Profile

I love learning and, so far, I have completed a veterinary degree followed by a postgraduate diploma, a taught M.Sc. and a research M.Sc. – I am now partway through my PhD, which is on exercise metabolism on humans (and I added a cheeky study on dogs, because why not!). My PhD is full time, but I love being a vet and so I occasionally work at the local vets (on my spare time!).

I’ve also been playing the piano for the past 10 years, and I’m now on grade 7, plus obtained music qualifications related to operatic singing (I’m a soprano). Outside this, I have a passion for martial arts and, after practising kick boxing, Krav Maga and kung fu for a few years each, I have settled with wing chun – which is lots of fun. Oh, this is on top of weight lifting – which is a new, life-changing experience for me!

I spend most of my spare time travelling everywhere I can, and I’ve recently learnt to sail. I also love staying indoors and playing board games, video games, or D&D.

Small animal vet – I occasionally do surgery, but I really like consults because I love problem-solving! The owners come in with their pets and the issues they (think they) have, then I get clues by asking them questions and examining the animals – each is a different puzzle! I also love protecting the human-animal bond.

PhD researcher –  I am investigating the metabolic responses to exercise and recovery and how these differ based on someone’s age and sex. Essentially, I am trying to find out what makes our energy factories “tick” differently when we repair damage caused by exercise. I have a few studies in humans and a few in dogs!