My current role
I have wide experience in the management of tumours of the central nervous system and thyroid cancers. I have clinical research interests and I am the Principal Investigator for national and international clinical trials.
I am a member of the National Cancer Research Institute Brain Tumour Group. I have also contributed to the development of NICE guidance and I have recently been appointed to chair a guideline committee.
I have an interest in post graduate education for neuro-oncology and I chair the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission Programme on Training.
I am the Programme Director for the European Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) Central Nervous System Tumour course.
I also co-chair the East of England Radiotherapy Delivery Network.
Previous history
I trained in medicine at University College Hospital, London and in Clinical Oncology at the Royal Marsden Hospital.
I carried out clinical research in the role of genetic factors in the development of head and neck cancer and completed a PhD at the Institute of Cancer Research, University of London.
Membership/accreditations
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians
- Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists
Personal interests
I enjoy reformer pilates and yoga.