University of Salford
I completed my undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Molecular Cell Biology in 2006 at the University of Manchester. My PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Manchester involved a 3-year placement at AstraZeneca, investigating the role of time-restricted feeding on hypothalamic activity, hormonal rhythms and metabolism.
I then went on to secure a postdoctoral position investigating the role of Aspergillus fumigatus in airway remodelling. In 2015 I moved on to a project investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying peritoneal fibrosis.
“Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer arising from nerve cells. Current treatments are not always effective and have many side effects, so our research aims to develop novel therapies. A common airborne mould called Aspergillus fumigatus is known to produce many chemicals with anti-cancer properties. We are harvesting these chemical and testing their anti-neuroblastoma properties.
Whilst current treatments are effective for some, in many cases they are not and/or have significant side effects.”
Areas of research
Fibrosis, Asthma, Peritoneum, Peritoneal Dialysis, Aspergillus
Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience, University of Manchester 2006
PhD Neuroscience, University of Manchester 2010
Memberships
Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) 2018
Honorary Research Fellow, University of Manchester 2018
School Governor 2017- present
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