Dr Kerry Pettigrew, a Lecturer in Biomedical Science at Teesside University, applied for a climate resilience grant to organize a hybrid seminar, bringing together experts to address the impacts of increased salination in Bangladesh. The funding will support travel expenses to maximize participation. Dr Pettigrew’s research interests include epidemiology, genomics, and analysing global health trends, especially surrounding non-communicable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. This project aligns with her passions for global health and sustainability.