The project is multi-faceted, focussing on optimising pathway flux, using multi-omic approaches for whole-cell characterisation and ensuring the translation to industrial scale by validation in bioreactors.

My scientific journey started when I graduated with BSc Biochemistry from University of East Anglia where I undertook research projects at the John Innes Centre spanning biochemistry, structural biology and plant biotechnology. This helped me develop expertise in applied molecular biology and biochemistry.

Following my undergraduate degree, I gained more insight into industrial science when I worked for two biotechnology companies; the first a start-up focusing on more productive and sustainable tropical agriculture using innovative genetic technologies and the second a company supporting drug discovery providing enzymes and screening services to researchers around the world