“The first 1000 days of life are the most important in shaping a child’s future health, wellbeing, and potential.” — UNICEF.

I am passionate about understanding metabolic regulation in early life and identifying ways to provide the best start for babies. My research focuses on women’s and infant health, with a particular emphasis on how lipid metabolism influences lifelong wellbeing. Using state-of-the-art high-throughput lipidomic profiling, I seek to identify the lipid species and pathways that hold the key to healthy beginnings — and, ultimately, a healthier life.

By integrating multi-omics approaches, I aim to uncover metabolic signatures that can predict disease onset and progression, paving the way for earlier interventions and improved disease management. Understanding how lipid dysregulation contributes to metabolic diseases is critical in developing strategies for prevention and personalised treatment.
I believe that scientific discovery must go beyond the lab to drive real-world change. Translation is at the core of my work, ensuring that research leads to meaningful health solutions. Beyond my research, I am committed to mentorship and advocacy. As a mentor for the Women of Colour STEM Sisters program and the Emerging Leaders Lab at the

University of Melbourne, I actively support and empower the next generation of scientists, particularly women and underrepresented groups in STEM.