Author: Lucy Payne

Meet the 2024/25 NHLI BSc Prize Winners and Nominees

“This BSc has reshaped how I see myself as a future clinician and researcher. These experiences taught me to navigate ambiguity and think critically – skills that are vital in delivering patient-centred care.”

Students on the iBSc Translational Respiratory Medicine course run by the NHLI

Each year, our Intercalated BSc (iBSc) students at the National Heart & Lung Institute (NHLI) are recognised for their outstanding achievements across our three courses: Remote Medicine, Cardiovascular Sciences, and  Translational Respiratory Medicine.

Here are our 2024/25 award winners and nominees in their own words, reflecting on their journeys, challenges, and the impact of their intercalated year at NHLI.

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Supporting Postgraduate Students: A Look Into the Role of PGT Senior Tutor with Dr Birgit Leitinger

“I need to be a non-judgmental listener who looks at the wider picture and acts as a spokesperson for the student, while guiding them towards realistic goals concerning the completion of their studies.”

Dr Birgit Leitinger (pictured right) with Dr Richard Palermo and Dr Alessia Galasso before a BMB teaching session

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NHLI Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025

“Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction”

Members of NHLI celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in February.

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