Personal Statement
I graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1999 and spent four years in mixed practice before coming to the University of Liverpool to undertake a residency in veterinary pathology, alongside a concurrent MPhil on the pathogenesis of Feline herpesvirus. Following this, I completed a PhD looking at the effect of respiratory viral infection on the expression of host proteins in the respiratory epithelium. I was appointed as Lecturer in Veterinary Pathology in 2010 and Senior Lecturer in 2016. I was awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath, by exam) in 2011.

I am subject lead for veterinary pathology on the 2nd and 3rd year of the BVSc course, and teach second, third and final year students. I also teach on the Bioveterinary Science course, and supervise projects for veterinary science and bioveterinary science undergraduates and MRes students.

I am a part of the Veterinary Laboratory Services diagnostic team, performing post mortem examinations on a range of species, both as diagnostic and forensic cases, and providing a surgical biopsy and immunohistology service for veterinary surgeons in the School of Veterinary Science and also in private practice.

I have a particular interest in marine mammal pathology, working with vets and and others scientists investigating the causes of death of cetaceans and seals in the UK.

Research Overview
I am involved in collaborative research, with a particular interest in the pathogenesis of infectious diseases (influenza virus, herpesviruses), and marine mamal pathology, working with the Cetacean Strandings investigation Project, the Cornwall Marine Pathology Team and the Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme.