Her current research is focused on increasing our understanding of the ways in which sex steroids, their receptors and downstream signalling pathways, regulate reproductive and other tissues. Her studies on endometrial function include seminal contributions on the role(s) of androgens, insights on mechanisms of scarless healing and translational studies focused on finding new strategies to reduce endometriosis-associated symptoms including pain.

The excellence of her research contribution has been recognised by Fellowships of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci), the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) and a prestigious Fellowship ad eudeum of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG). She is passionate about supporting career development in biomedical sciences and has trained and mentored more that 50 students and fellows. She is active on social media highlighting the importance of women’s health research and has been recognised for her contributions to public engagement.