Biography
KEY attributes
Research experience in molecular and bioinformatic techniques with a focus on non-coding RNA and motor neuron disease.
Effective communication skills with publications and conference proceedings.
Passionate to deliver innovative research-based teaching.
Able to work collaboratively across groups and establish strong relationships.
Hard-working and independent to develop and deliver work on time.
Education
2021 - 2023: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education: University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom.
2012 - 2015: Doctor of Philosophy: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
2008 - 2011: Bachelor of Science with Honours, First Class in Neuroscience: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
GRANTS
2023: Investigating ATAT1-dynein interactions in motor neurons (School of Life Sciences Reviral Pump Priming)
2022 - 2024: Identification of non-coding RNA biomarkers for disease prognosis and progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Motor Neurone Disease Association)
2021: Expression of ncRNA in serum and muscle of a TDP-43 mouse model of ALS (School of Life Sciences Ewart Bequest)
2019: Identification of non-coding RNA-based biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid (University of Sussex RDF10)
2018 - 2024: Sussex RNA Network - RNA Salon (RNA Society)
awards and scholarships
2014: Helen Rosa Thacker Scholarship for Neurological Research
2012: Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust QMB ncRNA Student Speaker Award (First)
2015 - 2015: University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship
2011 - 2012: Department of Anatomy Summer Research Scholarship
2010 - 2011: OSMS Summer Scholarship
2007: Freemasons Lodge Fendalton Good Citizenship Award
Professional Memberships
2023 - Current: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2018 - Current: Member of the RNA Society
2017 - 2023: Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy