Biography
I am a PhD student working jointly with EI and CEFAS on species of significant interest for UK fisheries. I will be working on generating novel genomic resources for these species including genome assemblies, and pangenomes to characterise intraspecific diversity within species.
Prior to beginning my PhD, I completed a BSc (hons) in Zoology at Anglia Ruskin University, where I became interested in conservation genomics and biogeography. I went on to complete an MRes at the University of East Anglia in Evolution and Genomics. My masters was based primarily with the Haerty group at the Earlham Institute, where I worked on genome annotation and comparative genomics in tilapia.
My primary research interests lie in sustainable aquaculture and fisheries genomics, but I also have an interest in phylogeography. My interests outside of academia include diving, cooking, walking my dog, and various musical pursuits.