Infectious and Global Health Research Cluster
Principal Investigator
Promise Somtochukwu Chukwuemeka
Leading cutting-edge research and mentoring the next generation of academic pioneers within this specialized cluster.
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This lab adopts a multidisciplinary global health perspective, integrating epidemiology, public health, health systems research, and policy analysis. It emphasises the synthesis of existing evidence to answer complex global health questions related to disease burden, transmission dynamics, intervention effectiveness, and health inequities.
Research within this cluster addresses both longstanding and emerging infectious disease threats, including pandemics, endemic infections, and neglected tropical diseases. Interns are trained to critically examine global health evidence, apply rigorous systematic review methodologies, and contribute to scholarly outputs that support effective public health decision-making.
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Projects undertaken within this research group typically involve:
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Systematic reviews and meta-analyses of infectious disease prevalence, incidence, and mortality
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Evidence synthesis on determinants and risk factors of infectious diseases across populations
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Reviews of disease prevention and control interventions, including vaccination, screening, and treatment strategies
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Research on pandemic preparedness, outbreak response, and health system resilience
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Evidence synthesis on neglected tropical diseases and endemic infections
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Reviews addressing antimicrobial resistance and stewardship strategies
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Comparative studies of global health interventions across regions and settings
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Evaluation of health system performance and access to care in infectious disease management
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Translation of research findings into policy-relevant and practice-oriented outputs
Internship Outcomes
Through participation in this lab, interns gain hands-on experience in:
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Global health and infectious disease research methodologies
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Systematic review and evidence synthesis techniques
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Critical appraisal of epidemiological and clinical studies
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Structured academic writing and publication processes
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Collaborative research and ethical academic authorship
This cluster is ideal for interns interested in global health, infectious disease epidemiology, public health policy, and health systems research, while contributing to rigorous, publication-driven projects.
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Projects led or supervised within this lab include:
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Systematic review of infectious disease burden and trends in low- and middle-income countries
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Evidence synthesis on determinants of infectious disease transmission
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Review of vaccination coverage and effectiveness in resource-limited settings
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Meta-analysis of interventions for infectious disease prevention and control
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Evidence synthesis on pandemic preparedness and response strategies
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Review of antimicrobial resistance patterns and drivers
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Systematic review of health system responses to infectious disease outbreaks
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Evidence synthesis on neglected tropical diseases and control programmes
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