KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Consolata Chesang is a Research Officer at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, specializing in improving outcomes for young children discharged from hospitals. With a background in sociology and economics, Consolata has experience in qualitative and quantitative research, data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. As a co-founder of Parsons Consulting Group and roles in various research projects, Consolata has a strong foundation in research methodologies and project management. Most recently, Consolata completed their MSc in Gerontology, further enhancing their expertise in social sciences.
KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
The KEMRI| Wellcome Trust Research Programme also known as the Centre of Geographical Medicine Research Coast (CGMRC) is one of the twelve centres of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). It is well known internationally for its work in tackling malaria and other infectious diseases, particularly bacterial and viral childhood infections. The Programme was formally established in 1989 as a partnership between KEMRI, Oxford University and the Wellcome Trust. It conducts basic, epidemiological and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding directly into local and international health policy It aims to expand the country's capacity to conduct multidisciplinary research that is strong, sustainable and internationally competitive. Strong community links are at the heart of the Programme, with an emphasis on capacity building and training to build scientific leadership in the region.