My current role focuses on basic-science education and strategy in general, with specialisation in high-fidelity Human Patient Simulation. I was a University Enterpise Fellow in 2024-2025 and now am a University Enterprise and Innovation Champion.

My specific interests are the application of Human Patient Simulation, especially physiological models, to the teaching key aspects of physiology in undergraduate curricula, and to blended pre- and clinical learning in medicine. I am the academic lead and platform applications expert for core sciences simulation in medicine and biosciences. I have published and presented on simulation at numerous workshops and as a keynote speaker. I recently published the book 'Learning Physiology in Context' with co-authors Dr Eugene Lloyd (Bristol) and Prof Willem van Meurs (Porto), published in 2024 by SIMEDITA, Italy.

My research background is in the area of ion channels, receptors and signalling molecules during development of the mammalian auditory system. Specifically I was interested in changes in expression patterns of these key molecules during development of the sensory hair cells of the cochlea. Techniques used include whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology.

Outside of simulation and research my roles have included school Director of Teaching, and I am currently the Programme Director for programmes with industrial study as well as a Unit Director. I have experience in management of teaching and teaching staff, programme and unit development, quality assurance. I have held numerous school and faculty roles.