Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
I am a fourth-year medical student at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, having completed my intercalated degree in Pathology and been awarded a BA. I am about to begin the MB PhD Programme at Cambridge, where I will pursue research alongside my clinical training. My academic interests span cancer biology, immuno-oncology, and cancer genetics, with an emerging interest in neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. Along side my clinical studies, I am involved in research project in Dr Richard Mair’s lab at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, further deepening my exposure to translational cancer research in a neuro-oncological context. Previously, I completed a research internship at the University of Oxford in the Van den Eynde and Leung Groups (Nuffield Department of Medicine). My project, "Investigating Epigenetic Regulation to Enhance Cancer Vaccine Efficacy", involved studying the effects of DNA methyltransferase inhibitors (DNMTi) on both cancer and immune cells under the supervision of Amanda Wicki. I presented this work at the Cambridge University Oncology Society Conference, where I was awarded second place in the poster presentation competition. During my intercalated year, I conducted a research project under the supervision of Professor Du and Dr Ewalina Madej, using next-generation sequencing techniques to characterise immunoglobulin gene rearrangements in thyroid lymphoma.
Supervising pathology (BOD) for second-year medical students at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. I organise weekly supervisions on topics including Immunology, Virology, Fungi, Parasitology, Bacteriology, Cancer and Cardiovascular Pathology.
After completing a summer research project in the Mair Lab at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute, I continued working within the laboratory alongside my clinical studies. My current project focuses on investigating the heterogeneity of responses to 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA) treatment in primary human glioblastoma (GBM) tumours, with the aim of better understanding the biological factors underlying variable treatment sensitivity.
In2MedSchool is a registered, award-winning charity dedicated to helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds pursue Medicine and healthcare-related degrees at university. Through a community of committed volunteers, In2MedSchool works closely with students, schools, and local communities to provide the guidance and support needed for a successful university application. As part of the Finance department, I collaborate with the Grants & Partnerships leads to effectively manage the charity's financial operations, ensuring the smooth allocation and oversight of funds to support our mission.
I delivered teaching sessions on the Cancer module for first- and second-year medical students as part of the Cambridge University Student Teaching of Medicine (CUSTOM) programme, an initiative by Cambridge MedSoc to support peer-led teaching. I designed and led sessions focusing on MCQ-based exam preparation, using past paper questions and teaching strategies aimed at improving clinical reasoning and exam technique.
I co-organised the University of Cambridge Medical Society Annual Ball, themed “Tales from 1001 Nights”, attended by over 400 students and had a budget of over £60,000. I oversaw key aspects of event planning including budgeting, logistics, ticketing, and venue coordination. I led outreach efforts to secure sponsorship from local and national companies, helping to subsidise student tickets and fund themed entertainment. I collaborated with vendors to deliver a culturally immersive experience, including themed catering and bespoke cocktails.