Heather specialises in researching gambling behaviour. Her current work, funded by Wellcome, focuses on exploring youth gambling behaviour and its relationship with changing technology. Prior to joining LSHTM, Heather worked at the National Centre for Social Research in their Health and Wellbeing department. She also runs her own research consultancy and is the Head of the Gambling & Place Research Hub at Geofutures, which specialises in exploring the geographical and spatial patterns of gambling behaviour.