Alumni Spotlight: Dr Luisa Moraes Teixeira, MSc Paediatrics and Child Health

Please tell us a bit about the work you are doing now.

I am a Paediatric Doctor from Brazil, currently working as a Paediatric Clinical Research Fellow in the NHS. Making a positive change in society through the improvement of children’s health has always been my career objective.

Why did you choose to study your programme?

During my paediatric training, I understood how quality academic research and evidence-based practice could make a real impact on children’s health and I felt the need to gain further knowledge about it. I applied for the MSc in Paediatrics and Child Health - Advanced Paediatrics at UCL, because the course was perfectly suited to accomplishing my goal.

How did your UCL degree help you get to where you are now?

During the MSc course, I was immersed in an inspiring multidisciplinary environment, where I could network with colleagues with different cultural and professional backgrounds and receive all the support needed to develop relevant research, teaching and leadership skills.

Undoubtedly, the MSc course was an enriching experience and a crucial stepping stone towards achieving my goal of changing society through medical practice and clinical research.