Leila's research has included clinical trials, pre-clinical studies and public health research, and she has built and led multidisciplinary teams. Her research has changed international policy and clinical practice for the treatment of burn injuries. To date, she has successfully obtained over $9.3 million research funding, including NHMRC CDF1, NHMRC ECRF and NHMRC Post-graduate Fellowships, and NHMRC Project grants. Leila has supervised 35 students completing high school internships through to PhD degrees and mentors and sponsors many early career researchers. She values collaboration, and inclusive and transparent team cultures. A/Prof Cuttle was inaugural Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Burn Association Research Sub-committee and Co-Chair of the Consumer Advisory Group, to ensure the patient voice and lived experience is represented in burn care and research.