I am a scientist-by-training with interest in infectious disease biology. Previous experience includes managing an international coronavirus network and supporting the Hiscox Lab (University of Liverpool) research portfolio. Projects managed included US FDA, UKRI, UK Government and European-funded projects. I have just started a new role as Programme Lead for the BRITE project under the leadership of Dr Becky Jones-Phillips and Dr Ezekiel Boro, where I hope to utilise and combine MBA learnings with my scientific and technical know-how.