Biography

I graduated with BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry and Biology at Keele University in 2007. During my undergraduate studies I developed a keen interest in immunology and undertook research projects looking at the development and immune response of both Carp and Blue Tits.

I obtained a PhD in immunology and molecular biology, also from Keele University (2019). My research thesis was entitled ‘Investigation of serum monomeric C-reactive protein and associated auto-antibodies in rheumatoid arthritis.’

Between 2007 and 2019 I remained at Keele and combined by PhD studies and the role of Senior Biochemistry Demonstrator, a role I loved!

I re-joined Keele in January 2021 as a Lecturer in Physiology & Anatomy.

Research and scholarship

Whilst I currently do not have my own lab or undertake research, I continue to keep up to date with current scientific research and news, especially that related to my teaching and interests.

My PhD studies focussed upon the actions of the immune system within autoimmune disease – specifically rheumatoid arthritis. This research continued a longstanding interest in the development and progression of autoimmune disease and remains an area of interest.

Teaching

My teaching role covers a broad range of topics including the cardiovascular system, immune response, gut microbiota, cell structure and transport and bioinformatics and science communication.

Publications

School address

School of Life Sciences
Huxley Building
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 734414
Email: lifesciences.office@keele.ac.uk

Accessibility

Accessibility information for Huxley Building can be found on its AccessAble page.
Technical Manager: Chris Niles
Faculty Operations Manager: Maria Kyriacou

Enquiries

Tel: +44 (0) 1782 734414
Email: lifesciences.office@keele.ac.uk

Health and safety

Health and Safety Lead
Dr M Skidmore
Human Tissue Authority License
Dr D Tonge
Biological Safety Officer (University Level)
Ms R Harrison
Staff wellbeing champion
Dr Jenny Moran

A full list of School staff is available with details of individual room and telephone numbers, email addresses, details of research interests and other information.

Programme directors

Biology
David Hulse
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733640
Email: d.r.hulse@keele.ac.uk

Bioveterinary Science
Dr N Kareem
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733671
Email: n.o.kareem1@keele.ac.uk

Biochemistry
Dr David Watson
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733676
Email: d.watson@keele.ac.uk

Biomedical Science
Glenn Hussey (Admissions Tutor)
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733880
Email: g.d.hussey@keele.ac.uk

Ecology and Conservation
Jamie Pringle
Email: j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk

Environmental Science
Michael Montenari
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733162
Email: m.montenari@keele.ac.uk

Human Biology
Dr Mirna Mourtada (Admissions tutor)
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733679
Email: m.m.maarabouni@keele.ac.uk

Geography
Angie Turner
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733620
Email: a.c.turner@keele.ac.uk

 

Geology
Steve Rogers
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733752
Email: s.l.rogers@keele.ac.uk

Geology and Physical Geography
Steve Rogers
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733752
Email: s.l.rogers@keele.ac.uk

Life Sciences
Research Centre Lead: Dr Helen Price
PGR Lead: Dr Marcelo Lima
Email: h.price@keele.ac.uk, m.andrade.de.lima@keele.ac.uk

Neuroscience
Dr Chris Adams
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733943
Email: c.adams@keele.ac.uk 

Microbiology and Immunology
Dr Jenny Moran
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733594
Email: j.a.moran@keele.ac.uk

Neuroscience
Dr Chris Adams
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733943
Email: c.adams@keele.ac.uk 

Pharmacology
Dr A Winter
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733117
Email: a.winter@keele.ac.uk

Sustainability and Environmental Management
Michael Montenari
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733162
Email: m.montenari@keele.ac.uk