There is undoubtedly a long way to go when it comes to equality in the workplace, but I hope that we are paving the way for future generations of women, to ensure that they don’t experience many of the challenges that we currently face. Here’s to the strong, determined and talented women out there and all of those who support them ☺️. Picture: my younger self with my brother on the family farm with one of my biggest supporters - my Grandad!

The field has come a long way since I first started studying microbial communities - dare I say - 20 years ago! When I started out, I was using PCR (a technique that copies tiny amounts of DNA so we can study it) and cloning methods to get an idea of what microbes were present in microbial inoculant products, followed by Sanger sequencing (an early DNA-reading technology). In simple terms, we were trying to answer the question: who is actually living in this microbial communi

I couldn’t resist generating an AI version of myself in action! It has been busy at Pollock Biotech over the last few months, with the completion of two AI training projects and I will shortly be starting a product development project. Watch this space…

I recently completed my second consultancy engagement with micro1 , an organisation working at the forefront of artificial intelligence and applied innovation. While the details of the project remain confidential, this continued and growing partnership has offered a fascinating window into how rapidly the field is evolving - and how ambitious ideas can be translated into meaningful, real‑world progress. My role has centred on providing structured, evidence‑driven support to h

I hope that my supporters and clients have some time over the next few weeks to have a good break and to enjoy all the festivities to come. I am excited for the fantastic projects to come in 2026.

It was exciting to get out and about today to meet my first client in person - despite the wild and windy weather! I am very much looking forward to talking about this work in the coming months, as the company ethos is very close to my heart - with the aim of giving back to the local community and improving the environment around us.

I’m pleased to share that I’ve recently started work with micro1 as a consultant to support their efforts in training AI models. This collaboration gives me the opportunity to contribute directly to their projects, providing high-quality scientific data written by a human (!), to help refine approaches and strengthen outcomes in a field that’s evolving rapidly. It’s exciting to be part of a team that’s pushing forward in such an important area of technology, when they so clea

Although I launched the business on 28th August 2025, I am still making changes and improvements to our website, and will continue to do so as the business evolves. I will also be blogging about ongoing projects and interesting stories from the field - so keep your eyes peeled!