My work with babies, children, and families in the UK and Mexico is located at the intersection of sociology of childhood, sociology of health and illness and children’s rights. Using a range of qualitative methos, including ethnography, my work explores children’s experiences within healthcare institutions. I am particularly interested in shared decision-making in paediatric care, and nurturing care of critically ill babies in neonatal care. I also conduct systematic reviews employing qualitative and participatory research methodologies. My aim is to produce policy-relevant research to inform paediatric and neonatal healthcare. My work is underpinned by a critical realist perspective.

My research interests include sociology of childhood; children's rights in relation to healthcare; children's palliative care; and research ethics. I have a particular interest in shared decision-making in neonatal and paediatric healthcare and in applied critical realism. I welcome PhD students wishing to explore these areas.