Research Associate
Caroline Nakalema
A skilled biostatistician and evidence-to-action expert, Caroline transforms complex research into practical takeaways for policymakers. She holds a Masters in Biostatistics from Makerere University and a Bachelor of Economics and Statistics degree from Kyambogo University.
Caroline specializes in rapid evidence synthesis to address critical challenges in health, economics, and social development.
Key Contributions
- Leads evidence synthesis for ACRES’ Rapid Response Service, delivering timely, high-quality research to national and sub-national decision-makers
- Designs and applies advanced statistical methods to strengthen policy formulation
- Builds partnerships to expand evidence use across sectors
Technical Expertise
- Research methodology & study design
- Healthcare systems analysis
- Evidence synthesis & Knowledge translation
- Statistical modelling (R, Stata, or Python – specify if applicable)
Professional philosophy:
“Evidence shouldn’t gather dust in journals—it should empower decisions that improve lives.”
Selected publications
Orishaba, P., Kayongo, E., Lusiba, P., Nakalema, C., Kasadha, P., Kirya, P., … & Mijumbi-Deve, R. (2022). Vulnerability of populations to malaria after indoor residual spraying is withdrawn from areas where its use has previously been sustained: a protocol for a systematic review. BMJ open, 12(10), e065115.
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