Susan is a senior regulatory toxicologist specialising in reproductive and developmental toxicology, with additional expertise in endocrine disruption, regulatory study monitoring, and data interpretation.
With a PhD in Reproductive Biology from the University of Edinburgh and a BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry from the University of Aberystwyth, she brings over a decade of experience across GLP and GMP environments in both CRO and consultancy settings.
Susan's industry career spans key scientific and leadership roles at BioReliance and Charles River Edinburgh, where she progressed from laboratory-based scientist to Study Director, gaining extensive experience designing, managing, and delivering regulatory toxicology studies for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and agrochemicals. Within these roles she trained new Study Directors, led cross-functional project teams, supported client interactions and audits, and contributed to continuous improvement of laboratory processes.
In her current role at Blue Frog Scientific, Susan leads reproductive and developmental toxicology assessments, contributes to endocrine disruptor evaluations, and supports regulatory submissions through data gap analysis, literature reviews, and the preparation of IUCLID dossiers and testing strategies. She is highly experienced in interpreting complex datasets for regulatory authorities and ensuring compliance within evolving scientific and regulatory standards.
Susan is an active contributor to the scientific community, serving as Treasurer of the UK Industrial Reproductive Toxicology Discussion Group (IRDG) and as a Council Member of the European Teratology Society (ETS). She regularly presents at international toxicology conferences and contributes to collaborative scientific discussions within the field.
