Lord researches the effect of ageing on immune function, and how this impacts the ability of older people to resolve inflammation. She showed that older adults have neutrophils which aren't as effective (lower phagocytosis, chemotaxis and NET generation) and have high levels of cortisol. Lord showed that defects in neutrophil chemotaxis can also be corrected by statins. Lord joined the
University of Birmingham early in her career, first as a
Royal Society University Research Fellow and then professor in 2004. Lord is Director of the
Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for
musculoskeletal ageing research. The centre is located in the
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. a group which looked to understand ageing research and priorities the most effective intervention. Lord is part of the CARINA (CAtalyst Reducing ImmuNe Ageing) Network. The network looks to understand the immune system throughout human life. == Awards and honours ==