London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Educational/professional background

I am a final-year medical student at Cardiff University, currently intercalating in Health Data Science at LSHTM. My background in medicine has sparked an interest in how technology and data can complement clinical practice. Alongside my medical studies, I have participated in research projects surrounding, genetics, psychiatry and medical education. I have also gained experience in digital communications through various society roles.

Research interests or career goals

I am interested in the intersection of medicine, data science and HealthTech, particularly how data-driven approaches and emerging technologies can improve healthcare delivery, accessibility and patient outcomes particularly in oncology and radiology. I am especially interested in the potential of AI and predictive analytics to support earlier detection, prevention and more personalised care. I would like to explore how health data can be used to identify patterns across populations, understand health inequalities and develop practical solutions to challenges in clinical practice.

Why I chose LSHTM/my programme

I chose to intercalate in Health Data Science at LSHTM because I wanted to develop a deeper understanding of how data can be used to answer important healthcare questions and inform better decisions. I became increasingly interested in the opportunities that arise when clinical knowledge is combined with computational and analytical skills. The programme offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in programming, statistics, epidemiology and machine learning, while learning to apply these methods to real-world health challenges. I was particularly drawn to LSHTM's focus on population health and its interdisciplinary approach to develop evidence-based, practical solutions that can improve healthcare beyond individual clinical encounters.