My academic and professional journey has been shaped by a longstanding interest in how social and structural factors influence health across different stages of life. With an undergraduate background in anthropology, I initially worked in international development, which gave me firsthand insight into the complex interplay between health, inequality, and structural systems. This interest deepened during my time in the Departments of Disease Control and Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where I worked as a Project Manager and Researcher while completing a part-time MSc in Epidemiology (Distinction). Much of my research at that time centred on health equity in the context of vector-borne diseases, with a particular focus on prenatal exposures in Latin America. I also gained practical field experience in Brazil, and work experience in India and Vietnam.

This foundation led me to pursue a PhD with a focus on integrating lifecourse approaches with robust causal inference methods. I developed a particular interest in the potential of genetic epidemiology to clarify critical periods for intervention. Throughout my doctoral training, I actively collaborated with a range of research teams worldwide, including time spent at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience at the University of Queensland, where I continue to contribute to intergenerational research. These experiences have equipped me with a strong interdisciplinary perspective and a commitment to research that bridges methodological rigour with actionable insights for population health improvement.