I completed my MSci in Biochemistry with Industrial Placement at the University of Aberdeen in 2019 and a MRC-DTP PhD in Precision Medicine at the University of Glasgow in 2024, under the supervision of Professor Joanne Edwards. I was awarded the School of Cancer Sciences Accomplishment in Academic Post-Graduate Research Training Prize, awarded to the best science PhD student.

I am a Research Assistant and split my time across the School of Health & Wellbeing (supervised by Professor Katie Robb) and the School of Cancer Sciences (supervised by Professor Joanne Edwards and Dr Stephen McSorley). My research focuses on the role of socioeconomic deprivation in future adenoma/bowel cancer risk following bowel surveillance colonoscopy.

I lead the Glasgow Colorectal Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group, which includes patient advocates, public contributors, a charity representative, clinicians and researchers. Our primary aim is to ensure that patient interests are prioritised throughout bowel cancer research.

I also develop and deliver public engagement activities for the Translational Cancer Pathology research group.

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Research groups

• Colorectal/Lower GI/intestinal/gut microbiome

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I teach on several courses within the MSc Cancer Research & Precision Oncology and MSc Precision Medicine (Cancer specialism) programmes. I also supervise undergraduate students and postgraduate researchers.

I received a Student Partnership Impact Award from the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) in 2023 in recognition of my impact relating to Educational Development. I also earned Recognising Excellence in Teaching Associate Fellowship (RET AF) in 2024.

Prizes, awards & distinctions

• 2023/24: Accomplishment in Academic PGR Training Prize – Winner (School of Cancer Sciences)

Professional & learned societies

• 2024: Member, The British Association for Cancer Research (BACR)
• 2024: Member, The European Association for Cancer Research (EACR)

Engagement with schools

• 2025 (Ongoing): 'Polyp Patrol 2: On the Move' Interactive Classroom Workshop

Exhibition

• 2025 (Concluded): "Mighty Microbes" tabletop activity delivered at Glasgow Science Centre

Festivals

• 2025 (Concluded): "Poop, Polyps and Pathology" invited speaker at Glasgow Science Festival: A Body of Science event
• 2024 (Concluded): Tabletop public engagement activity "Polyp Patrol" at Explorathon 2024

Other

• 2025 (Concluded): Science engagement event with Girlguiding Guide and Ranger Units to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science
• 2024 (Concluded): Tabletop public engagement activity "Polyp Patrol" at School of Cancer Sciences 10 Year Wolfson Wohl Celebration Open Evening