I am an academic in physiology and physician associate education with more than two decades of experience across higher education, clinical research, and health‑related teaching. As well as my roles in the MSc Physician Associate and Respiratory Medicine course, I am also involved in small‑group teaching on the MBChB and membership of the College of Medicine and Health PGT Research Ethics Committee.
My earlier career includes working as Lecturer and Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology at Staffordshire University and the University of Worcester, where I served as Course Lead for the MSc Physician Associate programme, Admissions Tutor, and module lead for Research Methods and Dissertation.
My academic subject background is in human physiology. I have a PhD from the University of Birmingham in respiratory sinus arrhythmia and the control of breathing. Although I teach research methods, physiology and pathophysiology are my first love, and I have taught this subject to Nurses, Paramedics, Health and Social Care students, Medics and Physician Associates over the years.
My research spans respiratory physiology, mental health in primary care, and more recently, biomarkers and hormone‑related factors in Alzheimer’s disease.
I am a member of the Physician Associate Schools Council and The Physiological Society.
When I am not at work, I enjoy spending time with my family, we enjoy visiting theme parks together. I volunteer at my local church, and I enjoy painting, reading, watching films and being outside in the countryside.