Susie is a PhD researcher in the Integrative Epidemiology Unit at the University of Bristol. Before beginning a career in research, Susie worked as a physiotherapist, later retraining in psychology and research methods. Her work is driven by an interest in the connections between mind and body, and how physical and mental health shape one another. For her PhD, she is exploring how the gut microbiome and immune system might influence mental health conditions such as depression and schizophrenia. Beyond this, she is in neurodiversity, particularly in understanding why neurodiverse people are at greater risk of poorer mental health outcomes, and how research can help to address these inequalities.