Biography

Alexandra Richards is a Research Associate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the University of Glasgow. Her research interests focus on using dynamic transmission models to understand the spatial distribution of TB transmission, and the impact of interventions. Her previous work has included using mathematical modelling to understand the dynamics of asymptomatic TB disease and the impact of gender responsive interventions.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Estimating the epidemiological impact of the CAST TB Uganda: A modelling analysis

Twice-yearly mass TB screening has likely not only increased case notifications, but also led to substantial reductions in incidence and mortality in Uganda over the past three years. Even greater impact could be achieved by shifting from symptom screening to digital chest X-ray screening.

Source: Conference 2024