Lab Members

I did my PhD with Professor Laura Machesky on the Arp2/3 complex and the actin cytoskeleton, and was a post-doc with Professor Robin May working on host pathogen interactions of Cryptococcus. Now I am occasionally allowed in the lab to do microscopy. 

I joined the lab in 2019 as part of the DiMeN DTP. Having completed an MSc in Clinical microbiology and having worked in Dr Catherine Pashley’s clinical mycology lab, I developed a strong interest in opportunistic infections in respiratory disorders.  In collaboration with AstraZeneca, my project aims to observe the effects of the IL-33/ST2 pathway in chronic respiratory diseases and illnesses. To do this, I use an interdisciplinary approach to explore this field. 

Throughout this PhD, I participate in initiatives promoting inclusivity within academia and STEM by representing women and the black and minority ethnic (BAME) community.