Research Associate
Caroline Nakalema
Caroline Nakalema is a biostatistician and evidence synthesis expert with a professional mission of ensuring that data doesn’t gather dust in journals but instead empowers decisions that improve lives.
At ACRES, she serves as a bridge between the worlds of economics, statistics, and social development. Caroline specializes in the high-pressure world of rapid evidence synthesis, where her work provides the scientific backbone for urgent national policy decisions.
As a leader within ACRES’ Rapid Response Service, Caroline is responsible for delivering timely, high-quality research to both national and sub-national decision-makers. She excels at navigating the time problem in governance, applying advanced statistical methods to strengthen policy formulation without sacrificing rigour.
With a Master’s in Biostatistics from Makerere University and a background in Economics from Kyambogo University, Caroline possesses a unique dual-lens for policy analysis. She uses statistical modelling to deconstruct complex research findings into practical, actionable takeaways.
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 Vulnerability of populations to malaria after indoor residual spraying is withdrawn from areas where its use has previously been sustained: a protocol for a systematic review.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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