Senior Research Scientist
Pastan Lusiba
A scientist with a mission, Pastan Lusiba has evolved from basic science research to championing evidence-informed policymaking. His career transformation was sparked by observing the gap between research evidence and its application in real-world decision making.
Pastan heads the Research, Innovation and Evaluation Unit, where he drives new approaches to evidence synthesis and utilization.
Professional Focus:
- Bridging the research-policy divide through innovative knowledge translation
- Developing and applying advanced methodologies for evidence synthesis
- Implementing digital health solutions to enhance healthcare delivery in resource-limited settings
- Strengthening health systems through implementation science approaches
Research Expertise:
- Evidence-Informed Decision Making (EIDM) frameworks
- Digital health innovations for developing countries
- Health systems strengthening
- Implementation science methodologies
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 Vulnerability of populations to malaria after indoor residual spraying is withdrawn from areas where its use has previously been sustained: a protocol for a systematic review.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.
- Najjingo, Irene, Winters Muttamba, Bruce J. Kirenga, Joanitah Nalunjogi, Ritah Bakesiima, Francis Olweny, Pastan Lusiba, Achilles Katamba, Moses Joloba, and Willy Ssengooba. “Comparison of GeneXpert cycle threshold values with smear microscopy and culture as a measure of mycobacterial burden in five regional referral hospitals of Uganda-A cross-sectional study.” PLoS One14, no. 5 (2019): e0216901.
- Byamugisha, J., Munabi, I.G., Mubuuke, A.G., Mwaka, A.D., Kagawa, M., Okullo, I., Niyonzima, N., Lusiba, P., Ainembabazi, P., Kankunda, C. and Muhumuza, D.D., 2020. A health care professionals training needs assessment for oncology in Uganda. Human Resources for Health, 18, pp.1-11.
- Nalunjogi, J., Mugabe, F., Najjingo, I., Lusiba, P., Olweny, F., Mubiru, J., … & Kirenga, B. (2020). Accuracy of the chest x-ray in screening for tuberculosis in Uganda: A cross-sectional study.
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