(She/her) 2023 | MRes Neurosicences, University of Sussex

Lucy completed a Diploma of Higher Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths from the Open University and a BSc (Hons) degree in Medical Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, before receiving the Snowdon Masters Scholarship to undertake an MRes in Neuroscience. Her research interests include hypermobility and neurodevelopmental conditions and chronic pain, having undertaken pioneering research into the therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis for hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Lucy is passionate about patient advocacy and the incorporation of lived experience in research, having previously established advocacy group ‘Patient Led Engagement for Access (PLEA)’ to challenge the inequalities in accessing cannabis based medicinal products. In her role as Advocacy Director, Lucy presented to clinicians, policymakers, industry, and patients in a diverse range of settings including the House of Lords, University College London, patient charities, clinical training sessions, political drug policy reform groups and industry conferences. Additionally, she has extensive experience in advocacy within the mainstream media and launched ‘Medical Cannabis Awareness Week’ in 2021.

The Snowdon Masters Scholarship has enabled Lucy to pursue her neuroscience education and research, with the goal of elucidating the mechanisms of hypermobility conditions and the therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis.