Mrs Alechia Van Wyk


Mrs Alechia Van Wyk
NameMrs Alechia Van Wyk
Job titleSenior Lecturer in Cardiac Physiology
Research institute
Primary appointmentNatural Sciences
Email addressa.vanwyk@mdx.ac.uk
ORCIDhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-6823-088X
Contact categoryAcademic staff

Biography

Biography

With more than 20 years of specialised experience, I am an accomplished Clinical Physiologist, holding postgraduate qualifications and a dual role as an Advanced Practitioner in Clinical Cardiac Physiology and a Senior Lecturer. My expertise spans cardiorespiratory and neuroscience diagnostics and exercise physiology, underpinned by a profound knowledge of medical diagnostics, clinical trials, and sports injury rehabilitation. I have a strong track record in managing clinical studies, from establishing robust project systems to defining and achieving trial objectives. My ability to interpret complex data and outcomes ensures the success and advancement of clinical research and practical application in healthcare.

Teaching

As the Program Leader for the MSc in Cardiology, I am deeply committed to advancing the field through rigorous academic instruction and active engagement in student development. I oversee a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with a profound understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of cardiology. My teaching spans from Level 4 to Level 7, encompassing a variety of modules that include Professional Practice, Cardiac and Respiratory Theory, Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology, Dissertation guidance, Cardiac Ultrasound, and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing.

My role as a leader extends beyond program coordination, as I am actively involved in mentoring postgraduate research students. I guide their research, helping them to develop innovative approaches and insights into complex cardiovascular conditions. My aim is to foster a learning environment that not only imparts essential knowledge but also inspires a passion for scholarly inquiry and clinical excellence in the field of cardiology.

Employment

Senior Lecturer
Middlesex University
10 Aug 2016

Education and qualifications

Grants

Prizes and Awards

Research outputs

Recurrence of atrial fibrillation post catheter ablation or cardioversion using cardiac implantable electronic device data

Akthar, W., Van Wyk, A. and Wright, I. 2023. Recurrence of atrial fibrillation post catheter ablation or cardioversion using cardiac implantable electronic device data. SCST Annual Conference 2023. Birmingham, UK 24 - 24 Nov 2023

The effectiveness of Intravascular Lithotripsy after sub-optimal non-compliant balloon inflation for treating calcified coronary lesions

Watson, E., Van Wyk, A. and Davies, J. 2022. The effectiveness of Intravascular Lithotripsy after sub-optimal non-compliant balloon inflation for treating calcified coronary lesions. 37th European Cardiology Conference. London 31 Oct - 01 Nov 2022

Parental perception of childhood obesity

Van Wyk, A. 2022. Parental perception of childhood obesity. 15th European Public Health Conference - Strengthening health systems: improving population health and being prepared for the unexpected. Berlin, Germany 09 - 12 Nov 2022 Oxford University Press (OUP). pp. iii585-iii586 https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckac131.432

Context-aware support for cardiac health monitoring using federated machine learning

Ogbuabor, G., Augusto, J., Moseley, R. and Van Wyk, A. 2021. Context-aware support for cardiac health monitoring using federated machine learning. Bramer, M. and Ellis, R. (ed.) 41st SGAI International Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AI-2021). Cambridge, England [Online] 14 - 16 Dec 2021 Springer. pp. 267-281 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91100-3_22

Technology-enhanced learning and teaching in echocardiography: a systematic review

Susiku, E. and Van Wyk, A. 2021. Technology-enhanced learning and teaching in echocardiography: a systematic review. NET2021 Conference. Virtual 01 - 03 Sep 2021

Cold water immersion offers no functional or perceptual benefit compared to a sham intervention during a resistance training program

Wilson, L., Dimitriou, L., Hills, F., Gondek, M., Van Wyk, A., Turek, V., Rivkin, T., Villiere, A., Jarvis, P., Miller, S., Turner, A. and Cockburn, E. 2021. Cold water immersion offers no functional or perceptual benefit compared to a sham intervention during a resistance training program. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 35 (10), pp. 2720-2727. https://doi.org/10.1519/jsc.0000000000004097

A pilot study to determine whether repeated post-exercise cryotherapy exposure augments physiological and perceptual responses to cold

Wilson, L., Dimitriou, L., Hills, F., Gondek, M., Van Wyk, A., Turek, V., Rivkin, T., Villiere, A., Jarvis, P., Miller, S., Turner, A. and Cockburn, E. 2020. A pilot study to determine whether repeated post-exercise cryotherapy exposure augments physiological and perceptual responses to cold. 25th Annual Congress of the European College of Sport Science. Virtual (due to Covid-19), initial venue Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain 28 - 30 Oct 2020

Context-aware system for cardiac condition monitoring and management: a survey

Ogbuabor, G., Augusto, J., Moseley, R. and Van Wyk, A. 2020. Context-aware system for cardiac condition monitoring and management: a survey. Behaviour and Information Technology. 41 (4), pp. 759-776. https://doi.org/10.1080/0144929X.2020.1836255

ADAPT: Approach to Develop context-Aware solutions for Personalised asthma managemenT

Quinde, M., Augusto, J., Khan, N. and Van Wyk, A. 2020. ADAPT: Approach to Develop context-Aware solutions for Personalised asthma managemenT. Journal of Biomedical Informatics. 111, pp. 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbi.2020.103586

Context-aware approach for cardiac rehabilitation monitoring

Ogbuabor, G., Augusto, J., Moseley, R. and Van Wyk, A. 2020. Context-aware approach for cardiac rehabilitation monitoring. Iglesias, C., Novella, J., Ricci, A., Pinto, D. and Roman, D. (ed.) 4th International Workshop on Citizen-Centric Smart Cities Services (CCSCS 2020). Madrid, Spain 22 - 23 Jun 2020 IOS Press. pp. 167-176 https://doi.org/10.3233/AISE200039

The effect of carbohydrate dose and timing on timed effort and time to exhaustion within a simulated cycle race in male professional cyclists

Girling, W., Pujdak, M., Dimitriou, L., Van Wyk, A., Vidal, M., Peterca, J., Curtis, C. and Paice, K. 2019. The effect of carbohydrate dose and timing on timed effort and time to exhaustion within a simulated cycle race in male professional cyclists. British Association of Sport Exercise Sciences: BASES Conference 2019. Leicester, UK 19 - 20 Nov 2019 Taylor & Francis (Routledge). pp. 25-26

A Human-in-The-Loop context-aware system allowing the application of case-based reasoning for asthma management

Quinde, M., Khan, N., Augusto, J. and Van Wyk, A. 2019. A Human-in-The-Loop context-aware system allowing the application of case-based reasoning for asthma management. Duffy, V. (ed.) 21st International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI International 2019). Orlando, USA 26 - 31 Jul 2019 Springer. pp. 125-140 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22219-2_10

Context-aware solutions for asthma condition management: a survey

Quinde, M., Khan, N., Augusto, J., Van Wyk, A. and Stewart, J. 2020. Context-aware solutions for asthma condition management: a survey. Universal Access in the Information Society. 19 (3), pp. 571-593. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-018-0641-5

Does e-learning alongside a social media platform enhance or hinder learning in clinical physiology - NET2017 Conference

Van Wyk, A. 2017. Does e-learning alongside a social media platform enhance or hinder learning in clinical physiology - NET2017 Conference. NET2017 (Networking for Education in Healthcare). Churchill College, University of Cambridge 05 - 06 Sep 2017
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