Peter M. Macharia
Early postdoc in Geospatial modelling
I analyse health data such as malaria infection, child mortality, immunization coverage, malnutrition and make maps to show areas that are lagging or marginalized. My work provides evidence to policymakers in terms of resource allocation and prioritization on the areas and populations that have been left behind. I mainly use a powerful laptop loaded with several programming languages and mapping software.
I find motivation in knowing that the work I am engaged in has relevance in the Kenyan context especially in reducing child mortality.
You need a background in BSc Geomatic Engineering and Geospatial information system. I did a masters in the same area and my PhD was in spatial epidemiology
Cycling, zip-lining, watching and playing football, nature walks and charity work
Mathematics, Physics and chemistry
To head a geospatial modelling lab in about 5-7 years
If backed up with adequate funding, the jab could save “exponentially more lives”, says Dr @mainga_hamaluba, Head of Clinical Research at #KWTRP. Read more here
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/jun/27/you-get-goosebumps-from-the-data-hopes-rise-for-new-malaria-vaccine-acc
Community Engagement is a critical aspect of health research because of its potential to make research more ethical, relevant, and well implemented.
Read more here:https://kemri-wellcome.org/news/taking-relationships-seriously/
https://kemri-wellcome.org/news/navigating-the-complexity-of-community-engagement-with-health-research/
Its #BloodDonorDay2022, with this years theme being "Donating blood, an act of solidarity". We at #KWTRP in collaboration with @DOHkilifi & @KNBTSOfficial are glad to be part of this noble cause. @MOH_Kenya @KEMRI_Kenya, @uyoga_sophie, @mmunga_
4Congratulations to Profs. @Fra_ndu @allyeko @melissakapulu for being awarded Associate Professorship by @NDMOxford @PhilipBejon @EdwineBarasa @MwangangiJ3103 @KEMRI_Kenya
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