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Dr. Irene Njuguna is an Associate Research Professor at Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. She also holds affiliate appointments at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, and the University of Washington’s Department of Global Health. Dr. Njuguna is a physician-epidemiologist with over 15 years of experience in pediatric and adolescent HIV research.
- Education:
- PhD in Epidemiology, University of Washington
- MPH in Epidemiology (Global Health track), University of Washington
- MSc in Tropical and Infectious Diseases, University of Nairobi
- MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), University of Nairobi
Dr. Njuguna focuses on improving outcomes for children and youth living with HIV across the care continuum, including testing, treatment, viral suppression, mortality, and transition to adult care. Her work also emphasizes optimizing growth and neurodevelopment outcomes. She has led multiple NIH-funded clinical trials and observational studies, with recent publications addressing intervention sustainability, healthcare transitions, and longitudinal growth disparities.
Scientific Awards & Funding
- International AIDS Society (IAS) CIPHER Grant
- Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) Award
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) Principal Investigator Funding
Dr. Njuguna has extensive experience as a Principal Investigator in HIV research, particularly in Kenya, and her work generates evidence-based solutions for global pediatric HIV care. Her publications span high-impact journals, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to public health and infectious diseases.
