I am originally from Leicester and got my degree from the University of Leicester. I studied Biological Sciences, my modules focused on environmental microbiology, virology and genetics.
I recently completed my PhD investigating the microorganisms that inhabit highly radioactive nuclear facilities. My Post Doc project is a continuation of this work, identifying what microorganisms are present in a nuclear fuel storage pond so that targeted control strategies can be employed.
My hobbies when not working are going to festivals in the summer, horses and horsey activities like shows and demonstrations.
My favourite microbe – a bit difficult to say, I guess anything that falls into the category of extremophile. I was also really interested in the discovery of Pithovirus – which is the largest known virus that was revived from Stone Age permafrost. I like the stuff that challenges what we know about the limitations of life.
Manchester Geomicro 