Biography

Dr Neelima Navuluri is a pulmonary and critical care physician, Assistant Professor of Medicine, and Assistant Research Professor of Global Health at Duke University. She has extensive clinical and research experience in East Africa, with multiple projects based in Kenya and Uganda. Her research focuses on using epidemiologic methods and implementation science to improve capacity for long term oxygen therapy and management of chronic lung disease in resource-constrained settings. She has designed and led or co-led several projects related to chronic hypoxemia, pulmonary rehabilitation, lung cancer screening, and post-TB lung disease.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Pulmonary rehabilitation for post-TB lung disease in Kenya: A mixed-methods study of implementation context

To meet the high demand and motivation for implementing PR in Kenya, focused education and training for HCWs and raising awareness among individuals with TB will be essential.

Source: Conference 2024
Long-term oxygen therapy for people with chronic needs: Addressing a neglected and rapidly growing population

Impact details available upon request.

Source: Conference 2024