My Philosophy

Don’t stop learning, contributing and making the most of life.  Age is but a number.  Strive to be both mentally and physically healthy by being active, engaged, interested and interesting, well into later life.  Learn from life’s experiences whether good or bad and look for the positives.

About Me

With a career in Drug Discovery spanning five decades, I’ve researched how potential medicines behave in the body and now work as a consultant. My focus on chronic inflammation led to an interest in body composition and blood markers for promoting healthy aging. It’s inspiring to see how simple lifestyle changes can improve health.

On a personal level, I’ve cared for a relative with early-onset dementia and supported a loved one through terminal illness, experiences that deepened my resolve to use my expertise for the greater good.

Notable Achievements

• 32 years in Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetics for SK&F, SmithKline Beecham and GlaxoSmithKline

• Co-author of 15 scientific publications and contributed to 2 book chapters

• Co-founder and director of 2 start-up companies: Xenovium Ltd (Accelerating Drug Discovery) and XenoVida Ltd (Improving Health Through Science)

• Successful consultant in DMPK (HuntersMead Consulting) for Amphista, Nodthera, Evotec, Parkinsons UK and others biotechs