I am a teaching-focused academic. My research background is in immune tolerance and immunotherapy, manipulating tolerance mechanisms for the prevention of autoimmune disease. I am particularly interested in antigen-specific immunotherapy approaches, especially those targeting T cells; these research interests continue to inform my teaching.

I am a Fellow of the HEA and have been shortlisted for two University of Bristol Innovative and Inspiring Teaching Awards (group and individual). My pedagogical research interests are currently focused on decolonising and diversifying our curricula, and engaging students with issues of equality in biomedical science research and healthcare. I collaborate with colleagues from across the Faculty and beyond in this work. I also have a growing interest in engaging students with discipline-specific issues around sustainability.

I am fortunate to have been able to share my passion for immunology with members of the public and aspiring students in my role as Outreach & Widening Participation Officer, supporting other staff and students to do the same. I am the academic co-chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee for the School of Cellular and Molecular medicine, working to making our culture inclusive and welcoming for all. The school was awarded a Silver Athena Swan Award in April 2023.

I am a member of the British Society for Immunology’s (BSI) Bristol Immunology Group committee, and am also a member of the BSI Teaching Affinity Group committee.