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Biography

Dr Nurul Aqilah is an implementation science researcher with a focus on optimizing technology adoption within healthcare settings. Her doctoral research focused on applying human-centered design principles to develop electronic medical record (EMR) modules specifically tailored to breast cancer multidisciplinary care. This clinical system, implemented in 2016, is currently used at the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Breast Clinic, and has demonstrably improved workflow efficiency for the care team. Building upon this foundation, Aqilah's postdoctoral work centered on the design of a comprehensive, hospital-based cancer registry reporting system. 

Research interests

Dr Nurul Aqilah decodes the complexities of EMR systems and healthcare registries, transforming raw data into actionable insights. From crafting interactive data visualisations to uncovering hidden patterns, Aqilah navigates the digital landscape in guiding clinical stakeholders towards informed decisions and innovative solutions.

Beyond analysis, Aqilah focuses on devising predictive model pipelines to tackle real-world clinical challenges, bridging the gap between health informatics and clinical practice, which are aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and optimising healthcare via digital workflows.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, Health Informatics, Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

Award Date: 1 Dec 2018

Master of Science, Developmental Biology, University of Manchester

Award Date: 1 Sept 2011

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bioinformatics, Universiti Malaya (University of Malaya)

Award Date: 1 Jul 2010

Research area keywords

  • Human Centered Design
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health
  • Non-communicable Disease

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