Francesco Di Gennaro, MD, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Dr Francesco Di Gennaro is an Associate Professor of Infectious and Tropical Diseases at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, where he also holds the position of research coordinator across various countries, including Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, South Sudan, and Sierra Leone. Dr Di Gennaro's academic career is distinguished by numerous scientific publications, reflecting his research focus on Tuberculosis, HIV, vulnerable populations, migrant health, and antibiotic resistance. Additionally, he plays a vital role in global health initiatives as a member of the WHO Group of Joint External Evaluation (JEE), contributing his expertise to enhance global health security measures.
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza, PhD, Makerere University, Uganda
Dr Harriet Mayanja-Kizza is a distinguished figure in the medical field, renowned as a trainer and mentor for medical students and postgraduates, with a particular focus on the TB research. Her expertise focuses on TB, emphasis on immuno-pathogenesis, TB epidemiology and TB clinical trials. As the Co-Director of the esteemed Makerere-Yale global health program, now in its 18th year, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the program's success. Additionally, she holds the position of adjunct lecturer at Case Western Reserve University. Throughout her career, she has provided guidance and supervision to numerous Masters and Doctoral students, as well as researchers across various African countries including Uganda, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Namibia, and South Africa. Additionally, she contributes to the academic community as an Editorial Board Member at BMC Infectious Diseases, and her exceptional contributions have been recognized with the CUGH Global Health Distinguished Leadership Award in 2022.
Peter Nyasulu, PhD, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Dr Peter Nyasulu is a Professor of Epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University. His primary research focuses on infectious diseases and the health risks associated with climate change in low- to middle-income countries. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology and a Master of Science in Medicine specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, both obtained from the School of Public Health at the University of Witwatersrand. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Dermatovenereology from the University of Dar-es-Salaam and a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from the College of Health Sciences in Malawi. With extensive experience in Epidemiology and Public Health, Dr Nyasulu has made significant contributions to the field and has a substantial publication record.
Sheela Shenoi, MD, MPH, Yale School of Medicine, USA
Dr Sheela Shenoi is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Public Health in the AIDS Program of the Section of Infectious Diseases and Associate Director of the Office of Global Health at Yale University School of Medicine and School of Public Health. She evaluates strategies to improve TB and HIV diagnosis, linkage and retention in care, in prison settings and exploring the role of community-based services to facilitate implementation. She prioritizes prevention strategies and integration of HIV and TB services.
