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Sagal Yusuf is a Chief Clinical Respiratory Physiologist and Head of the Department of Lung Function at Wythenshawe Hospital, concurrently serving as a clinical tutor for Manchester Metropolitan University's Healthcare Science program.
She earned her BSc (Hons) in Healthcare Science (Respiratory and Sleep) from Manchester Metropolitan University, where she completed placements that led to her permanent role at Wythenshawe Hospital. Her educational foundation emphasized balancing academic rigor with practical clinical experience.
Her professional focus spans respiratory and sleep physiology, clinical diagnostics, and healthcare service leadership. She actively champions diversity in life sciences, drawing from her experience as a young Black Muslim woman overcoming industry barriers. Her work integrates patient care innovation with mentorship, particularly through pandemic-era service adaptations.
As department head, she oversees lung function diagnostics, staff management, and service standardization under evolving healthcare demands. Her leadership directly shapes service development trajectories while maintaining high patient care benchmarks.
In her academic role, she provides specialist clinical tutoring, emphasizing placement value, reflective practice, and work-life balance. She advises students to embrace mistakes as growth opportunities and regularly acknowledge their professional progress.
