Chronic Disease Epidemiology Research Cluster
Principal Investigator
Precious Anyakorah Ebube
Leading cutting-edge research and mentoring the next generation of academic pioneers within this specialized cluster.
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The Chronic Disease Epidemiology Research Lab is dedicated to advancing evidence-based understanding of the burden, distribution, determinants, and prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) across diverse populations, with particular relevance to low- and middle-income country settings. The group focuses on generating high-quality epidemiological evidence that informs public health policy, clinical practice, and disease prevention strategies.
Interns in this lab are trained to think critically about population health data, risk factors, and health inequalities, while developing strong skills in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and scholarly manuscript development under structured mentorship.
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Projects undertaken within this research group typically involve:
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Systematic reviews and meta-analyses examining the prevalence, incidence, and trends of chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and mental health disorders
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Evidence synthesis on socio-demographic, behavioural, environmental, and clinical determinants of chronic diseases
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Gender- and population-specific analyses, including research focused on women, older adults, and vulnerable populations
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Comparative studies across countries or regions to explore geographical and contextual variations in disease burden
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Evaluation of risk factors, protective factors, and health system influences on chronic disease outcomes
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Critical appraisal of epidemiological study designs and data quality in existing literature
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Translation of epidemiological findings into policy-relevant and practice-oriented research outputs
Internship Outcomes
Through participation in this lab, interns gain hands-on experience in:
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Epidemiological reasoning and public health interpretation
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Evidence-based research methodologies
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Structured manuscript writing and publication processes
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Collaborative research and academic authorship
This research group is ideal for interns seeking strong foundations in epidemiology, global health, and non-communicable disease research, while contributing to meaningful, publication-driven projects.
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Projects led or supervised within this lab include:
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Prevalence and determinants of hypertension among women in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Epidemiology of cardiovascular disease risk factors in low- and middle-income countries
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Systematic review of socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants of non-communicable diseases
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Evidence synthesis on gender disparities in chronic disease outcomes
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Meta-analysis of modifiable risk factors for hypertension and cardiovascular diseases
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Review of public health interventions for chronic disease prevention in resource-limited setting
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