diepgen, A Herxheimer, L Naldi and B Rzany, eds) 2008; BMJ Books, London. Burgess IF. Cockroaches. In Pesticides and their Application. For the control of vectors and pests of public health importance. 6 th edition, Chapter 9 pp 70-73, 2006; WHO/CDS/NTD/WHOPES/GCDPP/ Burgess IF. Bed bugs. In Pesticides and their Application. For the control of vectors and pests of public health importance. 6 th edition, Chapter 6 pp 62-66, 2006; WHO/CDS/NTD/WHOPES/GCDPP/ Burgess IF. Fleas. In Pesticides and their Application. For the control of vectors and pests of public health importance. 6 th edition, Chapter 5 pp 56-61, 2006; WHO/CDS/NTD/WHOPES/GCDPP/ Burgess IF. Papular urticaria. In Textbook of Pediatric Dermatology (J Harper, A Oranje, N Prose, eds) 2 nd edition, Chapter 8.1 pp , 2006; Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford. Burgess IF. Human lice and their control. Annual Review of Entomology 2004; 49: Burgess IF. Scabies. In Evidence Based Dermatology (HC Williams, M Bigby, T Diepgen, A Herxheimer, L Naldi and B Rzany, eds) 2003; BMJ Publishing Group, London Burgess IF, Dodd, CS. Head lice. In Evidence Based Dermatology (HC Williams, M Bigby, T Diepgen, A Herxheimer, L Naldi and B Rzany, eds) pp , 2003; BMJ Publishing Group, London Burgess IF. Fleas, lice, bugs, scabies, and other creatures. In Travellers Health. (R Dawood, ed.) pp , 2002, Oxford University Press, Oxford.

6 Burgess IF. Dermatopharmacology of antiparasitics and insect repellents. In Dermatopharmacology of topical preparations (B Gabard, P Elsner, C Surber and P Treffel, eds) pp , 1999; Springer- Verlag, Heidelberg. Burgess IF. The dermatoepidemiology of ectoparasitic infections. In The Challenge of Dermatoepidemiology (HC Williams and DP Strachan, eds) pp , 1997; CRC Press, Boca Raton. Burgess I. House dust mites and indoor air contaminants. In Allergy Problems in Buildings (J Singh and B Walker, eds) pp 7-14, 1996; Quay Books, Dinton. Burgess IF. Human lice and their management. Advances in Parasitology 1995; 36: Burgess I. Sarcoptes scabiei and scabies. Advances in Parasitology 1993; 33: Burgess I. Allergic reactions to arthropods. Indoor Environment 1993; 2: Clinical guidance compendia Burgess IF, Silverston P. Head lice. Clinical Evidence 2015; 01:1703 Burgess IF. (First draft author) Does dimeticone clear head lice? Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 2007; 45: Burgess IF. Head lice. Clinical Evidence, BMJ Publishing Group. ( ) Burgess IF. (First draft author) Treating head louse infections. Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin 1998; 36: Aston R, Duggal H, Simpson J, Burgess I (advisor). The Stafford Group. Head Lice: a report for Consultants in Communicable Disease Control (CCDCs) The Stafford Document. on behalf of the Public Health Medicine Environment Group Burgess IF. (consulting author) Parasiticidal preparations, Section , British National Formulary, British Medical Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. (Issues 22-present, 1993-present) Other commissioned articles and book reviews Burgess IF. Ticks - a new problem? Dermatology in Practice 2017; 23(4): Burgess IF. Don t let the bed bugs bite! Dermatology in Practice 2016; 22: 74, Burgess IF. Head lice: resistance and treatment options. Pharmaceutical Journal 2016; 297: 7893, online. doi: /PJ Burgess IF. Lice, damned li..., and regulatory confusion. Outlooks on Pest Management 2014; 25(6): Burgess IF. Insects and health. Perspectives in Public Health 2010; 130: 12. doi: / Burgess IF. Current treatments for pediculosis capitis. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases 2009; 22: Burgess IF. Book review: Goddard J. Infectious diseases and arthropods. Public Health 2009; 123: Burgess IF. Head lice: detection and treatment. Practice Nurse 2005; 29 (5):

7 Roberts RJ, Burgess IF. New head-lice treatments: hope or hype? Lancet. 2005; 365 (9453): Burgess IF. Myiasis: maggot infestation. Nursing Times 2003 Apr 1-7; 99 (13): Burgess IF. Understanding scabies. Nursing Times Feb 18-24; 99 (7): Burgess IF. Detection combing. Nursing Times 2002 Nov 12-18;98 (46):55 Burgess IF. The life of a head louse. Nursing Times 2002 Nov 12-18;98 (46):54-5 Burgess IF, Pollack RJ, Taplin D. Cutting through controversy. Special report on the treatment of head lice. 2003; Postgraduate Institute for Medicine/Premier Healthcare Resource, Morristown. Burgess IF. New approaches to combating resistant head lice. 2001; Power-Pak CE, New York. Burgess IF. Head lice detection and treatment. Pesticide Outlook 2001, 12: Burgess IF. Biology and epidemiology of scabies. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases : Burgess IF. Cutaneous parasites. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases 1998; 11: Burgess IF. Head lice - developing a practical approach. The Practitioner 1998; 242: Burgess IF. Diagnosing and treating scabies. The Practitioner 1997; 241: Burgess IF. Book review: Crosskey RF, Howard TM. A new taxonomic and geographical inventory of world blackflies (Diptera: Simuliidae). Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1997; 91: 734. Burgess IF. The management of head lice infections. Surgery OTC Review 1997; 4(5) Supplement 6: i-iii. Burgess I. Once bitten. New Community Pharmacy 1997; (May): Burgess IF. Book review: Wikel SK. (ed) The immunology of host-ectoparasitic arthropod relationships. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1997; 91: Burgess IF. Treatment of head lice. Maternal and Child Health 1996; 21: Burgess I. Management guidelines for lice and scabies. Prescriber 1996; 7: 87-99, Burgess I. How is scabies recognised? What are the best treatments for scabies infection? MIMS Magazine Weekly 1993; 20: 26, 28. Burgess I. Wasps: a public health risk. Pest Control News 1993; 28: 3. (also published as : Wespen im Nachbereich des Menschen. Der praktische Schädlingsbekämpfer 1993; 45(6): translated by Leonhard Engel). Burgess I. Managing scabies. Horizons 1993; 7: Burgess I. Skin scraping for scabies mites. Horizons 1993; 7: Burgess I. The function of a repellent in head louse control. Pharmaceutical Journal 1993; 250: Burgess I. Lice and scabies: guide to diagnosis and treatment. Choosing the right product. Prescriber 1992; 3: Burgess I. Myiasis - the development of fly larvae in living organisms. The Dressings Times 1991; 4: 2-4. Burgess I. Don t be nice to lice. Chemist and Druggist 1990; 234:

8 Other clinical notes and comments Burgess IF. Re: Treatment of parasitic skin diseases with dimeticones a new family of compounds with a purely physical mode of action. Tropical Medicine and Health 2015, 43: Burgess IF, Barker SC, Mumcuoglu KY. Topical ivermectin lotion for head lice. New England Journal of Medicine 2013; 368: Alderdice JM, Burgess IF. The travels of a lone star tick. Journal of Clinical Pathology 1998; 51: 403. Burgess IF. Clinical efficacy of treatment for head lice: Authors differ on assessment of flaws in trials. British Medical Journal 1995; 311: Burgess I. Pediculus humanus capitis in schoolchildren. Lancet 1995; 345: Burgess I. Sciapods and elephantiasis. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 1991; 85: 139. Burgess I. Unusual features of scabies associated with topical fluorinated steroids. British Journal of Dermatology 1973; 88: Editorial work article reviewing Acta Dermato-Venereologica African Journal of Microbiology Research African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology American Journal of Clinical Dermatology Annals of Internal Medicine Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology Annals of Tropical Paediatrics Archives of Dermatological Research Biological Science Entomology, Ornithology, Herpetology BMC Dermatology BMC Infectious Diseases BMC Pediatrics BMC Public Health British Medical Journal Publications British Journal of Dermatology British Journal of General Practice Bulletin of Entomological Research Clinical and Experimental Dermatology Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin Epidemiology and Infection Expert Opinion on Drug Safety Expert Review of Anti-Infective Therapy Expert Review of Dermatology Indoor and Built Environment International Journal of Dermatology International Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences International Journal for Parasitology International Journal of STD & AIDS Journal of Bacteriology Research Journal of Economic Entomology Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Journal of Human Nutrition and Food Science Journal of Infectious Diseases Journal of Insect Physiology Journal of Insect Science Journal of Medical Entomology Journal of Parasitology Research Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research Journal of Public Health Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences Journal of Zoology Map of Medicine Medical and Veterinary Entomology Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz Open Access Insect Physiology Parasites and Vectors Parasitology Research Pediatrics Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology Phytotherapy Research PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases PLoS ONE Point of Care Public Health Research in Veterinary Science Research & Reports in Tropical Medicine Review of Anti-Infective Therapy The Lancet The Open Entomology Journal (Editorial Board Member) Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Tropical Biomedicine Tropical Medicine and Health

9 Veterinary Parasitology CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Invited addresses An evidence based evaluation of active ingredients in head louse treatments. Lice Clinics of America, Annual Summit, Marriott Hotel in Research Park at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, 3 rd November How different cultures regard lice in modern times. 8 th Kopfläus-Expertentagung, Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Switzerland, 11 th August An evidence based evaluation of active ingredients in head louse treatments. Second European Liceworld Seminar, Scandic Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 th -11 th September Hedrin 4% lotion, the first licensed dimeticone-based treatment for head louse infestation: Has product optimisation led to the ultimate treatment? Second European Liceworld Seminar, Scandic Hotel, Copenhagen, Denmark, 10 th -11 th September Clinical trial? 7 th Kopfläus-Expertentagung, Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Switzerland, 20 th August Head lice in other cultures. 7 th Kopfläus-Expertentagung, Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Switzerland, 20 th August Lice and prevention. General information, research, news. 6 th Kopfläus-Expertentagung, Radisson Blu Hotel, Basel, Switzerland, 28 th August Mode of action of physically acting pediculicides. In: Symposium on head lice control. Fifth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Park City, Utah, USA, 2 nd -7 th August Head lice becoming the perfect parasite? 4 th Kopfläus-Expertentagung, Hotel Basel, Basel, Switzerland, 6 th September Is there a standard method for testing head lice products? First European Liceworld Seminar, The National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 th August Modern head lice products and their mode of action. First European Liceworld Seminar, The National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 th August Scabies a parasite of our times. IPS Trent Regional Branch one day conference, Darling buds of May, Consequences The good, the bad and the ugly. East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham University, 19 th May History and biology of scabies. Lancashire Infection Prevention Society training day. Preston, UK, 26 th November Transmission and epidemiology of scabies. Lancashire Infection Prevention Society training day. Preston, UK, 26 th November Pathology, immunity, and diagnosis of scabies. Lancashire Infection Prevention Society training day. Preston, UK, 26 th November Treatment and control strategy. Lancashire Infection Prevention Society training day. Preston, UK, 26 th November New target sites for ectoparasiticides. XIIth International Congress of Parasitology, Melbourne, Australia, 15 th - 20 th August Mode of action of dimeticone. Nordic Head Lice Seminar, Smittskyddsinstitutet, Stockholm, Sweden, 17 th November 2008.

10 Bites, trauma, and ectoparasites. Society of Young Danish Dermatologists Conference. Korsør, Denmark 22 nd August Resistance. 3 rd International Expert Meeting "The modern standard in head lice therapy: dimeticone", Hohenlockstedt, Germany, 2 nd April 2008 Pediculus capitis, Biologia e Resistenza. 63 Congresso Nazionale Società Italiana di pediatria, Pisa, Italy, 26 th - 29 th September Pediculus capitis, Biologia e Resistenza. IX Convegno Nazionale Dermatologia per il pediatra, Riccione- Rimini, Italy, 25 th -26 th March Water the Achilles heel of sucking lice? Nordic Head Lice Seminar, Arlanda Airport, Stockholm, Sweden, 21 st November 2006 Products and methods used in head lice control. Nordic Head Lice Seminar, Arlanda Airport, Stockholm, Sweden, 21 st November 2006 What is a good randomized controlled trial of a pediculicide? (Barker S, Casey C, Burgess IF), 3 rd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 th -20 th October Forensic entomology. East Anglia Scenes of Crime Officers Conference, Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre, May Management of insecticide resistance in head lice, lessons to be learned from the UK experience. 2 nd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Brisbane, Australia, 8 th 12 th July Submitted presentations Burgess IF. Lice, damned li..., and regulatory confusion. Fifth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Park City, Utah, USA, 2 nd -7 th August Burgess IF. Geographic differences in insecticide resistance. Fifth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Park City, Utah, USA, 2 nd -7 th August Burgess IF. 4% dimeticone gel for lice? Why not all products are equal. First European Liceworld Seminar, The National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 th August Burgess IF. 1,2-octanediol a novel treatment for head lice infestation. First European Liceworld Seminar, The National Museum, Copenhagen, Denmark, 16 th August Burgess IF. Designing a treatment A review of the development of 4% high viscosity dimeticone. Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, 13 th -18 th June Burgess IF. A novel surfactant based treatment for head louse infestation. Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, 13 th -18 th June Burgess IF. Water is it the Achilles heel of sucking lice? 3 rd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 th -20 th October Burgess IF. Pediculicides in the bathroom. 3 rd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 16 th -20 th October Burgess I. Pitfalls inherent in clinical trials on head louse treatments. 2 nd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Brisbane, Australia, 8 th 12 th July Larsen KS, Burgess I. Combs for removing lice and nits. 2 nd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Brisbane, Australia, 8 th 12 th July 2002.

11 Burgess, I. Diagnostic tools. What do we actually have and how to use them? 2 nd International Congress on Phthiraptera, Brisbane, Australia, 8 th 12 th July Research posters Burgess IF. How do Echinophthiridae on seals survive months of immersion? A hypothesis for debate. Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, 13 th -18 th June (Winner of Pohl Boskamp prize for best poster). doi: /RG Burgess MN, Burgess IF, Larsen KS. A comparison of three louse combs for removal of louse eggs and nits form hair. Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, 13 th -18 th June doi: /RG Burgess, MN, Whelan I, Brunton ER, Burgess IF. Making nit removal easier. Fourth International Conference on Phthiraptera, Urgup, Cappadocia, Turkey, 13 th -18 th June doi: /RG Burgess IF, Jones IM, Kidman ER. 0.4% dimeticone spray, a novel control material to kill fleas by physical means. In: Claerebout, E., Vercruysse, J. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 21st International Conference of the World Association for the Advancement of Veterinary Parasitology. Ghent, Belgium, Burgess IF, Brown CM. Measuring insecticide resistance in human head lice, Pediculus capitis (Anoplura: Pediculidae). Proceedings of the 3 rd International Conference on Control of Urban Pests, Prague, Weston SE, Burgess IF, Williams EM. Evaluation of essential oils and some of their component terpenoids for the treatment of human lice. Proceedings of the British Pharmaceutical conference, September 15-18, 1997; Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 1997; 49 Supplement 4: 120. Burgess I, Burren CH. Studies on the larvae of Toxocara canis (Nematoda) in mice. British Pharmacological Society, 2 nd -4 th April British Journal of Pharmacology 1970; 39(1): 257P COURSES TAUGHT 2006 Present Bites, Trauma, and Ectoparasites. Lecture for: Introduction to Biology of the Skin course, Addenbrookes Hospital, Postgraduate Medical Centre, Cambridge, UK Vector and Pest Control Course for Unit Environmental Health Duty, Defence Medical Services Training Group, Ministry of Defence, UK Vector Biology component for the Postgraduate Medical Officer and Tropical Medicine Course, Defence Medical Services Training Group, Ministry of Defence, UK Vector Biology and Pest Control Course for Environmental Health Technicians. Defence Medical Services Training Group, Ministry of Defence, UK Medical and Vector Entomology. Department of Applied Biology, University of Cambridge, UK. CLINICAL TRIALS Clinical trials as Lead Investigator 2016 A proof of concept investigation to evaluate the activity of a louse eggs detection gel. CTOM02. Ethical approval not required for use of a class I medical device used in its intended manner An investigation to evaluate the effectiveness of the Hedrin Stubborn Egg Remover kit, for removal of head louse eggs and nits. CTMK17. Ethical approval not required for use of a cosmetic used in its intended manner.

12 2015 A randomised, double-blind, cross-over, placebo controlled clinical trial to demonstrate the effectiveness of a product designed to protect against establishment of a head louse infestation. CTOY01, ISRCTN Ethical approval not required for use of a class I medical device used in its intended manner A randomised, double-blind, cross-over, placebo controlled clinical trial to demonstrate the proof of concept for a product designed to protect against development of head louse infestation. CTMK15, ISRCTN Ethical approval from NRES Committee North East - Northern & Yorkshire A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, clinical trial to compare Liceko with NIX/Lyclear 1% permethrin crème rinse in the treatment of head lice. CTPN01, ISRCTN Ethical approval from South Central Berkshire B Research Ethics Committee A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, clinical trial to demonstrate superiority of Hedrin Once liquid gel compared with Lyclear 1% permethrin crème rinse in the treatment of head lice. CTMK13, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Central London Research Ethics Committee A clinical investigation of the activity of Fulltec Anti-Lice Protector in the treatment of head lice. CTFT01, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Cambridgeshire 1 Research Ethics Committee A randomized, assessor blinded, clinical trial to confirm the efficacy of a CE marked class I Medical Device formulation in the treatment of head lice. CTMK12, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Leeds West Research Ethics Committee A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, clinical investigation of the activity of mosquito LäuseShampoo compared with Infectopedicul permethrin 0.5% lotion in the treatment of head lice. CTWE01, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Oxfordshire Research Ethics Committee A A proof of concept clinical investigation to evaluate the activity of Hedrin 4% gel in the treatment of head lice using a 15 minutes application time. CTMK10, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Sheffield Research Ethics Committee A proof of concept clinical investigation to evaluate the activity of Hedrin 4% gel in the treatment of head lice using a 1-hour application time. CTMK09, ISRCTN Ethical approval from South West Research Ethics Committee A proof of concept clinical investigation to evaluate the activity of Hedrin 4% lotion in the treatment of head lice using a 1 hour application time. CTMK08, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Essex 1 Research Ethics Committee A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, clinical trial to investigate superiority of Lyclear spray away (ParaNix spray) compared with Infectopedicul permethrin 0.5% lotion in the treatment of head lice. CTOM01, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Leeds (West) Research Ethics Committee A multicentre Phase III trial of 1,2 Octanediol at 5%(w/v) (KINDAPED ) compared with malathion 0.5% (w/v) (Derbac M liquid) in the treatment of head lice. CTEP02, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Trent Multi-centre Research Ethics Committee A randomised, assessor blinded clinical study to compare the efficacy and safety of Nice n Clear with Full Marks solution and to evaluate a novel ultrasound comb device ClearBrush for removal of nits. CTNC02. ISRCTN Ethical approval from Cambridge 1 Research Ethics Committee A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind clinical trial to demonstrate superiority of Hedrin 4% dimeticone lotion compared with Derbac-M 0.5% malathion aqueous liquid in the treatment of head lice. CTMK05, ISRCTN Ethical approval from Hertfordshire 1 Research Ethics Committee A Randomised, Assessor Blinded Proof of Concept (Phase IIa) Clinical Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Nice n Clear Head Lice Lotion for use in the Treatment of Head Lice. CTNC01. Ethical approval from Bradford Local Research Ethics Committee

13 2005 A phase II randomized controlled assessor-blind parallel group clinical trial to demonstrate the proof of concept of an experimental pediculicide rinse and Lyclear crème rinse in the treatment of head lice. CT205. Ethical approval from Cambridge Local Research Ethics Committee 2004 A randomized, controlled, assessor blinded clinical study to assess the efficacy of a herbal based lotion for use in the treatment of head louse infection. CTWC01. Ethical approval from Peterborough and Fenland Local Research Ethics Committee A randomized, parallel group clinical trial to assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of a silicone based lotion in the treatment of head louse infection. CTMK01. Ethical approval from Cambridge Local Research Ethics Committee 2003 A Phase II, randomised, assessor blinded pilot study to assess the effectiveness of the application and follow up regimes for a new silicone based lotion for use in the treatment of head louse infection. CTMK02. Ethical approval from Huntingdon Local Research Ethics Committee 2000 A randomised, parallel, group clinical trial to assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of a surfactant based lotion in the treatment of head louse infection. CTRL02, NCT Ethical approval from Cambridge and Huntingdon Local Research Ethics Committees 1999 A randomized, controlled, assessor blind, parallel group clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety and acceptability of a surfactant based lotion and permethrin crème rinse for the treatment of head lice. CTRL01, NCT Ethical approval from Cambridge Local Research Ethics Committee 1997 A randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, parallel group clinical trial to assess the efficacy, safety and acceptability of phenothrin mousse, phenothrin lotion and wet-comb technique in the eradication of head lice. CT100, ISRCTN Bedfordshire, UK. Ethical approval from North Bedfordshire District Ethics Committee and South Bedfordshire Research Ethics Committee 1994 Rappell louse repellent field study, RAP 002. Golders Green, UK. Ethical approval from Barnet Research Ethics Committee 1993 A field study to evaluate the activity of 0.165% synergized pyrethrin mousse in comparison with 1% permethrin crème rinse. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ethical approval from the Metropolitan Hospital Medical Committee, Mahakali, Dhaka Rappell louse repellent field study, RAP 001. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ethical approval from the Metropolitan Hospital Medical Committee, Mahakali, Dhaka A comparison of 0.5% aqueous malathion with 25% benzyl benzoate emulsion for treatment of scabies. Dhaka, Bangladesh. Ethical approval from the Metropolitan Hospital Medical Committee, Mahakali, Dhaka. Clinical trials as Co-Investigator 2006 A phase IIa, clinical trial to demonstrate the proof of concept of an experimental pediculicide lotion for the treatment of head lice. CTEP01. Ethical approval from Hertfordshire 1 Research Ethics Committee A phase III, randomised, controlled, assessor-blind, parallel group clinical trial to confirm the safety and efficacy of an experimental pediculicide rinse and Lyclear Crème Rinse in the treatment of head lice. CT214. Ethical approval from Hertfordshire 1 Local Research Ethics Committee Clinical trials as Study Monitor and Site Management 2015 Bioequivalence study (randomized, multi-center, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, double-blind) for benzyl alcohol lotion, 5%( Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co., Inc.) and Ulesfia (benzyl alcohol lotion, topical 5%) (Shionogi, Inc.) in the treatment of head lice and their ova. CTHP01, NCT Ethical approval from Liberty IRB Inc.

14 2008 A randomised, controlled, double-blind, clinical trial of Hedrin 4% dimeticone lotion compared with Hedrin 4% lotion plus nerolidol 2% in the treatment of head lice. CTMK06, ISRCTN Ethical approval from ethics committee of the Medical School of Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey (Study 025, 14/02/2007). LEGAL EXPERIENCE EXPERT REPORTS PREPARED 2015 Mrs Carole Ball v- The Norbrook Castle Hotel. Preparation of an expert report of opinion on whether a bed bug infestation could have been the cause of a lesion suffered by Claimant while staying at the hotel. Advising Claimant, instructed by Intelligent Law, Liverpool Nicholas S Levene v- Ministry of Justice. Preparation of an expert report of opinion on whether a flea could have caused a bite lesion that resulted in a chronic ulcer leading eventually to the death of the Claimant s spouse. Advising Claimant, instructed by Glynns Solicitors Limited, Bristol Regina v- Jasmine Maddock. Review of documentation and preparation of an expert report on relationship of insects with time of death. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Saunders Law Partnership LLP, London Regina v- Khaleel. Review of documentation and preparation of an expert report on relationship of insects with time of death. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Tank Jowett solicitors, Wembley Hanifa Dobson and others v- Thames Water Utilities Limited. Preparation of an expert report on mosquito management. Evidence given Technology and Construction Court. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Osborne Clarke solicitors, Bristol Regina v- Bakhit. Collection of specimens from the scene, identification of forensically important insects, and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death for Metropolitan Police, Operation Dobbins. Evidence given Snaresbrook Crown Court. Acting for Crown Southern v- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Preparation of an expert report on the risk of insect biting in the work place. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Halliwells LLP solicitors, Sheffield Regina v- Jason Paul Jay. Review of documentation and specimens of forensically important insects and preparation of an expert report on relationship of insects with time of death. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Foot Anstey solicitors, Taunton Fletcher and Hyde v- Sandals Limited. Preparation of a preliminary report on insect biting. Acting for Complainant, instructed by Slater Heelis Collier Littler solicitors, Sale Sutton (3) v- the Walt Disney Company Limited. Preparation of an expert report on bed bug infestation and bug management in hotels. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Hextalls LLP solicitors, London Compatriot Holdings Limited v- Santa-Maria. Preparation of an expert report on mouse infestation, cockroaches, and bed bugs, including site visit. Acting for Complainant, instructed by Devonshires solicitors, London Leech s Funeral Services v- Linda Christine Chouchane. Review of documentation and preparation of an expert report on the likelihood of maggots from a body being capable of escaping from a triple body bag and a coffin. Instructed by Gordons solicitors, Bradford Wainwright and Robinson v- Courtaulds Textiles. Preparation of an expert report on the probability of insect biting resulting from handling of textiles during manufacturing, instructed by Reed Smith LLP solicitors, Coventry.

15 2005 Black v- Royal Adelaide Hotel. Preparation of an expert report on bed bugs and the nature of insect bites, including giving evidence in Guildford County Court. Acting for Defendant, instructed by DLA Piper Rudnick Gray Cary UK LLP solicitors, London Regina v- Wrigglesworth. Attendance at scene, collection of forensically important insects, and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death for North Yorkshire Police, Operation Botany Site visit, inspection of premises, and preparation of an expert report on a suspected biting nuisance in a domestic premises, instructed by Tanburghs O Brien Lahaise solicitors, Kilburn Safestore v- Templeman. Preparation of an expert report on clothes moths life cycle and infestation, including giving evidence in Central London County Court, Acting for Claimant, instructed by Clyde & Co solicitors, London Regina v- Mark Richard Hobson. Identification of forensically important insects, and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death for North Yorkshire Police, Operation Chive Regina v- James Ketchen. Identification of forensic specimens and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death, evidence given Central Criminal Court. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Ashley Smith & Co solicitors, Lewisham North East Derbyshire District Council v- Stanley Shirt. Preparation of an expert report on a moth found in a bottle of milk, instructed by Kieran Clarke solicitors, Chesterfield Identification of specimens and preparation of expert report on relationship of insect larvae with time of death. For Royal British Virgin Islands Police 2003 Elaine Martel v- Paddington Churches Housing Association. Preparation of an expert report on bed bugs and fleas, including site visit, evidence given Central London County Court. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Devonshires solicitors, London Regina v- Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr. Attendance at scene, collection and identification of forensic specimens and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death. Acting for Prosecution, instructed by Crown Prosecution Service, evidence agreed, Central Criminal Court Identification of specimen and preparation of expert report on an insect associated with the deposition of a body for Cumbria Constabulary, Operation Lara Thomason v- Electrium Sales Limited. Preparation of an expert report on biting insects, including site visit, and supplementary report on risk factors on site. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Berrymans Lace Wawer solicitors, Leeds Sanford -v- Consignia plc. Preparation of an expert report, and supplementary reports in conjunction with the other expert, on the likelihood of postal workers receiving insect bites from mail bags. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Simpson Millar solicitors, Birmingham Davies v- Thistle Hotel. Preparation of an expert report on bed bug life cycle, infestation and treatment. Acting for Complainant, instructed by Leo Abse & Cohen solicitors, Swansea Nuttall v- Havre des Pas Guest House. Preparation of an expert report on bed bug life cycle, infestation and treatment. Acting for Complainant, instructed by Backhurst Dorey & Crane advocates, Jersey Identification of specimens and preparation of expert report on possible time of death and deposition of a body for West Yorkshire Constabulary, in relation to the finding of a new born infant in Gipton Woods, Leeds.

16 2002 Regina v- Rohan Eric Howell. Identification of forensic specimens and preparation of an expert report on the relationship of the insects with time of death. Acting for Defendants, instructed by Reid Sinclair & Co solicitors, London Cathy Smith v- Southampton City Council. Preparation of an expert report on a bed bug infestation and treatment regimes. Acting for Defence, instructed by Legal Services, Southampton City Council April Pruitt-Summers v- Pfizer Inc. Preparation of affidavits and delivering a deposition on insecticide and combing effectiveness in head louse treatment. Acting for Defendants, instructed by Kaye Scholer llp, New York, Illinois District Court Regina v- John Taylor. Examination of forensic specimens and preparation of an expert report on time of deposition of a body. Acting for Defendant, instructed by Grahame Stowe Bateson solicitors, Leeds Dulip Singh v- Haringey Borough Council. Preparation of an expert report on a Pharaoh s ant infestation and treatment regimes. Acting for Complainant, instructed by Bindman & Partners solicitors, London RSPCA -v- Elizabeth Nagle. Identification of specimens and preparation of expert report on fly strike (maggot infestation of sheep). Acting for Defence, instructed by Bradleys solicitors, Dover D Williams, et al. -v- Warner Lambert Company, et al. Preparation of affidavits on insecticide activity and resistance in head lice. Acting for Defendants, instructed by Kaye Scholer llp, New York, Texas District Court Gary Jones, et al. -v- The Home Office. Preparation of expert report on scabies transmission and giving evidence in Newcastle County Court. Acting for Defence, instructed by The Treasury Solicitor, London Regina -v- Linda Boswell. Preparation of expert report on whether long term head louse infestation could be related to child neglect. Acting for Defence, instructed by Pictons solicitors, Watford L Kanter, et al. -v- Warner Lambert Company, et al. Preparation of affidavits on insecticide activity and resistance in head lice. Acting for Defendants, instructed by Kaye Scholer llp, New York, California Superior Court Identification of specimens and preparation of expert report on the time of death for Devon & Cornwall Constabulary, in relation to a murder at Leigh Farm, Cornwall S Latham -v- J Sainsbury plc. Identification of a specimen and preparation of an expert report on a wolf spider and the possibility that it may have inflicted a bite. Acting as a jointly appointed expert under the Civil Procedure Rules Regina -v- Godfrey. Preparation of expert report and evidence in Court on the association of fly infestation with disease and head louse infestation with neglect. Acting for Prosecution, instructed by Crown Prosecution Service, Lewes Crown Court Salters Farms Ltd and Hertsmere Borough Council. Examination of the site and preparation of expert report in support of an Appeal against an Abatement Notice. Acting for the Plaintiff, instructed by Stanley Tee & Company, Bishops Stortford.

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