Chriss Tuyishime
MSc in Translational Health Sciences, 2025
Chriss is a Rhodes Scholar from Kigali, Rwanda, with a BA in Ethics, Politics & Economics and a Certificate in Global Health from Yale University. Growing up in Rwanda, he witnessed how limited resources and fragmented systems can hinder health outcomes. At the same time, Rwanda’s post-genocide healthcare journey taught him the transformative power of coupling an ambitious vision with creative financing and strong implementation.
As such, his professional interests lie in implementation science, novel financing approaches, and partnership models. At Oxford, he hopes to gain the skills, experiences, and networks needed to help sustain the growth momentum of Rwanda’s healthcare system and to contribute to strengthening health systems across the African continent.
MSc Transitional Health Sciences, 2024
I am a dentist working in primary care settings specialising in oral surgery. I previously followed an academic and clinical training pathway through the NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship. As a clinician, I all too often experience the translation of evidence being delayed or not happening at all. I seek to explore ways to accelerate the translation of healthcare evidence into daily clinical practice, aiming to improve implementation at the frontline.
Contact: bosun.hong@gtc.ox.ac.uk
MSc Translational Health Sciences, 2024
I’m a mental health enthusiast focused on mental health issues among persons with disabilities.
When it’s not about research, you’d find me with my guitar singing and playing for leisure.
Contact: magdalene.mawugbe@gtc.ox.ac.uk
MSc Translational Health Sciences, 2023
Marrying her love for technology and the arts, Danielle Mullings is a The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Scholar who recently completed a BSc in software engineering with a minor in film studies. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, her dynamism has allowed her to operate in various fields, including leadership, TV/Radio hosting, travelling and filmmaking.
Selected as the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2022, Danielle believes strongly in the power of technology and innovation in edifying society and would ultimately like to work in areas with civic applications of technology. This complements her work as the Impact & Partnerships Officer for Transform Health, a global coalition aimed at using technology as a catalyst for universal health coverage. Exciting for Mullings is the opportunity to work with youth groups on other key digital health initiatives, including the Governing Health Futures 2030 operated by the Lancet and Financial Times commission. She also works with UNICEF Jamaica, leading the rollout of a chatbot to teach life and job-readiness skills to out-of-school youth. As a natural leader, she has taken an active role in advocacy for young people, serving on various councils and committees both locally and internationally to voice the needs and concerns of her peers in the areas of digital transformation, education, and national issues.
In addition to her work in technology, Danielle is deeply invested in media and communications, having hosted the popular TV series “GenZed” and produced documentaries that aim to preserve cultural identity. In addition, she also serves on the RJR Gleaner Communications Youth Advisory Board where she contributes valuable perspectives to the management of the media house.
All her passions are centred around people and innovation and doing the Jamaican flairy as her interests in culture and languages have allowed her to travel. This includes Peru, Bolivia, Guatemala and most recently, Kenya. Above all, Danielle believes in leading change with inspiration, authenticity and love. She aspires to become a world leader in technological representation for the Caribbean and Latin America, focusing on enhancing the Caribbean’s pursuit of the SDGs.
Contact: danielle.mullings@gtc.ox.ac.uk
MSc Translational Health Sciences, 2022
G’day! I am a GP and lecturer from Sydney, Australia.
As a GP I have the privilege of working with the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, with special interests in maternal-child health, mental health, and the social determinants of health. I am also an affiliate at the University of Sydney where I teach medical students, conduct research into social prescribing, and consult on public policy.
I am here at Oxford to complete the MSc in Translational Health Sciences, with plans to continue on to a DPhil. My goal is to connect my passions for primary care, health equity research, and policy implementation.
Outside of work I love to practice yoga and meditation, go trail running, sing in choirs, hike, and swim in the ocean.
I am thrilled to be at Oxford and I am looking forward to connecting with our GTC community.
Contact: isabel.hanson@gtc.ox.ac.uk
MSc Translational Health Sciences
2021
I am a medical doctor from the Philippines practicing in the field of public health. During my practice, health systems and societal gaps pervasively hampered the practice of medicine, the patients’ experience of healthcare, and its outcomes and impact on society. Policies and programs may exist but they fall short in addressing the needs of people. These realizations prompted a shift in my focus towards making health systems more effective, responsive, and resilient.
For the last three years, I have been working with public health-oriented non-profit organizations dedicated to improving health outcomes through various initiatives focused on maternal, newborn and child health and nutrition, tuberculosis, and indigenous populations. Far too often the desired outcomes and impact of sound interventions are not realized because of societal issues that influence their uptake, especially during times of crisis
With the rising demands of our healthcare system often stifled by organizational and societal issues, it is of utmost importance that innovations and current interventions responsively and equitably meet the needs of everyone.
I enjoy music, arts, muay thai. I dabble in jewelry design and macrame. Frustrated beginner surfer and scuba driver
Contact: philline.salvador@gtc.ox.ac.uk
