Research interests
I have a strong desire to employ cutting-edge medical research and clinical practice to advance neurosurgery and healthcare globally. With an emphasis on enhancing outcomes for complicated neurological disorders including glioblastoma, cerebral aneurysms, and epilepsy, my work primarily focuses on academic neurosurgery. I am especially curious to see how cutting-edge innovations like 3D printing and artificial intelligence may improve patient care and change surgical methods.
Leadership in global healthcare is of paramount importance to me. My objective is to address crucial issues in low-resource environments, where healthcare systems encounter substantial hindrances. I have worked on initiatives that investigate how neurosurgical services may be provided globally and how technology can be employed to close gaps in healthcare, particularly in developing domiciles.
My research also extends to infectious disorders, particularly those that connect with neurology, such as antibiotic resistance and sepsis. I have evaluated issues that infectious illnesses pose on the global health stage as well as how climate change and other environmental variables contribute to their dissemination. I concentrated on how telemedicine and remote healthcare delivery may facilitate continuity of care during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in neurosurgical settings.
My ultimate objective is to employ innovation and dynamic collaboration to create a lasting influence in the area of clinical neurosciences and beyond while also serving as a clinician and leader that contributes to global healthcare.
Biography
Dr. Jack Wellington MBBCh (Hons) MSc (LSHTM) PGCert (HealthRes) MHLA MISM MRSB FGMS FRSA FRSPH completed his medical degree at Cardiff University, where he finished within the top 5% of his cohort, awarding honors status as a result. Dr. Wellington intercalated at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine for MSc Medical Microbiology, completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Research at the University of Leeds, and undertook neurosurgical elective study at the University of Oxford. Dr. Wellington is extremely eager to pursue a career in academic neurosurgery, surgical innovation, and global healthcare leadership where he currently works as an incredibly competitive Specialized/Academic Foundation Programme (SFP/AFP) doctor at the NHS Yorkshire and Humber Deanery, alongside which he is pursuing the MSt in Healthcare Innovation at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Wellington hopes to attain a DTM&H for clinical practice globally and achieve a Ph.D. in Clinical Neurosciences, where aims to fulfill his triumvirate of physician characteristics - to be a Scientist, a Scholar, and most importantly, a Clinician.
Department role and responsibilities
I am a current postgraduate student enrolled in the Masters of Studies (MSt) in Healthcare Innovation at the University of Cambridge, Department of Engineering.