Dr Sophie Mills is the lead post-doctoral researcher on the AIPS (Artificial Intelligence for Pollen & Spore Detection, Forecasting and Human Health) collaborative project between Birmingham, Manchester, Leicester, the UKHSA, the Environment Agency and the Met Office. Her research employs AI techniques to develop novel solutions for the monitoring of bioaerosols, including the use of low-cost sensors, and revolutionize our ability to forecast and inform for public health.