Mike Nsubuga
Research Scientist, University of Bristol, UK
BS8 1UH
United Kingdom
Hi! I am a PhD student at the University of Bristol and a part-time Data Scientist at both the Jean Golding Institute, UK and Infectious Diseases Institute’s ACE, Uganda. My PhD is funded by the Medical Research Council(MRC) under GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP under the Population Health theme. My project under the supervision of Prof Kristen Reyher, Dr. Sion Bayliss, Prof Andrew Dowsey, and Dr. Lauren Cowley centers on collaborating with the UK Health Security Agency(UKHSA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) to develop cutting-edge machine learning tools aimed at forecasting outbreaks of foodborne diseases, while also identifying the genomic mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These tools are used to support public health decision-making and facilitate rapid response to future outbreaks.
I previously did an MSc in Bioinformatics supported by the Fogarty International Center(FIC) of the National Institutes of Health(NIH) under the EANBIT project at Makerere University where my research focussed on evaluating the practicality and broader adaptability of machine learning models, particularly in the realm of identifying antimicrobial resistance within low-middle-income countries(LMICs).
I enjoy contributing to innovations in global health and education. My work spans AMR, genomics, infectious diseases, and education initiatives, with a particular focus on LMICs
selected publications
- BMCGeneralizability of machine learning in predicting antimicrobial resistance in E. coli: a multi-country case study in AfricaBMC Genomics, Mar 2024
- BMJVirtual reality technology for surgical learning: qualitative outcomes of the first virtual reality training course for emergency and essential surgery delivered by a UK–Uganda partnershipBMJ Open Quality, Jan 2024
- BMCFeasibility of virtual reality based training for optimising COVID-19 case handling in UgandaBMC Medical Education, Apr 2022
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- BMCThe Ugandan sickle Pan-African research consortium registry: design, development, and lessonsBMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, Jul 2024