I am a multidisciplinary social researcher with broad interests across social science, technology, and rare diseases. I am currently writing up my PhD at Newcastle University.

Before that, I worked on translational neuromuscular research projects in the TREAT-NMD Alliance.

My undergraduate degree was in International Relations and Modern History, and I hold masters degrees in Modern History, Politics, and Digital Civics.

I have published research in HCI, health, and social science on topics including:

• Whether public attitudes towards immigration are driven by economic or cultural factors
• The implementation of best-practice care for adults living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
• How rare disease patient organisations use technology to campaign on the issue of accessible transport
• Experiences of mobility and accessibility amongst users of powered wheelchairs
• How patients and clinicians view home-based and wearable technologies to improve care in cystic fibrosis

My personal interests include international relations, history, travelling, music, photography and technology. You can find me on Twitter @sunildvr.