About me…

Hello! I'm Lucy, a PhD researcher at Queen Mary University of London in partnership with the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London.

My research focuses on wildlife disease ecology, investigating how environmental conditions influence the emergence and spread of infectious diseases in amphibian populations. By combining laboratory experiments, field ecology and molecular techniques, I aim to better understand the environmental factors that shape disease dynamics and improve wildlife disease surveillance.

My interest in ecology began during my undergraduate degree in Environmental Management and Ecology at the University of Hertfordshire, where I graduated with First Class Honours and received an Academic Achievement Award. Since then, I have developed experience in experimental design, field surveys, molecular diagnostics, statistical analysis and scientific communication.

Alongside my PhD, I have collaborated with the Garden Wildlife Health Project, working with members of the public to investigate reports of suspected ranavirus outbreaks, and I volunteer with my local Amphibian and Reptile Group to support wildlife conservation.

I am passionate about producing research that not only advances scientific understanding but also contributes to evidence that can inform wildlife conservation, disease surveillance and environmental management.

Outside of research, I enjoy hiking, wildlife photography and spending time outdoors—interests that continue to inspire my work as an ecologist.