Erika Parkinson

Erika Parkinson currently serves as a Visiting Fellow at the University of Southampton and Bournemouth University, while also fulfilling the role of Director of R&D at TopMD, where responsibilities include leading clinical ‘omics studies for disease stratification and treatment. Previous positions include Project Manager for the Dorset Clinical Trials Unit at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, as well as Clinical Trial Manager at The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Erika has extensive experience at the University of Southampton, holding various research titles over a 13-year span, and has contributed to research and development as Head of R&D Biology at Solentim. Erika holds a PhD in Oncology and Cancer Biology from Nottingham Trent University and additional degrees in the same field, as well as a BSc in Applied Biology.