Catherine’s research interests include psychosocial interventions for people with dementia, the cost-effectiveness of assistive technologies in managing long-term health and social care needs, intermediate care, residential care provision, and resource allocation within residential and nursing homes.

Prior to taking her Master's degree, she worked as an occupational therapist in both NHS and social-services settings in the UK and Canada.

She holds a PhD in Social Policy from London School of Economics and Political Science, an MSc in Health Policy, Planning, and Financing from LSE and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, a BSc in Occupational Therapy from the University of Toronto, Canada, and a BA in English Literature, also from the University of Toronto, Canada.