A collaboration between one of our colleagues and a Leeds data scientist has inspired her to continue a career in clinical care.
Precious-Gift Alele grew up in Nigeria and went on to study medicine in Ukraine. She graduated as a doctor, before coming to the UK and pursuing a Master’s in Health Informatics with Data Science at the University of Leeds.
She has now been working with NIHR Leeds BRC through the Leeds Institute for Data Analytics’ (LIDA) Data Science Development Programme (DSDP).
Inspired by her great experience collaborating on a giant cell arteritis (GCA) project with our Musculoskeletal Disease lead, Professor Ann Morgan, Precious-Gift has now been inspired to resume her medical career.
She said: “This experience has played a key role in my decision to continue clinical training. I’m grateful to the BRC and LIDA for supporting a project that has helped shape both my data science skills and career direction.”
Speaking about Precious-Gift’s experience and decision to return to a medical career, Professor Morgan said: “Inspiring the next generation of clinical academics is vital to ensure the NHS continues to deliver the highest standards of care.”
“I’m delighted I could show it is possible to successfully combine clinical medicine and academia, which I’ve found immensely rewarding throughout my career. I’d like to wish Precious-Gift all the best with her future career.”
We want to echo this sentiment and are delighted that this co-operative project has reignited Precious-Gift’s passion for clinical care work.
Reflecting on her experience, Precious-Gift added: “Working with the NIHR Leeds BRC and Professor Ann Morgan on the GCA project has been one of the most inspiring parts of my time on the DSDP. It has shown me how valuable data can be in supporting patient care and clinical decision-making.”