I am a clinician-scientist with NSW Health and Adjunct Lecturer jointly appointed at the St George & Sutherland Clinical School and the School of Chemical Engineering at UNSW. I also serve as Co-Director of Spine Biology at St George Hospital, where I help lead research bridging fundamental science and clinical application in spinal disorders.

My work centres on the biology of intervertebral disc degeneration—an often-overlooked but major cause of chronic spinal pain. Drawing on insights from molecular biology, cellular dynamics, and biomechanics, my research aims to uncover the mechanisms of disc aging and degeneration, and to pioneer new strategies for repair and regeneration.

In parallel with laboratory research, I am actively involved in clinical studies and translational trials focused on musculoskeletal health. I am passionate about turning discovery into better outcomes for patients living with complex and debilitating spinal conditions.