My research studies concern the investigation of the molecular pathogenesis of myeloid malignancies, including the myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

My work has focused on MDS, a heterogeneous group of clonal myeloid disorders. My studies have been instrumental in the determination of the molecular pathogenesis of several subtypes of MDS including the 5q- syndrome and refractory anaemia with ring sideroblasts (RARS). Our research identified the commonly deleted region of the del(5q) in the 5q- syndrome and showed that p53 activation underlies the anaemia in this disorder.

Using next generation sequencing technology we have illuminated the molecular landscape of MDS and the genetic basis of disease progression to AML. Our study of the MDS transcriptome has yielded valuable insights into the molecular pathophysiology of MDS, and has identified new prognostic markers and therapeutic targets for this disorder. Our work has provided deep insights into how gene mutations drive the changes in the MDS transcriptome.