DrYusuf Abdullahi

Yusuf is a Programme Manager with over 10 years of experience in the NHS, specialising in patient-centred care and research evaluation. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London’s Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine where he focused on risk stratification for cardiac surgery patients and enhancing post-surgical recovery.

Key Expertise
• Clinical Research: Extensive background in Clinical Medicine Research, Clinical Governance, Infection Prevention and Control, and Outcomes Assessment, with a keen interest in Real-World Evidence and Translational Analytics.
• Leadership in Research Projects: Currently leads a diverse portfolio of iCARE projects across the Biomedical Research Centre (BRC), Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC), and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust (ICHNT).
• Health Outcomes Specialist: Conducted significant research on patient safety and experiences, focusing on patient-reported and clinician-reported outcomes. Co-produced with patients, lay partners and commissioners.
• National Projects Contributions: Contributed to the implementation of WHO safe surgery protocols and refined health outcomes datasets for national audits in collaboration with the Royal College of Surgeons, National Cardiac Benchmarking Collaborative, Pan London Surgical Pathways, and the Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland.
• Education & Mentorship: An Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), Yusuf contributed to the skills development of students and staff at Imperial College London and ICHNT.
• Project Management: Successfully led cross-functional teams in delivering complex projects at the trust level, holds Lean Black Belt, showcasing strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Yusuf's dedication to advancing patient care through innovative research and effective leadership continues to make a significant impact on healthcare practices in the UK.