Trainees Subcommittee

Hello, my name is Dan and I’m currently a CRUK TRACC Clinical Research Training Fellow in Histopathology at the University of Edinburgh and the Chair of the Trainees’ Subcommittee. PathSoc has had a huge influence on my career in pathology and I’m very happy to be involved with supporting the trainee related PathSoc activities.

I completed undergraduate medicine at King’s College and Imperial College London and undertook academic foundation training in Yorkshire. My current academic work explores the early stages of carcinogenesis in cancers of the hepato-pancreato-biliary tract, primarily hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. Detecting these cancers early and unpicking the mechanisms of why cancer develops is the key to preventing these awful diseases! I’m a strong advocate for pathology and ensuring there is early and positive exposure to the speciality for those training to be doctors as well as the public.

We are always happy to hear suggestions about our trainee related activities. Feel free to contact me on trainees@pathsoc.org.

Hello I'm Caroline, I am a Leeds-based Academic Clinical Fellow in Histopathology. My research is focussed on investigating the colorectal cancer immune response using artificial intelligence and the microbiome.

I graduated from the University of Leeds in 2019 and completed a Medical Sciences with Gastroenterology and Hepatology iBSc at Imperial College London in 2017. I completed my Foundation Training around Leeds and gained further exposure to pathology, where I discovered it to be a fantastically diverse and exciting specialty, with wide research and teaching opportunities.   

Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors as much as possible exploring the Yorkshire Dales.

I am motivated, enthusiastic and friendly and would be happy to share my experiences to support others. I am passionate about promoting pathology as a specialty through teaching medical students, leading work in patient/public engagement, as well as encouraging participation for anyone interested in the vast research opportunities available. I know firsthand how beneficial the PathSoc events and resources have been for me so far. It is a privilege to support the society in equipping trainees with an armoury of skills

I am an ST3 Oral and Maxillofacial histopathology trainee, currently out of programme to undertake a PhD at the University of Cambridge/Wellcome Sanger Institute. My research focuses on paediatric cancers, head and neck disease, and developmental biology.

My interest in pathology was sparked during my Dentistry degree, during which I undertook an intercalated degree in pathology that inspired me into the specialty. PathSoc supported a research placement at The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, after which I was sure I wanted to be an academic. I completed foundation training in Newcastle upon Tyne and then became an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow (ACF) at the University of Manchester. The protected research time during my ACF was invaluable, enabling me to work on a number of projects and generate my own data. I was very fortunate to secure Wellcome funding for my current clinical PhD in developmental biology. Through this work, I have gained experience analysing large whole-genome datasets, applying my pathology skills to laser capture microdissection and supporting post-mortems; all while working with a friendly and remarkably talented team of clinicians and scientists from around the world.

I have been a member of PathSoc since my undergraduate days, benefiting greatly from its friendly community, annual conferences and career development support. I now serve as the trainee sub-committee webmaster, managing trainee-related webpage content. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or feedback on the website or if you want to talk about anything else.

I’m a current ACFST3 in Histopathology at Leeds, commencing training in Diagnostic Neuropathology from August 2024. I studied medicine at Cambridge from 2009-2018, intercalating a BA in neuroscience and a PhD, during which I investigated synaptic mechanisms of cortical network oscillations. Throughout my AFP and ACF, I have worked on various more clinical academic projects including the neuroimmunology of traumatic brain injury and COVID-19, classification of meningiomas, and validation of confocal technologies for intraoperative diagnosis. My current research is carried out in the group of Professor Sheena Radford, a structural biophysicist at the University of Leeds, investigating the pathophysiology of alpha synuclein amyloid structures; I hope to continue this work alongside my training in Neuropathology. I'm also a clinical representative to the management committee of the Leeds Neuropathology Research Tissue Bank, where I review applications for use of surgical tissue in research projects.

Medical education is another area of interest of mine. Having supervised in physiology at St. John's College, Cambridge during my PhD, I now deliver lectures to the medical students in Leeds and facilitate small group tutorials. I'm also always keen to supervise students in the lab environment.

Outside of medicine I'm a palaeontology enthusiast and fossil hunter; I'm particularly interested in marine fossils of the Lower Jurassic, so I can often be found on the North Yorkshire or Dorset coasts, looking closely at rocks!

Hello, I’m Hattie, and I am currently an ST2 trainee in Bristol. Following my upbringing in North Yorkshire, I went to medical school in Cambridge, where I intercalated in pathology (virology and immunology). I then completed an academic foundation programme in Guildford (although most of the academic part was spent in redeployment). Continuing my clockwise migration around the country, I started my histopathology training in Bristol in 2021. Outside of work I enjoy playing the violin and singing in choirs.

I’m passionate about the work PathSoc does, particularly in inspiring medical students and foundation doctors into the profession (as happened to me!). Having attended an undergraduate summer school, I was lucky enough to receive PathSoc funding for my elective, which solidified my interest in histopathology. I hope to bring my enthusiasm to this role. The PathSoc events I’ve attended, including the Winter School and Academic Trainee meetings, have been fantastic. As somebody interested in research but not a full-blown academic trainee, I can offer a different perspective and encourage other people like me to get involved with the society.

I am currently an ST2 histopathology trainee in Edinburgh, on the Edinburgh Clinical Academic Track, and will soon start my PhD investigating the microenvironment in lung cancer. I completed my medical degree and intercalated in Biochemistry in Edinburgh and stayed for my Academic Foundation Programme. I then took the scenic route, teaching anatomy in London and starting surgical training in North/East Scotland before I realised what I was missing in histopathology - I haven’t looked back since!

Hello I'm Sarah and I'm currently an ST3 at the Christie in Manchester. My current interests include Postgraduate Medical Education and the use of Artificial Intelligence in Mesothelioma. I'm looking forward to helping arrange the Pathsoc Winter Schools, and hopefully provide further Educational Content for Histopathology trainees at all levels. Outside of work I love exploring the Bollin Valley where I live and playing football with my two children. Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any ideas or suggestions for future PathSoc Educational events.

I am a Histopathology Specialist Registrar in Dublin, Ireland. I graduated from Trinity College Dublin as a Foundation Scholar in Medicine in 2017. I additionally earned an MSc in Biomedical Sciences, during which I researched at the University of Leiden. My postgraduate experience includes the UK Foundation Programme and focused experience in histopathology at major Irish hospitals. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and scuba diving.

Histopathology trainee at Barts Health, recently completed a PhD at QMUL in AI-driven DCIS risk prediction, now progressing toward a Clinical Lectureship. I lead a Path Soc Trainee Collaborative Grant across three NHS trusts and an international study with 14 expert breast pathologists to improve DCIS diagnosis. I also contribute to Society-led guidelines on secondary tissue use—particularly post-trial—while supporting education and mentoring in digital pathology.

I'm Filip, currently an ST1 trainee in Bristol. I graduated from Imperial College in 2019, before completing the Academic Foundation Programme and a Clinical Fellow post in Edinburgh. Continuing my pattern of moving progressively farther from where I grew up in Devon, I then spent two years working in Australia before finally returning to the UK last year to begin my training in Bristol