Had such a great time at the ECR Research Symposium hosted by @sppirit-network.bsky.social It was fantastic to catch up with my fellow McWormers 🪱 and meet so many new faces. So nice to hear about all the exciting parasitology research happening across 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Excited to start this next chapter in the @profandrewmac.bsky.social Lab! I’ll be exploring how Schistosoma mansoni shapes immune responses in the gut. Looking forward to new discoveries, collaborations, and plenty of worm talk! 🪱🐌🔬

Grateful for every moment, every challenge, and every bit of growth. Here’s to new beginnings and all that lies ahead! 🥂📘 #PhD #Graduation #Milestone #Gratitude

This journey wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of my supervisors, Henry, Hermelijn, and Al, who guided me through every step of the last four years. A heartfelt thank you also to my examiners, Tara and Mattie, for an engaging and enjoyable viva discussion.

After submitting my thesis and defending it in August, the reality of it all didn’t quite hit—until now! Holding a hardcopy of my thesis in hand and walking across the stage at graduation, it truly feels like the end of an era.