I am a trained and HCPC registered Clinical Scientist in Microbiology, with a specialist interest in Sexually Transmitted Infections. I've been involved in various research studies including HSV, syphilis and gonorrhoea. A particular interest of mine is antimicrobial resistance in STIs and specifically Neisseria gonorrhoeae. I received a B.Sc. (Hons) in Infectious Diseases from the University of East London and subsequently gained an M.Sc. in Clinical Microbiology by Queen Mary University of London and Pg.Dip. in Sexual Health by Glasgow Caledonian University. I was accepted in the competitive clinical scientist training programme with the British National Health Service and as part of this, sat the FRCPath Part 1 examination in Clinical Microbiology. 

I am actively involved in the shortlisting and assessments for the NHS Scientist Training Programme and I am part of the London Training Consortium for STP Trainees.