Associate Head of School – Biosciences
I am a Health and Care Professions Council registered Biomedical Scientist with over 16 years of experience working in laboratory diagnostics for the NHS.
My previous role was with South Tees NHS Hospitals Foundation Trust as a Lead BMS in Virology where I continue my professional practise to date.
My experience and knowledge lie within the field of virology, in particular serology and molecular diagnostics.
Teaching and supervision
I teach and supervise in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences:
- BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
- BSc (Hons) Physiological Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing Practice
I am the module leader for work placement modules HCS230 and HCS331.
Research
My research experience lies within molecular diagnostics for detection of viral respiratory pathogens.
My areas of expertise lie within the NHS setting in particular laboratory management.
My laboratory skills are within the areas of Viral Serology and Molecular Diagnostics.
I have an interest in Infectious Diseases, Infection Prevention Control and Point-of-Care testing.
- Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science
- Registrant of the Health and Care Professions Council
- Member of the Regional Pathology Training and Education group
- Member of the University of Sunderland Biomedical Science/Healthcare Sciences: Life Sciences) Employer Liaison group
