I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, based in the Department of Biology. My research focuses on the development of a universal influenza vaccine, using a novel pipeline based on mathematical models of viral evolution. I am conducting pre-clinical studies involving murine immunisation models, applying both molecular immunology techniques and structural bioinformatics to evaluate the immunogenicity of a conserved influenza epitope. Prior to this, I worked as a senior scientist in national healthcare institutions, contributing to the UK’s efforts in genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2. My role involved detecting and identifying emerging viral variants, supporting the public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic. I completed my PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Genetics in 2020, where my research explored the regulatory roles of non-coding RNAs in infection and immunity. This work combined molecular biology, genetics, and immunology to better understand host-pathogen interactions and gene regulation. Before starting my doctoral studies, I earned an MSc in Veterinary Microbiology in 2012, which deepened my interest in microbial pathogenesis and immune system dynamics. I also hold a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS), awarded in 2008, where I graduated second in my cohort. My scientific interests lie in the fields of molecular biology, immunology, and vaccine development. I am particularly focused on translational research that bridges molecular mechanisms and practical vaccine strategies, aiming to address global infectious disease challenges.