I am a multidisciplinary social researcher based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with interests in social science, technology, and rare diseases.

At present, I am a PhD student at Newcastle University. I previously worked in translational neuromuscular research for the TREAT-NMD Alliance.

I hold a joint honours undergraduate degree in International Relations and Modern History, as well as masters degrees in Modern History, Politics, and Digital Civics.

My published research (Google Scholar) spans topics as varied as:

• Whether public attitudes towards immigration are driven by economic or cultural factors
• The implementation of best-practice care practices for adults living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)
• How rare disease patient organisations utilise technology to campaign around 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.