I am Pro Director for Research and Academic Development at LSHTM. As a member of the Executive Team my responsibilities include oversight of research, innovation and impact strategy, research culture, governance and integrity, partnerships, the Doctoral College, inter-disciplinary Centres and academic development (career development and promotions).
I have a 0.8FTE position at LSHTM and have retained a 0.2FTE position at the University of Bristol (my previous host institution) where I am continuing to pursue active research.
I have a 0.8FTE position at LSHTM and have retained a 0.2FTE position at the University of Bristol (my previous host institution) where I am continuing to pursue active research.
Affiliations
Executive Office
Professional Support Services
Teaching
I have experience of teaching undergraduate, Master's and short course programmes, mainly in the field of Molecular Epidemiology, but am currently not involved in taught course delivery at LSHTM.
Research
My research interests are in genetic and epigenetic epidemiology. My work has involved both methodological development and applied research, with the aim of seeking to understand the role of DNA methylation in common complex disease, and the use of this molecular feature in disease prediction, prognosis and patient stratification.
Research Area
Genetic epidemiology
Molecular epidemiology
Disease and Health Conditions
Cancer
Obesity
Mental health
Cardiovascular diseases
Country
India
Gambia
United States of America
Canada
Norway
Netherlands
France
Selected Publications
The association of DNA methylation at birth with adolescent asthma is mediated by atopy.
2023
Clinical and experimental allergy : journal of the British Society for Allergy and Clinical Immunology
DNA methylation at the suppressor of cytokine signaling 3 (SOCS3) gene influences height in childhood.
2023
Nature communications
Guidelines for performing Mendelian randomization investigations: update for summer 2023
2023
Wellcome Open Research
Sensitive Periods for the Effect of Childhood Adversity on DNA Methylation: Updated Results From a Prospective, Longitudinal Study
2023
Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science