Tell us about where you currently live (city/country) and how you ended up in this location.
I currently live in London, UK. I moved here to start my training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and have stayed to undertake further research in the field of Urogynaecology.
Tell us about your work - your job title, where you work, how long you've worked in the field, areas of focus or research, etc.
I am currently a clinical research fellow at University College London Hospital's Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor Unit. I started this post after five years of general O+G training and I am registered as a doctoral student at University College London where I am completing an MD thesis looking at the safety and efficacy of laparoscopic mesh sacrohysteropexy.
When and why did you decide to join IUGA?
I joined IUGA in 2015 when I was working for Professor Linda Cardozo at King's College Hospital. She hugely inspired me to take interest in the field and IUGA offered an opportunity to do this on an international level with exposure to the frontiers of pelvic floor medicine and surgery.
What has been your most rewarding or memorable IUGA experience?
Nice, France, IUGA meeting 2015. My first IUGA exposure, lucky enough to present some work and I met lots of wonderful people while enjoying some great food and socializing.
What is the last book you read or movie you saw? Would you recommend it?
The Universe in Your Hand by Christophe Galfard. An exceptionally humbling read.
What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Travelling, cooking, and eating.