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Dr Samantha Sadoo

Research Student - MPhil/PhD - Epidemiology & Population Health

United Kingdom

I am a PhD student at LSHTM (MRC London intercollegiate doctoral training programme studentship, full-time, 2022-2026), investigating 'Intrapartum-related neonatal encephalopathy globally: predicting outcomes in diverse settings'. I am also a UK-trained neonatal doctor (ST7 registrar), working part-time at University College London Hospital.

Affiliations

Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and International Health
Faculty of Epidemiology and Population Health

Teaching

I have taught on the Diploma in Hygiene and Tropical Medicine at LSHTM since 2016, on neonatal care.

Research

Global newborn health, neonatal neurology, early child development. My previous work has focused on LMIC settings, particularly Uganda.

Selected Publications

Early childhood intervention for children at risk of developmental disabilities and their caregivers in Rwanda: study protocol for the PDC/Baby Ubuntu cluster randomised trial.
SCHERER, N; Nemerimana, M; NANYUNJA, C; Kitema, GF; SADOO, S; Iradukunda, F; Munyuzangabo, M; LASSMAN, R; ROTENBERG, S; Bagahirwa, I; GREENLAND, K; Chen, S; CAREW, M; Davey, C; GRECO, G; BANKS, LM; Musendo, DJ; Uwinkindi, F; KUPER, H; WEBB, EL; Baganizi, E; TANN, CJ;
2026
Trials
The longer-term impacts of invasive group B Streptococcus disease for children and families
SADOO, S; Guruprasad, S; Thakur, D; Le Doare, K; TANN, CJ;
2026
Group B Streptococcus in Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Neonatal Period
Predictors of outcome following neonatal encephalopathy in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
SADOO, S; Wanduru, P; Loucaides, E; NANYUNJA, C; Hu, H; WEBB, EL; BLENCOWE, H; Cowan, FM; OHUMA, EO; Le Doare, K; TANN, CJ;
2025
Frontiers in pediatrics
Prevalence and risk of adverse intrapartum-related outcomes in Uganda: a cross-sectional study with nested case-control
Wanduru, P; Straneo, M; SADOO, S; TANN, CJ; Kakooza, AM; Mutumba, R; Annerstedt, KS; Waiswa, P; HANSON, C;
2025
BMJ open
High-risk infant follow-up: current practice and factors determining eligibility.
Clifford, D; Steggerda, S; Maitre, N; De Vries, LS; Murray, DM; Newborn Brain Consortium,;
2025
Pediatric research
Early Childhood Neurodevelopmental Outcomes After Early Infant Invasive Group B Streptococcal Infection in Uganda.
SADOO, S; NANYUNJA, C; Kyohere, M; DAVIES, HG; Tusubira, V; Komugisha, C; PEACOCK, J; Sewegaba, M; Musoke, P; Sekikubo, M; Le Doare, K; TANN, CJ; PROGRESS Study Author Group,;
2025
Open forum infectious diseases
EEG background activity, seizure burden and early childhood outcomes in neonatal encephalopathy in Uganda: a prospective feasibility cohort study.
Mathieson, SR; NANYUNJA, C; SADOO, S; Nakalembe, S; Duckworth, E; Muryasingura, S; Niombi, N; Proietti, J; Busingye, M; Nakimuli, A; Livingstone, V; WEBB, EL; Mambule, I; Boylan, GB; TANN, CJ;
2024
EClinicalMedicine
Retrospective characterization of seizure semiology and treatment using continuous video-EEG monitoring in neonatal encephalopathy in Uganda.
Proietti, J; NANYUNJA, C; Mathieson, SR; Duckworth, E; SADOO, S; Mambule, I; Nakimuli, A; TANN, CJ; Boylan, GB;
2024
Epileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape
Proceedings of the 15<sup>th</sup> International Newborn Brain Conference: Neuro-imaging studies: Fota Island, Cork, Ireland, February 28<sup>th</sup> - March 2<sup>nd</sup> 2024.
Al-Garni, A; Aslam, S; Assis, Z; Avanaki, K; Bagnato, MC; Bainbridge, A; Baruteau, KP; Beghini, R; Benavides, J; Benlamri, A; Berger, A; Bhroin, MN; Bissolo, F; Bokde, A; Bonafiglia, E; Boomsma, M; Boomsma, MF; Boswinkel, V; Boylan, G; Buchmayer, J; Bwambale, J; Byrne, A; Charbel, FT; Cherkerzian, S; Colleran, G; ... Zuccato, A.
2024
Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine
Improving the Treatment of Neonatal Sepsis in Resource-Limited Settings: Gaps and Recommendations.
Sturrock, S; SADOO, S; NANYUNJA, C; Le Doare, K;
2023
Research and reports in tropical medicine
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