BACKGROUND

ABOUT US

BACKGROUND

The Health Research Unit Zim (THRU ZIM) at the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI) conducts research aimed at improving health and wellbeing across the life-course. We focus on public health issues of relevance to Zimbabwe and the African region. Our research group is multidisciplinary and collaborates with a range of local and international academic institutions, so that we can access the expertise to conduct research to the highest standards

OUR TEAM

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Prof Celia Gregson

Co-Director

I am a Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, a consultant geriatrician and a NIHR Global Health Research Professor of Healthy Ageing in sub-Saharan Africa...

Ms Tsitsi Bandason

Data Management Director

I am a data manager and statistician with over 20 years of experience supporting diverse research study teams. I have been instrumental in...

Mr Ivan Chigonde (RPAcc)

Director Finance

I am a Registered Public Accountant accredited by the Public Accountants and Auditors Board (PAAB),an
Associate Member of Chartered Governance...

Dr Rudo Chingono

Training & Mentorship

(Internal Training & Workshops)

I am a Postdoctoral Social Scientist, (PhD, UCL) at The Health Research Unit Zimbabwe (THRU-Zim) and the Biomedical Research and Training...

I am a public health specialist with more than 20 years of experience in research on HIV, TB and adolescent Health. I have managed studies under...

Ms Ethel Dauya

Governance

Dr Constance Mackworth-Young

Training & Mentorship (MSc Projects)

I am an Assistant Professor of Medical Anthropology at LSHTM, based in Harare at THRU ZIM. My research focuses on adolescents and young people...

Dr Edson Marambire

Training & Mentorship (Internal Training & Workshops)

I am an experienced public health professional with a nursing background. I hold a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Africa University and a...

Prof Rashida Ferrand

Grantsmanship

I obtained my primary medical degree from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne and following postgraduate training in internal medicine...

I am a Wellcome Senior Clinical Research Fellow in Paediatric Infectious Diseases, and an honorary consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases..

Dr Felicity Fitzgerald

Training & Mentorship

(PhD Support Lead)

I am the group’s administrator and my role include organising meetings, supporting our overseas research visitors, procurement, managing...

Mr Tendai Muchena

Administration

I am a biostatistician and epidemiologist affiliated with the University of Bristol, specializing in public health, particularly HIV and nutrition. I serve as a Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Musculoskeletal Epidemiology at the Biomedical Research and Training Institute (BRTI), supporting observational and longitudinal musculoskeletal studies.

Trained in biostatistics at the University of Zimbabwe, I develop statistical analysis plans and conduct advanced data analyses to strengthen population health research. I hold a PhD in Epidemiology and Population Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. My research focuses on HIV epidemiology, mechanistic modelling of bone pathways, and skeletal growth in children.

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