Overview

My research interests are broad having worked in the areas of both molecular microbiology and cell biology.  This includes the study of bacterial spore differentiation, microbial host pathogen interactions, molecular mechanisms of stem cell differentiation and the role of stem cells in cancer.  More recently my focus has shifted towards pedagogic research exploring interdisciplinary learning and the role of creativity in science education. I also collaborate with artists creating installations to engage the public with contemporary issues with the biosciences.

Qualifications

BSc Applied Biological Sciences, University of the West of England

PhD Molecular Microbiology, University of Sheffield

PG Cert Higher Education, University of Westminster

Career

Career to date:

2021 - present Associate Lecturer in Biosciences

2018 - 2019 Director of Learning, Teaching and Student Experience, Middlesex University

2016 - 2018 Director of Education/Chair in Science Education, University of Lincoln

2014 - 2016 Faculty Director of Learning & Teaching, University of Westminster

2005 - 2014 Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology, University of Westminster

2000 - 2005 Senior Research Fellow, University College London

1998 - 2000 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Karolinska Institute, Sweden

1995 - 1998 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Sheffield

Research group links

• Microbial Evolutionary Ecology
• Cell and Developmental Biology
• Disease Ecology and Evolution