Leni is a biomedical scientist based at the University of Sheffield, UK. Her research is focused on cancer-induced bone disease and the role of the bone microenvironment in regulating cancer. She is a big believer in diversity in research and the importance of interdisciplinary collaborations. She is an active member of the scientific community and was the Co-President and Chair of the Inaugural EMBL Australia PhD Symposium in 2014.In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, playing netball and going for brunch.