- Degree and PhD in areas of Physiology and Biochemistry at University of Southampton, England
- MBA, Open University, England, 1999

- Chair, RUISNET Observatory Component
- Business Development Manager. London South Bank University 2000 – 2005. This role is outward facing to business, community, intermediaries and funding bodies and inward facing to staff and expertise areas. I act as a link between academics and business, which involves finding the individual with the skills to meet the enquirer’s need or analysing the expertise within the University and developing potential business opportunities.
- I work especially with the London Food Centre at London South Bank University. London Food Centre supports the SME food sector with events, courses and consultancy. These interactions range from telephone advice to lengthy collaborations. The London Food Centre works in regional strategies such as Inspire and national strategies such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. My role involves, assisting, initiating and overseeing all these types of university-industry interactions.
- Research and Lecturing in England, Zimbabwe and Washington, USA in areas of immunology and HIV, 1980 to 1990
- Research, development and production of medical diagnostic kits for viral diseases, 1990 to 1995
- International product manager for genetic typing and genetic diagnostic products, 1995 – 1997
- Scientific Commercial consultant for Medical Diagnostic companies 1997 – 2004