Ivan Sserwadda

Ivan Sserwadda is a PhD fellow at the Amsterdam Institute for Global Health and Development (AIGHD) within the CAGE-TB project, where he is advancing critical research on tuberculosis in Uganda. With a unique focus on microbiome studies, Ivan explores the progression and pathogenesis of tuberculosis, aiming to uncover new insights that could transform treatment approaches for this endemic disease.

He holds a Master’s degree in Bioinformatics and a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, pairing his solid academic foundation with over 10 years of hands-on experience in antimicrobial resistance, genomics, and bioinformatics. Ivan's work has made a significant impact on the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in low-resource settings, and his findings are widely published. Driven by a mission to address global health challenges, he connects scientific discovery with practical applications, striving to improve outcomes for communities most affected by infectious diseases.