Dr Lisa White is research scientist with over seven years of postdoctoral and laboratory management experience. Her research expertise spans supramolecular and medicinal chemistry, with particular focus on cancer therapeutics and strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance. Throughout her academic career, she has contributed to the design, synthesis, and characterisation of over 200 novel compounds, supporting both fundamental discovery and translational research. She is the author or co-author of 29 peer-reviewed publications and a contributor to three patents, advancing multiple projects toward pre-clinical development. In her current role, Lisa coordinates multidisciplinary research programmes and manages collaborations between academic and industrial partners. She plays a central role in manuscript preparation, editing, formatting, and submission, ensuring compliance with journal standards and supporting the peer-review process. She also supervises postgraduate and PhD researchers, providing detailed guidance on experimental design, data presentation, and academic writing. Alongside her academic career, Lisa previously owned and managed two successful hospitality businesses, developing strong leadership, organisational, and financial management skills. She also contributes to her local community through voluntary financial and project-management roles.