I am a collaborative interdisciplinary clinical academic geriatrician who adds value across a range of research methodologies to provide clinically relevant research output in the syndromes of ageing, particularly cognitive decline (dementia/delirium) and frailty. My focus is developing data driven translational innovation at the interface between secondary care and the community, especially in care homes, to provide evidence-based care for the challenges of an ageing population. I lead a programme of work that aims to raise the profile of care home residents, and staff, undertand and use the data collected to benefit residents, and provide an infrastructure for future studies including drug trials.

I am keen to promote training in research methods for clinical trainees and nurses and allied health professionals (and to support flexible training to combine research and clinical practice), as well as training and working across and between disciplines, and I enjoy mentoring people with a range of experience and backgrounds