Dr Gerald Mboowa

Gerald is a distinguished bioinformatics expert known for advancing public health and genomics across Africa. At the Africa CDC, he has driven the implementation of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics strategies, bolstering Africa’s infectious disease surveillance and diagnostic capacities to global standards. His work focuses on using advanced sequencing technologies to address critical health challenges, such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and HIV drug resistance, illuminating the genomic determinants of resistance, virulence, and pathogen evolution. By applying high-throughput sequencing and computational techniques, Gerald’s research provides essential insights into AMR mechanisms, supporting public health and disease control strategies.

His expertise spans diagnostics, NGS, and public health bioinformatics, with a particular focus on developing cost-effective diagnostic frameworks adaptable to diverse settings. Gerald is also a committed mentor, guiding PhD students and data science fellows, and is driven by a vision of equitable genomic technology access. His work underscores genomics' transformative potential as a tool for global health improvement, reflecting his dedication to fostering health equity and building capacity in genomics.