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Jonathan Izudi (MPH, MSc, PhD) is a quantitative global health epidemiologist and implementation scientist advancing rigorous, policy-relevant evidence to strengthen TB/HIV programs and health systems. His work leverages advanced causal inference and impact evaluation methods to optimize the design, delivery, and effectiveness of public health interventions. He collaborates with academic institutions, governments, and global partners to translate research into scalable, system-level impact, and is recognized for his methodological rigor, translational relevance, and leadership in TB, HIV, and health systems research.
Dr. Izudi has completed multiple prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, including at IDI Makerere University, the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), and the University of California, Berkeley. He has authored over 125 peer-reviewed publications, reflecting sustained scientific productivity and influence. He has consulted for the World Health Organization, WaterAid, and the Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA), among others.
He is also committed to strengthening research capacity across Africa through teaching, graduate supervision, and mentorship. Dr. Izudi serves in key scholarly roles, including Associate Editor and Guest Editor, is a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), UK, and a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH).
He is the first male African early-career researcher to receive the Dr. Charles Boucher award.