My current role involves helping to run two clinical studies; PEARL and MOTION. Both studies are looking at the effect the microbiome has on the health of different groups of people.

I carry out patient visits and process samples in the lab, using flow cytometry, culturing and DNA extraction. PEARL is a longitudinal study to understand how gut microbes contribute to maintaining health during pregnancy and early life. MOTION is a longitudinal study in the over 60’s that aims to understand the role the microbiome plays in healthy ageing, and specifically in neurodegeneration.

I have a BSc in Infectious disease and microbiology from the University of Exeter, with a long-term goal of a PhD and contribution to infectious disease research. I began working in the Hall lab in October 2019.