I first became interested in science because I made zoos with insects in our garden.

The challenge of finding the genes which affect MS, and then understanding why these genes affect MS.

Finding the genes which affect MS and the progress in understanding why they do.

There is much evidence that low levels of vitamin D are bad for MS, but taking vitamin D is not very helpful – this project investigates why this is so.

The current method of using vitamin D may not be effective. This project develops an immunological test of response to different forms of the vitamin and potentially change its use, improving treatment of people with MS.

I enjoy the challenge of solving an important problem. The main challenge is funding to conduct the experiments.