Dr Howell obtained a B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences in 1989 from University of Nottingham and in 1995 graduated with a PhD from the University of Brighton. She worked as a researcher at the University of Brighton for 15 years where she discovered her interest in medical adsorbents. Whilst working at the University she was able to fulfil her love of both research and teaching and achieved a Higher Education Authority Associate Fellowship in 2016. Carol joined Enteromed Ltd in 2017 as their Research Director and is currently responsible for providing medical expertise and overseeing clinical trials for the company.