About me
I’m a research scientist at the University of Edinburgh’s BHF Centre for Cardiovascular Science. I focus on understanding cardiovascular health, specifically heart conditions like atherosclerosis and aortic valve disease. I use advanced techniques like Mass Spectrometry Imaging, Spatial Omics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics to study disease progression. My goal is to find new biomarkers that could lead to better diagnoses and treatments. 🌿🔬
Interests
- Spatial Omics 🌐
- Mass Spectrometry 🔍
- Cardiovascular Research 💓🔬
- Bioinformatics 🧬💻
- Data Science 📊🌐
Education
PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2019
University of KwaZulu-Natal
MMedSci in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2016
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BSc(Hons) in Chemistry, 2015
University of KwaZulu-Natal
BSc in Applied Chemistry, 2014
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Skills
Technical
Python
Data Science
R
Interdisciplinary Technical
Mass Spectrometry
Cardiovascular Research
Pathology
Experience
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
University of Edinburgh, BHF Center for Cardiovascular Science
Responsibilities include:
- Pioneered mass spectrometry-based OMICS workflows for cardiovascular research.
- Applied Python, Jupyter, R for data management and analysis.
- Enhanced research with data visualization and statistical tools.
- Contributed to scientific breakthroughs through analytical techniques.
- Participated in grant writing, securing funding for ongoing and future research projects.
- Integrated collaborative research across disciplines.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Global Health Innovations (GHI)
Responsibilities include:
- Conducted daily PCR testing for COVID-19, contributing to global health efforts.
- Maintained rigorous quality control to ensure accurate test results.
- Collaborated with a team of healthcare professionals in a high-pressure environment.
- Assisted in the data collection and reporting of test outcomes.
- Implemented safety protocols to prevent contamination and ensure lab safety.
