Dr Wende Safari
Research Fellow in Statistics
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street
London
WC1E 7HT
United Kingdom
I am a statistician with interests in medical research and public health. My other interest is statistical methodology. My journey in the field of statistics has taken me across continents and through various academic and research environments, shaping me into the professional I am today.
Affiliations
Teaching
One of my most fulfilling experiences has been coaching and supervising mix of students from different backgrounds. I have had the privilege of mentoring and supporting a couple individuals as they develop their statistical skills and embark on their own research journeys.
Research
My current research interests are in the diagnostic pathways of cancer, in particular on understanding and suggesting interventions to reduce inequalities in diagnosis pathways, particularly for cancers where early detection allows for curative treatment and improved survival.
It is a great privilege to engage with diverse groups during Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities that are organised by our research team. This connection brings me to the margins of society, deepening my understanding of living with cancer at the peripheries, and contributing to the relevance of our research. This is my passion and what drives my work.
Previously, I worked with the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Mwanza, Tanzania where most of my work was focused on infectious disease such as HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis. My work in Tanzania led to a research grant from the HIV Research Trust in the UK, which enabled me to contribute to research at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in South Africa.