ABOUT

A clinical foundation.
A broader perspective.

I’m Hyginus Echezona Okonkwo, a health science professional developing work across clinical physiology, research and data analytics.

My background.

I trained in human physiology, pharmacology and clinical exercise physiology. My experience includes cardiac diagnostics in Nigeria, an NHS clinical placement in Gateshead and person-centred residential support in the UK.

I’m interested in how exercise, physiological measurement and careful analysis can help us understand health and functional wellbeing.

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EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
2023–2024

MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology

Northumbria University, United Kingdom

2019–2021

MSc Pharmacology, Therapeutics & Toxicology

University of Lagos, Nigeria

2011–2015

BSc Human Physiology

Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

MAY 2026–PRESENT

Full Stack Data Science training

10Alytics · SQL, statistics, Python, visualisation and machine learning.

EXPERIENCE

Working with people.
Understanding the measurements.

MAY 2025–PRESENT · UK

Waking Night Residential Support Worker

Cambian Dilston College, Corbridge

Person-centred support for young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs. My responsibilities include periodic observations, safeguarding, care documentation and handovers.

2023–2024 · UK

Clinical Exercise Physiology Placement

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead

MSc placement with exposure to cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and cardiac outpatient services. Supervised practical exposure to ECG, Holter monitoring, spirometry and echocardiography pathways, alongside observation in cardiac MRI and catheter laboratory services.

2022–2023 · NIGERIA

Cardiac Physiologist

Joe Nwiloh Heart Center

Transthoracic echocardiography, Doppler studies, ECG, Holter monitoring, vascular ultrasound and treadmill stress testing, with reports prepared for clinical review.

2023–2025 · UK

Additional care experience

Standby Healthcare: August 2024–May 2025.
One Care Solution: October 2023–September 2024.

EXERCISE & WELLNESS

Movement.
Function. Wellbeing.

My interests include exercise in chronic conditions, cardiovascular physiology, healthy ageing, balance and functional wellbeing.

This website presents my professional experience and work. For exercise and wellness enquiries, contact me to discuss availability and scope. Online appointments and clinical services are not currently bookable through this site.

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