Darina is a Survey Manager for the Millennium Cohort Study (MCS) and Next Steps, where she supports the development and implementation of studies and works closely with fieldwork contractors to ensure successful delivery. Her expertise lies in survey methodology, with a strong focus on longitudinal study design.

Darina’s is also passionate about analysing life course data and applying epidemiological approaches to better understand women’s health and menopause.

Darina re-joined the Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS) in 2026, having previously worked here between 2016 and 2022. Before returning, she also held positions at the UCL Institute of Epidemiology & Health Care and the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH).