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"As women in science, we have no limits—our impact on health reaches beyond borders, species, and disciplines. By embracing the One Health approach, we can lead the charge in transforming the future of global health, ensuring that the well-being of humans, animals, and our environment is intricately and sustainably linked."
Institution
The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data intensive Science, The Infectious Diseases Institute Makerere University
Based in
Uganda , Kampala
Languages
English
Short Bio
I’m a passionate researcher and advocate for the One Health approach in tackling some of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. With a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Laboratory Technology and a Master’s in Bioinformatics, I’m now pursuing my PhD at Makerere University, where my research focuses on unraveling the complex dynamics of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Uganda. Through cutting-edge techniques like metagenomics and mathematical modeling, I aim to map and mitigate the spread of AMR across human, animal, and environmental interfaces.
I’ve worked on a variety of health issues, from COVID-19 and mpox to TB and maternal health, but what really drives me is harnessing the power of big data and bioinformatics to find innovative solutions to these challenges. My skills in R, Python, and Bash are my tools of choice in this mission. In addition to my research, I teach disease modeling and bacterial genomics to budding bioinformaticians at Makerere, while leading groups at The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Science.
I’m not just here to observe the health crises around me—I’m here to change the game. By blending science, technology, and a collaborative approach, I believe we can build a future where the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interconnected and protected.
I’ve worked on a variety of health issues, from COVID-19 and mpox to TB and maternal health, but what really drives me is harnessing the power of big data and bioinformatics to find innovative solutions to these challenges. My skills in R, Python, and Bash are my tools of choice in this mission. In addition to my research, I teach disease modeling and bacterial genomics to budding bioinformaticians at Makerere, while leading groups at The African Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Data Intensive Science.
I’m not just here to observe the health crises around me—I’m here to change the game. By blending science, technology, and a collaborative approach, I believe we can build a future where the health of humans, animals, and the environment are interconnected and protected.
Other Expertise
One Health
AMR
Emerging Diseases
Africa
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Dynamics
Microbiome