Nichola Gale
Cardiff University
Welsh Crucible 2024
Nichola obtained her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy at Salford University and went on to complete a PhD in Cardiff University in 2010. She is now working as a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Cardiff University, undertaking teaching and research. Her research interests include the assessment and management of comorbidities in chronic lung disease, as well as the development and assessment of supportive interventions in people affected by cancer. She is currently working with an interdisciplinary team to develop inclusive prehabilitation for patients with cancer, funded by the NIHR. Nichola is passionate about supporting building research capacity in healthcare and co-leads the Community for Allied Health Professionals Research (CAHPR) Cymru, to strengthen research capacity, capability and the profile of Allied Health Professionals. She also leads research capacity building at Velindre NHS trust.