A career development award is a personal award that aims to support individuals seeking to transition to independence through protected research time and an ambitious programme of research training and personal career development.

Ajay said: “I am shocked but thrilled to be awarded the MRC CDA Fellowship. After many failed applications, I finally managed to land one (note to others – keep trying and you can do it!). I want to thank Matt Lambon Ralph for his continued support as my mentor, my lab for helping me develop my research and my wife, Gina for all her love.”