Andama Alfred

Alfred Andama is the current Chief Laboratory Technician in the Department of Medicine at Laboratory Technology, MSc in Laboratory Science and Management, and PhD in Microbiology from Makerere University.

His current research interests are focused on conducting pilot accuracy studies and usability assessments of novel Tuberculosis diagnostics and prototypes to inform their further development.

He is being mentored by Dr. Adithya Cattamanchi in conducting TB diagnostics research. His career goal is to become an independent research scientist in developing and evaluating new lab-based diagnostic tools, and serving as lead for novel research ideas, innovations, and testing platforms.