The Team

Amrita is the DTPs Co-Director as well as being the FMD Dean for Research, leading on delivery of the faculty’s research and innovation strategy.

Paul is the DTPs co-director as well as the FMD Deputy Dean for Postgraduate Research, responsible for leadership and strategic development of postgraduate research programmes within FMD. He is passionate about increasing access to FMD’s PhD programmes and promoting equality diversity and inclusion linked to our doctoral training provision.

Sam is the DTP Manager and Training Coordinator. In this role, he leads the strategic delivery of doctoral training initiatives, manage programme operations, and coordinate bespoke training opportunities, working closely with stakeholders to ensure students receive comprehensive support throughout their PhD journey.

Angus is the Director of Graduate studies at Barts Cancer Institute. Angus champions a broad and fulfilling experience for PhD students at QMUL, emphasizing their vital role in advancing the university's world-leading research. He is also a strong supporter of patient and public outreach initiatives, where PhD students are essential contributors.

Kenny is Director of Graduate Studies in the Blizard Institute providing oversight and pastoral care for the local cohort of around 120 postgraduate research students. He has 35 years of experience as a research scientist but is most proud of having mentored the career development of dozens of Doctoral and Masters student that have trained in his lab.

Eleni is the DTPs Transferable Skills Lead and the Dentistry Director of Graduate Studies, responsible for the effective operation of high-quality postgraduate research programs by supporting both students and staff within the program. She is dedicated to developing the next generation of researchers by helping them identify opportunities to expand their knowledge, skills, and experience to advance their careers.

Dianne is the DTPs environment and wellbeing lead as well as the WHRI Director of Graduate Studies, responsible for overseeing all aspects of PGR provision within the institute. She is passionate about providing a supportive environment and culture within our doctoral training programme to enhance student wellbeing. 

Tania is the Blizard Institute Deputy DGS and the Deputy Chair of the FMD Research, Culture and Environment Committee. As the Blizard Institute Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Academic Representative she has a long experience in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion within the FMD. She is very passionate to apply this experience to promote and champion these values in our doctoral training provision.

Alison is a design-led health researcher at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health, focused on participatory and co-designed approaches to complex health communication and decision-making. Alison is committed to inclusive research practice, building capacity for lived-experience involvement, and advancing equity in health research and training.

Megan is a Social Anthropologist at the Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH). Her research focuses on developing methodologies for the collective and equitable production of public and planetary health knowledge. She critically engages with practices of co-production and public involvement in research and supports researchers from diverse setting to build their research and evaluation capacity.

Melanie is the Doctoral College Liaison for the DTP and the training manager for the Doctoral College. Her role involves developing PGR training programmes that equip PGRs with skills they need both to succeed in their doctoral research and in their future careers.