Personal Statement
I graduated in Veterinary Science from Liverpool University in 1993. After some time in veterinary practice I completed a training scholarship in equine medicine and surgery at University of Glasgow and obtained the Royal College Certificate in Equine Surgery (Orthopaedics) in 1998. I then completed a PhD in Epidemiology at Liverpool University followed by a lectureship post in Veterinary Epidemiology at Massey University in New Zealand before returning to Liverpool. I am also a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health.

Research Overview
My research spans several areas drawing on expertise in quantitative epidemiology as well as qualitative methods and clinical veterinary research. I have also led and contributed to numerous projects describing and quantifying the issues relating to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and antimicrobial use in equine, companion and farm animals taking a One Health approach.

I am involved with a number of equine health and welfare projects including addressing welfare issues in aged horses, obesity and laminitis.
I am a core team member of Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (www.liverpool.ac.uk/savsnet) and the Equine Veterinary Surveillance network which collect large volumes of companion animal electronic health data from veterinary practitioners and diagnostic laboratories across the UK to use for a wide range of research and surveillance activities including infectious disease and antimicrobial use and resistance.

I also research working equid health in developing countries which has involved collaboration with several NGO’s to address disease and burden of disease as well owner education of working equid populations.