Epidemiology
Epidemiology Research
Investigating disease patterns and developing evidence-based interventions for population health
Research Focus
Investigating the distribution and determinants of health-related states in populations, and applying this knowledge to control health problems through rigorous epidemiological methods and causal inference approaches.
Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Disease transmission dynamics, outbreak investigation, and evaluation of prevention and control measures for infectious diseases in diverse populations and settings.
Environmental Epidemiology
Health impacts of environmental exposures including household air pollution, water quality, and climate-related health risks in resource-limited settings.
Maternal & Child Health
Epidemiological research on neonatal mortality, childhood nutrition, and maternal health outcomes with focus on low- and middle-income countries.
Cancer Epidemiology
Investigation of cancer incidence, survival, and risk factors in Sub-Saharan Africa, including pediatric oncology and population-based cancer registries.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Study of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other non-communicable diseases, focusing on modifiable risk factors and prevention strategies.
Health Systems Research
Evaluation of health service delivery, quality of care, and implementation of evidence-based interventions in healthcare systems.
Methodological Expertise
Study Design
Cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional surveys, and randomized trials with expertise in design optimization for observational research.
Causal Inference
Directed acyclic graphs (DAGs), propensity score methods, instrumental variables, and advanced techniques for establishing causality from observational data.
Spatial Epidemiology
Geographic information systems (GIS), spatial clustering analysis, and disease mapping for understanding spatial patterns of health outcomes.
Key Research Contributions
Published research addressing critical public health challenges
Household Air Pollution & Respiratory Infections
Systematic review of household air pollution and acute lower respiratory infections in adults, informing WHO guidelines and public health interventions. Cited by 54.
View on Google Scholar →Cancer Survival in Malawi
Retrospective cohort study documenting cancer presentation and outcomes in resource-limited settings, contributing to understanding of cancer burden in Sub-Saharan Africa. Cited by 32.
Neonatal Mortality Determinants
Spatiotemporal analysis of neonatal mortality in Malawi using NEST360° baseline data, identifying key risk factors and geographic patterns for targeted interventions.
Pediatric Oncology Outcomes
Multiple studies on childhood cancer outcomes, malnutrition, and quality of life in Sub-Saharan Africa, advancing understanding of treatment challenges in resource-limited settings.
Collaborative Research
WHO Collaborations
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses informing WHO guideline development for acute malnutrition management and maternal-child health interventions.
Multi-Country Studies
Participation in international research collaborations across Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to global health knowledge and policy.
Implementation Science
Research-to-practice translation working with AMREF, UNICEF, World Bank, and national health ministries to implement evidence-based interventions.
Research Collaboration
Interested in collaborative epidemiological research or consulting on study design and analysis?