Usaid Allahwala

Dr Usaid Allahwala is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Northern Clinical School, University of Sydney, and Course Convener for the Cardiology Unit in the Master of Medicine (Internal Medicine) program. He specializes in interventional cardiology, coronary physiology, and complex atherosclerotic disease. His research focuses on coronary artery disease mechanisms, collateral circulation in acute coronary syndromes, and the impact of pandemics on cardiovascular care.

Education:

• MBBS (Honours I)
• BSc(Med)Hons
• PhD (University of Sydney)
• FRACP (Cardiology)
• FCSANZ

Research Interests:

• Coronary Artery Disease
• Complex Atherosclerotic Disease
• Coronary Physiology
• Intravascular Imaging
• Cardiovascular Epidemiology

Publications: Dr Allahwala’s recent work includes studies on pandemic impacts on cardiovascular services, machine-learning risk prediction for STEMI, and vessel-specific coronary physiology. His research bridges clinical cardiology with advanced imaging and public health insights.

Awards:

• ANZET Early Career Research Award (2019)
• Finalist, PCR's Got Talent (2019)
• RTP Scholarship (2018)
• Northern Clinical School Ramsay Scholarship (2018)

Grants/Advising: His work is funded by major cardiovascular research grants. He collaborates with international teams on clinical trials and imaging studies.