Biography

Alfred Andama is the Chief of Teaching Laboratories in the Department of Medicine at Makerere University College of Health Sciences. Dr. Andama holds BSc in Biomedical Laboratory Technology, MSc in Laboratory Science and Management, and PhD in Microbiology from Makerere University. His current research interests are focused on conducting pilot accuracy studies and usability assessments of novel Tuberculosis diagnostics and prototypes to inform their further development. His career goal is to become an independent research scientist in developing and evaluating new lab-based diagnostic tools, and serving as lead for novel research ideas, innovations, and testing platforms.