Since becoming involved in research into money laundering, I have become increasingly aware of its key role in enabling the most serious and lucrative international criminal activity. Research is clearly an important part of providing a sound basis for reducing and eliminating such crime but provides no cure in itself. I now hope to acquire the skills and knowledge to enable me to apply sound research to the end of the creation of effective and practical policies for governments and financial institutions. When I consider the seriousness of the crimes involved, such as human trafficking, drug dealing and illicit arms dealing, I can think of few more important ways in which to do some good in the world which has always been my goal.