Human Biology (BSc) gave me a keen interest in neuroscience. I then continued with a Master of Research in Biological Sciences (MRes) where I undertook a project utilising immunohistochemical techniques to analyse changes in astrocyte, microglial and oligodendrocyte populations, and correlate neuroglial cell counts to changes detected by DWI-MRI of grafted parkinsonian rats. During my time at the BRG I have been able to develop skills in stereotaxic surgery, immunohistochemistry, qPCR, DNA/RNA extraction. I have also gained experience in clean room, as a technical operative contributing to TRIDENT clinical trial. I am currently a PhD researcher working on the assessment of the F344tgHD rodent model of Huntington’s disease, with the focus of cell replacement therapy as a therapeutic strategy. I am graduate representative on the biological standards committee (BSC). I am also involved in public outreach and have visited primary and secondary schools in the area to deliver neuroscience engagement activities.