I am a molecular geneticist with a primary focus on the identification of genes and sequence variants underlying susceptibility to, and progression of, various tumour types _ in particular tumours of the skin (moles and melanoma), oesophagus, ovary, lung
My research focuses on understanding the molecular regulation of blood cell production and function in health and disease with the ultimate goal of discovery of new treatments for blood cell diseases including leukaemia and autoimmunity.
My aim is to use advanced Neuroimaging to further our understanding of the pathophysiology of brain disorders, in particular Epilepsy, but also Sleep disorders, Schizophrenia, the Dementias. In the case of my main research interest (Epilepsy) it is to red
The applicant aims to improve treatment of digestive disease by identifying and understanding the interactions between the nervous system and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, with emphasis on sensory systems.