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Nduka Okwose is an Assistant Professor at the Centre for Health and Life Sciences, with a focus on cardiovascular health and lifestyle interventions. He holds honorary research positions at Newcastle University and University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, and is a registered clinical exercise physiologist with AHCS and ACSM.
- Education:
- PhD in Cardiovascular and Exercise Physiology, Newcastle University (2018)
- MSc in Medical Physiology, University of East London (2012)
- BSc in Human Physiology, University of Port Harcourt (2010)
His research explores lifestyle interventions for chronic diseases like heart failure and type 2 diabetes, with a focus on exercise physiology, non-invasive cardiovascular assessment, and minority population health. Recent projects integrate artificial intelligence for heart failure diagnostics and school-based fitness interventions for disadvantaged youth.
He has secured research grants from the European Commission and collaborated with industry partners such as Cardinal Health and Baxter Healthcare, resulting in over 40 peer-reviewed publications. His work aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health) and SDG 17 (Partnerships).
Scientific Awards:
- International Scholar Award (2019)
Dr. Okwose has supervised over 10 PhD and MSc students and leads multidisciplinary teams across Europe and the UK, with ongoing projects on cardiovascular risk stratification, post-COVID health effects, and health equity initiatives targeting underserved communities.
