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Robina Semphere

@robinasemphere

I lead tuberculosis clinical trials and epidemiological research that strengthens evidence, policy, and patient care.

Malawi
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I've coordinated multi-country tuberculosis studies with Helse Nord Tuberculosis Initiative and Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, recruiting more than 500 participants across Malawi and supporting publications including The Lancet.

As a final-year PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow, I'm examining tuberculosis diagnosis, healthcare access, and screening cascades in Malawi through systematic review, epidemiological analysis, qualitative research, and routine surveillance data. I manage ethics approvals, recruitment, data analysis, and manuscript development from protocol through dissemination.

I've also supported USAID-funded qualitative research with FHI 360, led pediatric HIV programme coordination at Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative, and worked clinically as a medical officer. I bring experience leading multidisciplinary teams, GCP compliance, laboratory operations, budgets, procurement, and partnerships with health ministries and international investigators.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

University of Glasgow logoUG
Current

Doctoral Researcher – PhD in Infectious Diseases (Final Year)

University of Glasgow

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Conducting doctoral research in infectious diseases, including systematic reviews, epidemiological analyses, and qualitative studies on tuberculosis diagnosis and care.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Glasgow logoUG

University of Glasgow

Doctor of Philosophy, Infectious Diseases

2023 -

Pursuing a PhD in Infectious Diseases, focusing on tuberculosis diagnostics, epidemiology, and qualitative research.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine logoLM

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master of Science, Epidemiology

2018 - 2021

Completed an MSc in Epidemiology, gaining advanced skills in epidemiological methods and data analysis.

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences logoKS

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Medicine

2009 - 2014

Earned a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, providing a strong foundation in clinical medicine and surgery.

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Software and tools used professionally

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