Deputy Director & Research Lead

With over 15 years of experience at CEDAR, I bring expertise in clinical trial methodology, study management, and data analysis. As CEDAR’s Deputy Director, I lead and oversee our diverse portfolio of research studies, with a strong focus on advancing critical care and surgical research. My work centres on collaborating with clinicians and allied healthcare professionals to design robust study protocols and develop high-quality research proposals. I have contributed to successful funding applications for multiple NIHR and HCRW-funded clinical trials, with particular interests in Critical Care research and surgical interventions. Within CEDAR, I draw on strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, medical device regulatory requirements, and the wider research governance framework to support the effective delivery of complex clinical studies. I have also undertaken formal training in systematic review methodologies. My project management experience is supported by PRINCE2 practitioner training. I have also lectured undergraduate students in study design and protocol development, sharing practical insights from my work in clinical research. I was honoured to receive a Staff Recognition Award in the R&D category for my contributions at CEDAR.
My scientific background includes a BSc (Hons) in Genetics and a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Cardiff University, where I have been an Honorary Research Fellow. 

For a full list of my publications please see my ORCID ID page: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4557-3393