Irene Bossman
My interest in pursuing a clinical academic career is evident in my professional and academic journey. I have six years of clinical practice as a Registered Adult Nurse- spanning both general and specialist nursing roles in Ghana and the United Kingdom.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Nursing from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. Following that I won the prestigious Commonwealth Shared Scholarship to undertake a Master’s degree in Diabetes Care and Management at Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Since completing my MSc in 2018, I have worked at the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, England for nearly four years- covering acute and specialist diabetes care units. As a Diabetes Specialist Nurse, I remain research active by teaming with the multidisciplinary team to perform clinical research to improve patient care and collaborate with colleagues in academia to conduct systematic and integrative reviews in nursing and diabetes care. I am currently a Lecturer in nursing at the Glasgow Caledonian University where I teach in the undergraduate nursing program as well as supervise Masters students’ dissertations.
I am excited to be a Fellow of this Multimorbidity PhD Programme for Health Professionals. My selected project is Understanding the Prevention and Management of Multimorbidity in Minority Ethnic Populations at the University of Glasgow, and it aligns with my passion for caring for patients with long-term conditions. This project will employ a mixed-method study to develop a fuller understanding of the prevalence, pattern, and impact of multimorbidity in minority ethnic populations.
Undertaking this PhD with a competent supervisory team will thus adequately prepare me as an independent researcher. I am confident by the end of the PhD; I would have increased my research profile due to the learning opportunities and leadership training available. In addition to my track publications and clinical expertise, I am confident this would enhance my capacity to apply for and win nationally competitive Postdoctoral Fellowships. This is also in line with my career plans of developing as an independent researcher and leading my own grants.
Project: Understanding the prevention and management of multimorbidity in minority ethnic populations
Primary Supervisor: Prof Kate O'Donnell (University of Glasgow)
Secondary Supervisors: Prof Vittal Katikireddi, Prof Sara Macdonald and Dr Barbara Nicholl (University of Glasgow)
