Her doctoral research is entitled: The development of a therapeutic approach for the treatment of individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome and their primary caregivers. She was awarded her Bachelor of Psychology degree in 2004 and her Master’s degree in Psychology in 2009. She developed an interest in health psychology in 2006 and subsequently her Master’s research focused on the lived experiences of young adults on a haemodialysis program. In 2011 her interest in genetic disorders was sparked and she was motivated to conduct research on Prader-Willi Syndrome.