London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Educational/professional background

I completed my undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science at the University of Lincoln, graduating in September 2026. During my degree, I completed a placement year in 2024 within NHS diagnostic laboratories (Blood Sciences), where I developed a keen interest in haematology. Throughout my studies, I contributed to several research projects, including collaborating with Bio-Rad Laboratories to develop diagnostic tools for detecting Anti-D in pregnancy. For my dissertation, I focused on creating molecular point-of-care diagnostic tools for herpesviruses using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). Most recently, I worked with the Oxford Vaccine Group evaluating the immunogenicity of an Ebola virus vaccine candidate. 

Research interests or career goals

I have a strong passion for disease control and surveillance, with a particular focus on outbreak management and health policy—whether guided by novel vaccines, rapid diagnostics, or antimicrobial resistance (AMR) monitoring. Looking ahead, I aim to pursue a PhD in translational research, where I hope to bridge the gap between computational approaches and wet-lab discoveries.

Why I chose LSHTM/my programme

I chose to study at LSHTM because of the groundbreaking research conducted across the institution. The academics here are active researchers leading in their fields, which means you learn directly from people teaching their exact areas of expertise. 

I was drawn to the MSc Control of Infectious Diseases programme because of its genuinely interdisciplinary approach. The cohort brings together students from all across the globe and from diverse professional backgrounds—ranging from clinicians and public health specialists to social scientists and laboratory biologists like myself. Learning alongside peers at varying career stages means we can draw on a wealth of real-world perspectives in every seminar. Additionally, the programme offers incredible flexibility; the broad selection of modules allows me to tailor my degree directly to my career aspirations while exploring personal scientific interests. 

Extra information

I was fortunate to be awarded a Next Generation Scholarship to study at LSHTM, and I am always happy to chat about funding applications, personal statements, and the scholarship process. Widening participation in higher education and science is something I care deeply about, so please feel free to reach out for tips on navigating postgraduate applications or exploring research opportunities.