Manchester Area, United Kingdom
I am module lead on physiology and anatomy modules for BSc(Hons) Medical Biology at Burnley College University Courses (awarded by the University of Greater Manchester). Prior to this I joined Gentronix in August 2023 as a Scientist II conducting toxicology studies to GLP standard and received a promotion to Senior Scientist in July 2025. I completed my PhD in April 2023 within Dr David Greensmith’s lab at the University of Salford in cardiac physiology. My PhD work focused on the role of anthracyclines on oxidative stress and ion channel activity in cardiac myocytes. This work was funded by Kidscan as part of their long term goal to improve treatments for children with cancer. My interest in cardiovascular research remains.
Investigating the cellular basis of anthracycline-induced cardiac toxicity. Interested in how excitation-contraction coupling may be altered in cardiomyocytes due to anti-cancer drugs. Through this role I developed techniques relating to electrophysiology and primary cell isolation. I also co-supervised and mentored undergraduate placement students.
Delivered lectures and laboratory classes for level 5 students in animal physiology and human system physiology modules.
My project involved investigating heterogeneity within medulloblastoma, specifically in response to vincristine treatment. Cell viability experiments and live cell microscopy were used allowing the ability to create cell fate profiles with a focus on resistance. I was fortunate enough to develop this research at the Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire which is the UK’s national synchrotron.