Education

Higher education and academic qualifications

2016-2021: PhD Healthcare Studies, University of Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom: ‘Innovative approaches to the Self- and shared-Management of ARThritis by children, their families and professionals (iSMART): a realist approach’. Funded by a University of Leeds School of Healthcare Studentship, under the supervision of Dr Linda Milnes and Professor Veronica Swallow.

30 Credits at FHEQ Level 7 (Master’s degree level): HECS 5237M Introduction to Qualitative Research; HECS 5238M Mixed Methods Research.

2012-2016: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience (First Class), The University of Manchester, Manchester, England, United Kingdom. Final year science communication and media project under the supervision of Professor Sheena Cruickshank and Dr Suzanne Verstappen. Externally recognised with advanced degree accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.

Secondary and further education

2010-2012: Advanced Level Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (B) and Advanced Subsidiary Level Biology (A), Chemistry (A), Physics (A), Psychology (B), Runshaw College, Leyland, England, United Kingdom.

2005-2010: GCSE Science (A*), Additional Science (A*), Mathematics (A*), Statistics (A), English Language (A), English Literature (A), French (A*), Religious Studies (A*), Level 2 National Certificate in ICT (Distinction), Level 2 Diploma and Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional), St. Joseph’s High School and Sports College, Horwich, England, United Kingdom.

Courses and training opportunities

  1. Safeguarding Adults (Level 2), delivered by IHASCO/Versus Arthritis, May 2023.
  2. Human Rights Policy, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, April 2023.
  3. ABPI Code Update, delivered by External Provider, March 2023.
  4. Social Media Policy for UK-Based Workers, delivered by External Provider, March 2023.
  5. Envision Contributing Planning Workshop, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2023.
  6. Wi-Fi Security Awareness, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, January 2023.
  7. OpenAir Quick Learn and Resources, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, January 2023.
  8. Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing: How to Stop Social Engineering Attacks, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, August 2022.
  9. Collaborate Securely, delivered by External Provider, July 2022.
  10. Global Privacy Principles for the Pharmaceutical Industry, delivered by External Provider, March 2022.
  11. Envision Advance: Presenting With Impact, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, December 2021.
  12. Envision Advance: Financial Primer, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, December 2021.
  13. Envision Advance: Congress Abstracts, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, October 2021.
  14. Envision Advance: Getting up to Speed, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, October 2021.
  15. Envision Advance: Time Management, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, September 2021.
  16. Envision Advance: Role Orientation, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, September 2021.
  17. Compliance in Medical Affairs, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, September 2021.
  18. General Data Protection Regulation, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, August 2021.
  19. Introduction to the ABPI, the Code, and its Principles, delivered by External Provider, July 2021.
  20. Publication Management Standard Operating Procedures, delivered by External Provider, June 2021.
  21. Viewing Work Emails on Mobiles, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, May 2021.
  22. Records and Information Management, delivered by External Provider, February 2021.
  23. Medical Publishing Insights for Authors, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, March 2021.
  24. Reporting Adverse Drug Events, delivered by External Provider, March 2021.
  25. Classic Datavision, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, March 2021.
  26. Complying with Healthcare Laws, delivered by External Provider, February 2021.
  27. Compliance, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  28. Safeguarding Client Sensitive Information, delivered by External Provider, February 2021.
  29. Personal Development Planning, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  30. Problem Solving, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  31. Managing Your Time, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  32. Information Security Forum Policies, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  33. Presenting Virtually, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  34. Communicating Effectively, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  35. Effective Email Communication, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  36. Using Display Screen Equipment, delivered by Envision Pharma Group, February 2021.
  37. Young Trustees Movement Champion Training, delivered by Young Trustees Movement, January 2021.
  38. Foundations in Teaching, delivered by University of Leeds, October 2020.
  39. Developing OMERACT Core Domain Sets, delivered by OMERACT, July 2020.
  40. OMERACT 101, delivered by OMERACT, July 2020.
  41. Infection Control – including Basic Personal Protective Equipment, delivered by BMJ Learning, May 2020.
  42. Personal Protective Equipment and Isolation for High Consequence Infectious Diseases, delivered by BMJ Learning, May 2020.
  43. Digital Ethnography and Storytelling, delivered by Market Research Society, April 2020.
  44. Charity Trustees: Your Duties to Safeguard and Protect, delivered by NSPCC, April 2020.
  45. COVID-19 and the Use of Rheumatology Drugs, delivered by Royal Society of Medicine, April 2020.
  46. The Role of IL-17 and IL-23 as a Potential Therapy Target in AS/SpA, delivered by British Society for Rheumatology, April 2020.
  47. Emerging Respiratory Viruses, including nCoV: Methods for Detection, Prevention, Response and Control, delivered by World Health Organisation, February 2020.
  48. Cyberhood Watch Certified, delivered by Avast, December 2019.
  49. The Patient Engagement Industry Training, delivered by Patient Focussed Medicines Development (PFMD), September 2019.
  50. Fundamentals of Business Certificate, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  51. Dementia Awareness, delivered by the Social Care Institute for Excellence, August 2019.
  52. A Young Man with a Limp, delivered by British Society of Rheumatology, August 2019.
  53. Microeconomics III: Markets and Externalities, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  54. Microeconomics II: Shape Your Economic Worldview, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  55. Cost of Capital I: Capital Structure, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  56. Stocks and Bonds, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  57. Accounting III: Financial Statements, delivered by Pedago LLC, August 2019.
  58. Accounting II: Revenues and Expenses, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  59. Accounting I: Fundamentals, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  60. Regression Analysis, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  61. Two-Variable Statistics, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  62. One-Variable Statistics, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  63. Microeconomics I: Supply and Demand, delivered by Pedago LLC, July 2019.
  64. Child Protection: An Introduction (2.0), delivered by NSPCC, July 2019.
  65. Suicide Prevention, delivered by Zero Suicide Alliance, June 2019.
  66. Multidimensional Rehabilitation Programmes for Adult Cancer Survivors Screening, delivered by Cochrane Crowd, May 2019.
  67. Prevent, delivered by HM Government, March 2019.
  68. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Adults, delivered by the British Society for Rheumatology, December 2018.
  69. Ultrasound for Rheumatology Practice Education Programme, delivered by the British Society for Rheumatology, December 2018.
  70. An Introduction to Inflammatory Arthritis, delivered by the British Society for Rheumatology, December 2018.
  71. Friends Against Scams, delivered by National Trading Standards, October 2018.
  72. Enhancing Technique in Realist Qualitative Interviewing, delivered by the University of Liverpool, October 2018.
  73. Ethics in Medicines Development, delivered by EURODIS, October 2018.
  74. EURODIS Winter School on Scientific Innovation and Translational Research (online), delivered by EURODIS, October 2018.
  75. Myositis, delivered by the American College of Rheumatology, October 2018.
  76. Finance: Time Value of Money, delivered by Pedago LLC, October 2018.
  77. The Musculoskeletal System and Inflammatory Arthritis, delivered by the British Society of Rheumatology, August 2018.
  78. Immunology and Inflammatory Arthritis, delivered by the British Society of Rheumatology, August 2018.
  79. Epidemiology and Inflammatory Arthritis, delivered by the British Society of Rheumatology, August 2018.
  80. An Introduction to Inflammatory Arthritis, delivered by the British Society of Rheumatology, August 2018.
  81. Good Clinical Practice Refresher, delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, August 2018.
  82. Introduction to Good Clinical Practice eLearning (Primary/Secondary Care), delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, August 2018.
  83. Informed Consent in Paediatric Research, delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, August 2018.
  84. Informed Consent with Adults Lacking Capacity, delivered by the National Institute for Health Research, August 2018.
  85. Keeping Children Safe/Framework for Action Level 1, delivered by Bolton Safeguarding Children’s Board – Multi Agency Training, August 2018.
  86. Our Care Through Our Eyes: Self-harm and care pathways for children and young people, delivered by The University of Nottingham, August 2018.
  87. An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence, delivered by the University of Leeds, May 2018.
  88. The Health Improvement Studies Institute (THIS Institute) Screening, delivered by Cochrane Crowd, May 2018.
  89. Contexts, Mechanisms and Beyond! Realist Methodology in Health and Care Research, delivered by Bangor University, April 2018.
  90. Sustainability in Practice, delivered by the University of Leeds, April 2018.
  91. The Learning Zone, delivered by Cochrane Crowd, April 2018.
  92. Understanding the General Data Protection Regulation, delivered by University of Groningen, February 2018.
  93. The Role of Health Economics in Innovation, delivered by Translate, February 2018.
  94. Healthcare Research, delivered by Coventry University, February 2018.
  95. The Ethical Issues of Research Involving Children, delivered by the NHS Health Research Authority, November 2017.
  96. European Patient Ambassador Programme,delivered by European Lung Foundation, August 2017.
  97. Sharpening Fibromyalgia Diagnostic and Management Skills: Improving the Patient Experience, delivered by Paradigm Medical Communications, August 2017.
  98. An Introduction to Public Involvement in Research, delivered by Health and Care Research Wales, August 2017.
  99. Masterclass in Realist Methods, delivered by the White Rose Social Science Doctoral Training Centre, July 2017.
  100. Ethical Issues in Online Research, delivered by the University of Leeds, May 2017.
  101. Developing Innovative Research With Children and Young People, delivered by the University of Edinburgh and the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, April 2017.
  102. Disabled Children and Young People, delivered by the Royal College of General Practitioners, April 2017.
  103. Preparing For Your Transfer Viva, delivered by the University of Leeds, April 2017.
  104. Introduction to SPSS, delivered by the University of Leeds, April 2017.
  105. Standing Up For Science, delivered by Sense about Science, April 2017.
  106. NHS Ethical Approval Process, delivered by the University of Leeds, March 2017.
  107. A Balancing Act – Dealing With The Stress of Doing a Research Degree, delivered by the University of Leeds, March 2017.
  108. Increasing the Visibility of Your Research, delivered by the University of Leeds, March 2017.
  109. Digital Images Theory, delivered by the University of Leeds, March 2017.
  110. Ownership, Confidentiality and Secrecy in Research, delivered by the University of Leeds, February 2017.
  111. Introduction to Realist Evaluation and Synthesis, delivered by the University of Liverpool, January 2017.
  112. Mixed Methods Research, delivered by the University of Leeds, January 2017.
  113. Data Protection and Research, delivered by the University of Leeds, January 2017.
  114. Research Data Management Essentials, delivered by the University of Leeds, January 2017.
  115. Research With Human Participants, delivered by the University of Leeds, January 2017.
  116. Introduction to NVivo, delivered by the University of Leeds, December 2016.
  117. Literature Searching For Your Research Degree, delivered by the University of Leeds, December 2016.
  118. Working Effectively with Supervisors, delivered by the University of Leeds, December 2016.
  119. Time Management During Your Research Degree, delivered by the University of Leeds, December 2016.
  120. Project Managing Your Research Degree, delivered by the University of Leeds, December 2016.
  121. Sociology, delivered by Western Sydney University, November 2016.
  122. Foundations of Psychology, delivered by RMIT University, November 2016.
  123. Principles of Project Management, delivered by Polytechnic West, November 2016.
  124. Starting Your Research Degree in Medicine and Health, delivered by University of Leeds, November 2016.
  125. Talking About Your Research, delivered by University of Leeds, October 2016.
  126. Introduction to EndNote, delivered by University of Leeds, October 2016.
  127. Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods, delivered by University of Leeds, October 2016.
  128. Display Screen Equipment, delivered by University of Leeds and British Safety Council, October 2016.
  129. Manual Handling, delivered by University of Leeds and British Safety Council, October 2016.
  130. Fire Safety, delivered by University of Leeds and British Safety Council, October 2016.
  131. Leadership Microlearning, delivered by Work Ready Graduates, June 2016.
  132. Immune Response and Disease, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2016.
  133. Neuroinflammation in Health and Disease, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2016.
  134. Toxins, Toxicant and Toxicity, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2016.
  135. Introduction to Quality Improvement for Patients and Public, delivered by Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership, April 2016.
  136. Innate Immunity in the Brain in Health and Disease, delivered by Henry Stewart Talks Ltd, March 2016.
  137. The Blood Brain Barrier in Multiple Sclerosis Lesion, delivered by Henry Stewart Talks Ltd, March 2016.
  138. Advanced Endocrinology, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2016.
  139. Advanced Immunology, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2016.
  140. Human Reproductive Biology, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2016.
  141. Writing in the Sciences, delivered by Stanford University, November 2015.
  142. Science Communication Training, delivered by Science Made Simple and The University of Manchester, October 2015.
  143. Online Marketing, delivered by HP LIFE e-Learning, October 2015.
  144. Getting Your Research Published: The BMJ Perspective, delivered by BMJ Learning, August 2015.
  145. Spontaneous Pneumothorax – Assessment and Management, delivered by BMJ Learning, August 2015.
  146. Introducing British Sign Language, delivered by British Sign, May 2015
  147. Legal and Ethical Guidelines Training – For Market Researchers, delivered by British Healthcare Business Intelligence Association, August 2014.
  148. Adverse Event Reporting in Market Research, delivered by British Healthcare Business Intelligence Association, August 2014.
  149. Smoking Cessation – In Association with NICE, delivered by BMJ Learning, July 2014.
  150. Dissection, delivered by the Royal Veterinary College and Society of Biology, July 2014.
  151. STEM Ambassador Training, delivered by STEMNET, June 2014.
  152. Business Enterprise in the Life Sciences, delivered by the Alliance Manchester Business School, June 2014.
  153. The Art of Photography, delivered by RMIT University, June 2014.
  154. Astronomy: Discovering the Universe, delivered by Curtin University, June 2014.
  155. Becoming Human: Anthropology, delivered by Macquarie University, June 2014.
  156. Cell Metabolism and Metabolic Control, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2014.
  157. Clinical Drug Development, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2014.
  158. Human Physiology, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2014.
  159. Immunology, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2014.
  160. Clinical Sciences Research Module, delivered by The University of Manchester, April 2014.
  161. Food, Nutrition and Your Health, delivered by Open2Study, April 2014.
  162. The Human Body as a Machine, delivered by Flinders University, April 2014.
  163. Microbiology and Forensic Science, delivered by Jordan University of Science and Technology, March 2014.
  164. Cell Membrane Structure and Function, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  165. Critical Writing Skills, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  166. Cells and Tissues in Human Disease, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  167. Data Handling Skills 3, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  168. Endocrinology, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  169. Haematology, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  170. Physiology and Biomedical Sciences Experimental Design Module, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2014.
  171. Understanding Common Diseases, delivered by University of Wollongong, December 2013.
  172. Liverpool Care Pathway, delivered by BMJ Learning, July 2013.
  173. Childhood Immunisation, delivered by BMJ Learning, July 2013.
  174. Peer Assisted Study Sessions, delivered by The University of Manchester, June 2013.
  175. Biochemistry, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  176. Data Handling Skills 2, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  177. Drugs: From Molecules to Man, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  178. ECG Interpretation in Athletes: Identify Your Learning Needs, delivered by BMJ Learning, May 2013.
  179. Excitable Cells, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  180. From Molecules to Cells, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  181. Introduction to Experimental Biology, delivered by The University of Manchester, May 2013.
  182. Biodiversity, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013
  183. Body Systems, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  184. Chemistry for Bioscientists 1, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  185. Data Handling Skills 1, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  186. Genes, Evolution and Development, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  187. Introduction to Laboratory Science, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  188. Molecular Genetics, delivered by The University of Manchester, January 2013.
  189. Science Communication and Media Training, delivered by BBC and The University of Manchester, November 2012.
  190. Health and Safety Online Course, delivered by The University of Manchester, September 2012.
  191. Health and Safety in the Laboratory and Field, delivered by OpenLearn, July 2012.
  192. Everyday First Aid Skills, delivered by British Red Cross, July 2012.
  193. Keeping Children Safe/Framework for Action Level 1, delivered by Bolton Safeguarding Children’s Board – Multi Agency Training, June 2012.
  194. Counselling Skills, delivered by Runshaw College, May 2012.
  195. Basic Life Support, delivered by Runshaw College, April 2011.
  196. Peer Mediation, delivered by St. Joseph’s High School and Sports College, December 2009.

Certification

  1. Certified Medical Publication Professional™ (CMPP™), issued by International Society for Medical Publication Professionals, 2023-2028.
  2. Inbound Certification, issued by HubSpot Academy, 2015-2018.
  3. Full UK Driving Licence, issued by Driving Standards Agency, 2011 – present.
  4. Enhanced Certificate, issued by Disclosure and Barring Service, 2010-present.
  5. Level 3 Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2011.
  6. Level 3 Certificate in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR 2010.
  7. Level 3 Award in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2010.
  8. Level 2 Diploma in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2010.
  9. Level 2 Certificate in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2010.
  10. Level 2 Award in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2010.
  11. Level 1 Certificate in Text Processing (Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2009.
  12. Level 1 Award in Text Processing Business Professional), issued by OCR, 2009.
  13. Entry Level Award in Initial Text Processing, issued by OCR, 2008.
  14. Entry Level Certificate in French, issued by OCR, 2008.
  15. Key Skills Certificate in ICT, issued by EDEXCEL, 2008.

Professional development records

  1. Market Research Society CPD Scheme, 09 October 2020 – 08 October 2021.
  2. Market Research Society CPD Scheme, 09 October 2019 – 08 October 2020.
  3. Royal Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2019 – 27 March 2020.
  4. Market Research Society CPD Scheme, 08 October 2018-07 October 2019.
  5. Royal Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2018-22 May 2019.
  6. Royal Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2017-22 May 2018.
  7. Royal Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2016–22 May 2017.
  8. Royal Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2015–22 May 2016.
  9. Society of Biology CPD Scheme, 23 May 2014–22 May 2015.