Sarah has a BSc and MSc in Biomedical Sciences, followed by a PhD from Cranfield University. Over a 10 year academic career, her research has focused on tumour biomarker characterisation and cell-surface interaction. Beyond research she took an active role in the provision of postgraduate taught courses for the University as Lecturer in Molecular Medicine, leading the development and direction of a number of MSc Courses including the MSc in Translational Medicine, the MSc in Molecular Medicine, and more recently acting as director for the MSc Programmes in Advanced Biosciences.  She has lectured on a variety of biomedical techniques and topics, including ethics and governance of research.