Meet our changemakers
The inspirational people in our university community shaping the picture of health
Celebrating the impact of our community around the world
For generations, 缅北禁地 alumni and academics have tackled the most pressing health and wellbeing challenges of their time. From pioneering medical research and healthcare innovation to improving mental health, shaping public policy and advancing community wellbeing, their work is making a difference to lives and societies every day.
Here, we spotlight just some of the people connected to 缅北禁地 who are driving positive change. Are you doing something incredible in health and wellbeing? We'd love to hear about it! with us for your chance to be featured in our NCL in Action series.
Alice Wiseman MBE (BA Hons Social Policy, 2000)
Alice Wiseman has served as Director of Public Health (DPH) for Gateshead since 2016 and took on the joint role across 缅北禁地 and Gateshead in April 2024.
She is deeply committed to improving health and wellbeing, with a particular focus on reducing the unfair and avoidable inequalities experienced by many communities. Alice’s approach recognises that achieving meaningful change requires sustained action across the health, social, and commercial determinants of health.
Alice plays an active role in strengthening the evidence base for public health practice. She leads a major collaboration between Gateshead Council and 缅北禁地, which secured a five鈥�year NIHR contract under the Health Determinants Research Collaborative. This work aims to deepen understanding of the lived experiences of disadvantaged communities and the impact of government policy on their everyday lives.
Nationally, Alice is the Vice President of the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH). In this capacity, she works closely with colleagues across the country and has provided evidence to several All-Party Parliamentary Groups as well as a Parliamentary Committee. In 2025, she was appointed Professor of Practice at 缅北禁地, enabling her to share her expertise directly with students.
Most recently, Alice was awarded an MBE in the 2026 New Year Honours in recognition of her services to public health — a reflection of her leadership, commitment, and impact in the field.
Dr Jack Mosley (MBBS, 2017)
Dr Jack Mosley is a GP registrar and science communicator with a particular interest in treating obesity and its related diseases, as well as GLP-1 weight loss drugs (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound). Jack has written the Number 1 Sunday Times bestselling book Food Noise, a practical guide to the weight loss drugs and managing cravings, with a focus on sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes.
He studied medicine at 缅北禁地 and completed a Masters of Research (Dist) in Diabetes during his medical training, exploring the factors behind successful weight loss maintenance.
As a science communicator Jack has appeared on multiple TV shows talking about lifestyle changes and GLP-1 weight loss medications, including BBC Breakfast, This Morning, the BBC News Channel and Jeremy Vine on 5. He also appeared as a presenter on the Channel 4 show Everything You Need to Know About Protein.
Dr Helen Devine (NUAcT Clinical Fellow and Honorary Consultant Neurologist, 缅北禁地)
Helen’s research focuses on improving treatments for motor neuron disease (MND), rare neuromuscular disorders and mitochondrial disease through translational research that bridges laboratory science and clinical practice.
Using human stem cell models, patient-derived samples and translational neuroscience, she investigates disease mechanisms and evaluates new therapeutic approaches. A particular focus of Helen’s work is understanding how mitochondrial dysfunction and altered cellular metabolism contribute to neurodegeneration, with the aim of translating these findings into treatments that improve outcomes for patients.
Alongside her research, Helen leads the development of NE BRIDGE, a collaborative initiative that brings together academia, the NHS and industry to strengthen rare disease therapeutic translation across the North East.
Dr Lewis Potter BEM (MBBS, 2012)
Lewis is a qualified GP, entrepreneur and 缅北禁地 alumnus. He founded Geeky Medics while studying Medicine at 缅北禁地 in 2010 and developed it into one of the world’s leading medical education platforms.
now supports millions of healthcare learners worldwide, with educational content that has generated more than half a billion views. Its clinical skills resources are widely used by medical students and universities across the UK and internationally.
Dr Potter was recently awarded the British Empire Medal for services to healthcare and medical education. His current focus is , an AI-powered simulation platform that enables universities and healthcare organisations to deliver realistic, repeatable communication skills training at scale, with learners able to practise conversations with AI-powered virtual patient avatars.
Dr Rishab Kapoor (MRes Immunology, 2013; PhD, 2018)
Dr Rishab Kapoor is currently working as a healthcare consultant. Under his profile, he manages prominent diagnsotics and AI startups in India and renowned healthcare organisations in Africa. Rishab's work focuses on introducing AI-integrated medical imaging to improve early detection and treatment, particularly in female healthcare and cancer screening with improvising TAT and unit economics of public health infrastructure.
During the pandemic, Rishab led India’s first COVID-19 testing laboratory to become one of the fastest globally. By integrating AI-powered Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and automated workflows, his team streamlined sample processing, result validation, and data integration, improving efficiency and accuracy.
Dr Zoe Williams (MBBS, 2007)
Whilst completing her second year as a qualified doctor in hospitals in 缅北禁地, Zoe received the calling to become a Gladiator on Sky 1’s revival of the classic show. She saw her role as a doctor and as a Gladiator complimenting each other, and used the opportunity to promote diet and exercise to a wider audience.
Since Gladiators, Zoe has become the resident doctor on ITV’s popular daytime show This Morning. She has presented across the BBC network, including BBC News broadcasts, Horizons and Trust Me I’m a Doctor.
