Wales and Northern Ireland

Regional Network Coordinator

Leah Cerere (Wales and Northern Ireland)

Leah Cerere is a Commonwealth Shared Scholar from Kenya, pursuing a Master’s in Parasite Control at Aberystwyth University. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Eastern Africa Baraton.  

Leah’s academic journey is driven by her commitment to promoting good health and industry innovation through research. She recognizes that the technological approach to combat pathogens, must keep pace with their evolution.  

Leah has a strong foundation in biomedical science and has engaged in research that involved isolating pathogens and conducting assays to determine drug resistance. Prior on embarking on her master’s program, she focused on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases research. she contributed to analysing epidemiological data to identify trends in Mpox infection in Kenya.

Leah’s current research focuses on evaluation of the development of anthelminthic resistance. Leah is eager to create memorable experiences and foster strong relationships within the CSC community.  

Your network

Join the Wales and Northern Ireland Regional Network Facebook group to find out about upcoming events, and get in touch with your Regional Network Coordinator and other network members.

If the name used on your Facebook account differs from that on your award documents, please contact engage@cscuk.org.uk with your CSC reference and your name as it appears on Facebook so that your request to join the group can be authorised.

University Representatives

If you are interested in becoming a University Representative and assisting in building a strong network of Scholars and Fellows, please contact the relevant Coordinator for your region or email engage@cscuk.org.uk to find out more.