Biography
Dr Iem a researcher specialising in tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics, with a focus on diagnostic algorithm optimisation and pooled testing strategies. He has contributed to multi-country projects, and led qualitative research on healthcare provider and patient acceptability. Currently, Dr Iem serves as the Implementation & Trial Science Lead in the Start4All consortium, where he leverages his expertise in clinical sciences and project coordination to drive innovation in TB diagnostics. His work is dedicated to enhancing diagnostic accessibility and scalability, particularly in resource-limited settings, and contributes to global improvements in TB prevention and care.
Key Impacts
Evaluating feasibility and acceptability of TB screening and diagnostic tests: A qualitative study across seven high-burden low- and middle-income countries in the Start4All project
Aligning procedures with local service delivery models and resource levels was seen as critical to successful integration of new tests for screening and diagnosis into national TB programs to improve early detection and treatment outcomes.
Source: Conference 2024
Scaling up digital X-ray with CAD for TB screening: Implementation challenges, procurement, and regulatory insights from a market access analysis focused on sub-Saharan Africa
To move CAD from pilot to national scale in sub-Saharan Africa, national TB programmes, government regulators, and procurement agencies need clear roadmaps, country-specific procurement strategies, and harmonised policies guided by existing evidence. Investment in local capacity, data governance, and infrastructure, alongside stronger coordination with donors and suppliers, is key to sustainable integration into TB care.
Source: Conference 2024
Evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of pooled testing for TB screening: A qualitative study across seven high-burden, low- and middle-income countries
Impact details available upon request.
Source: Conference 2024