My research is focused on early onset genetic epilepsies, with a long-term vision of identifying novel disease-modifying therapies. During my PhD I identified a novel gene causing a rare early onset epilepsy and delineated the phenotype of a known disease gene. I was awarded an MRC fellowship to undertake this project which equipped me with a broad range of laboratory skills in molecular genetics and cell biology. Following my PhD, I obtained a GOSH NIHR BRC Catalyst Fellowship leading to the award of an MRC Clinician Scientist Fellowship. My research group at the ZCR is currently focused on the development of a 3D stem cell model of early onset epilepsy as a platform for the investigation of novel therapies. I am also leading Gene-STEPS, a prospective study within the IPCHiP consortium to investigate the impact of rapid whole genome sequencing on epilepsy and developmental outcomes.