About me
I am a scientist developing the new generation of cell and gene therapies. Previously I worked at the National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, and completed my PhD at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology. I studied how inflammatory cells exacerbate atherosclerosis - the development of fatty plaques which can clog arteries leading to heart attacks and strokes - and analysed drug compounds which may have therapeutic potential against atherosclerosis.
My current interests are in planetary health, advocating policy changes and scientific research to tackle the climate and ecological crisis, restore biodiversity and maintain natural systems for the benefit of human health and wildlife. I am a campaign champion for the RSPB, member of Butterfly Conservation and foster an orphaned elephant with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
My blog features commentaries on the latest scientific research, and reviews of articles and programmes in the media related to heart disease, policy, the environment and other scientific issues. I also like to share my passion for nature and wildlife photography, and sustainable crafts.
My current interests are in planetary health, advocating policy changes and scientific research to tackle the climate and ecological crisis, restore biodiversity and maintain natural systems for the benefit of human health and wildlife. I am a campaign champion for the RSPB, member of Butterfly Conservation and foster an orphaned elephant with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
My blog features commentaries on the latest scientific research, and reviews of articles and programmes in the media related to heart disease, policy, the environment and other scientific issues. I also like to share my passion for nature and wildlife photography, and sustainable crafts.
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