Immune Cells

These are cells which protect the body from infections and toxic chemicals by breaking them down into smaller less harmful parts and removing them from the body. The brain has its own special types of cells called microglia whereas the rest of the body has different immune cells. Damage to these cells means the body is at a greater risk of infection.

I work as a Senior Research Officer within the MND Association to communicate the latest updates in MND research across our platforms. Additionally, I manage the digital platforms and communications for the International Symposium on ALS/MND. I graduated with a master's degree in Neuroscience from Cardiff University in 2023. I have previously supported the awareness of Fragile X syndrome within the UK.