Dr Erridge is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer in Edinburgh Cancer Centre with a special interest in adult neuro-oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy.
She qualified from University of London and trained in Clinical Oncology in Edinburgh. She then undertook a Fellowship at the British Columbia Cancer Agency (BCCA), completing additional training in thoracic oncology, neuro-oncology, and stereotactic radiotherapy. On return to the UK, she was appointed to post as Consultant Oncologist and Senior Lecturer in Edinburgh, initially managing both lung cancer and neuro-oncology patients, but since 2017 has concentrated on neuro-oncology and stereotactic radiotherapy.
She has been involved in developing several guidelines including for NICE on brain tumours, RCR fractionation for neuro-oncology, and is currently part of a European (ESTRO/EANO) working party developing radiotherapy guidelines for glioblastoma, low grade glioma and re-irradiation of brain tumours.
In addition to her clinical role, Dr Erridge developed her leadership skills obtaining a Masters in Leadership in 2012 and has undertaken many management roles. She is currently the Clinical Lead for Scottish Service for Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Benign Conditions. She has previously chaired RCR committee on Radiotherapy Safety and was until recently the Cancer Centre Radiotherapy Lead.
During the final stages of her training Dr Erridge developed an interest in research. She obtained an MD examining variations in outcomes for patients with lung cancer in Canada and Scotland.
Dr Erridge has been involved in design of many clinical trials, principally working with colleagues in the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). She has been radiotherapy lead, UK and local principal investigator on multiple trials and on independent data monitoring committees of three trials. From 2015-2022 she was a member of the NCRI Brain Clinical Study Group, and from 2018 to 2022 was the Chair of the Glioma subgroup.
She has been author of several book chapters and of more than 100 peer reviewed articles.
Outside work Dr Erridge aspires to maintain a work-life balance by exploring the world, yoga, and hill walking.