Dr. Marie Anne Chattaway, a seasoned Clinical Scientist, serves as the Head of the Salmonella reference service at the Gastrointestinal Bacteria Reference Unit (GBRU) within the UK Health Security Agency, boasting an extensive tenure of over two decades. Beyond her main role, she actively engages in surveillance initiatives, providing vital microbiological information and expertise for outbreak investigations, and conducts in-depth analysis of genomic data, particularly focusing on antimicrobial resistance and population structures. Currently, she holds the position of co-lead and career academic lead for the Genomic and Enabling Data Health Protection Research Unit (GED HPRU). Dr. Chattaway's commitment to global health is evident through her decade-long involvement in fortifying laboratory capabilities for enteric bacterial diseases across Africa, achieved through the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs, all in support of the International Health Regulation program's Global Health initiative. Additionally, she is currently undergoing training to become a consultant microbiologist, further solidifying her expertise and impact in the field.