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6th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting

  • Bernard Ebruke

    Dr Bernard Ebruke - Participant

    Combatting AntiMicrobial Resistance in Africa Using Data Science (Investigator)

    Dr Bernard Ebruke is a Paediatrician and Epidemiologist and currently serves as Country Director for Research at the International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria (IFAIN). Dr Ebruke has over 15years experience working on research studies evaluating the epidemiology of infectious diseases in children across diverse healthcare settings in Africa. He previously served as Research Manager and Clinician investigator on several studies whilst at the MRC UK in The Gambia, including studies evaluating the epidemiology and etiology of childhood pneumonia and impact studies on the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines. In his current role at IFAIN, Dr Ebruke has coordinated the set-up and implementation of surveillance programs for drug-resistant bacterial infections in vulnerable groups, including surveillance for meningitis pathogens in different parts of Nigeria. He currently serves as IFAIN team lead in the implementation of the Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance in Africa (CAMRA) project, on the NIH-sponsored DS-I Africa Program.