Fatima graduated from the University of Dundee with a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences. She developed an interest in clinical research after spending several summer internships within the department of Cardiovascular and Diabetes Medicine and The Institute of Cardiovascular Research. Following graduation she was offered a position as Clinical Research Assistant for BIOSTAT-CHF Scotland. Although at the start of her research career, she has a keen interest in developing her administrative and clinical skills to progress with her research career.