About
Georgewilliam Kalibaala
An infectious diseases scientist and public Health Leader in the Making
Kalibbala Georgewilliam is a highly motivated Scientist and public health professional with a remarkable track record in laboratory science, research, and community engagement. This profile details my educational background, professional experience, and leadership qualities, highlighting his dedication to improving global health outcomes, particularly for underserved communities.
Dynamic Expertise in Laboratory Science and Research
Passionate Advocate for Public Health
Proven Leadership in Science and Service
Education and Research
Driving Public Health Innovation Through Education and Research
My educational journey reflects an unwavering commitment to biomedical research and public health. I hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from the Uganda Allied Health Examination Board (2015), and a Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from Makerere University, Kampala Uganda (2021). Currently am pursuing a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis (expected graduation May 2025).
My academic achievements are impressive, i have consistently received good grades, for example an “A” grade for the Applied Linear modelling class and Final project 2024, Association between sexual risk-taking behaviors and the intent to seek HIV/AIDs testing and prevention services among New York residents. (Secondary data analysis of publicly available dataset). I have also co-authored a group paper for the Epi methods class, “Association between sexual risk-taking behaviors and the intent to seek HIV/AIDs testing and prevention services among New York residents” (2024).
Georgewilliam’s research interests lie in public health challenges faced by low- and middle-income communities, particularly HIV/AIDS, TB and other infectious diseases. My case presentation on “Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis in Ugandan HIV/AIDs Patients” (2023)”exemplifies this focus. I have also explored the impact of sexual education programs on adolescent knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (2023) a research methods class paper and analyzed factors associated with syphilis-HIV co-infection among newly diagnosed HIV patients in Uganda (2020) for the award of BBLT degree.
Professional Skills
Georgewilliam’s professional experience spans laboratory science, research, and community outreach. From 2016 to 2023, I served in various roles at the AIDs Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Uganda. Began as a Medical Laboratory Assistant, conducting community HIV testing and promoting condom distribution (2016-2017). Then transitioned to Laboratory Technician/Biosafety Officer, performing tests, interpreting results, and overseeing waste management and infection prevention (2017-2020). My dedication to quality control is evident in the achievement of raising laboratory test result validity from 95% to 99.4%, leading to a promotion to Laboratory Supervisor (2020-2023).
Currently, Georgewilliam is a Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Research Intern at the Institute for Informatics, Data Science, and Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2024-present). Here, am gaining valuable experience in developing a cancer registry and data harmonization, critical skills for modern evidence-based scientific research.
- Community HIV Testing and Condom Promotion 100%
- Laboratory Test Validity Improvement 95%
- Experience as Laboratory Supervisor 30%
- Data Science Research and Development 100%
Leadership and Service
Empowering Communities Through Leadership and Service
Georgewilliam’s leadership qualities are evident throughout his career. I served as the Information Minister at Nsambya Hospital Training School (2014), co-authoring a blog to guide young African scientists. He has also held leadership positions within AIDs Healthcare Foundation Uganda, including Biosafety and Biosecurity Officer Lead (2018), Assisted Partner Notification Focal Person (2017), and Condom Focal Person (2017). These roles demonstrate my commitment to safety, community outreach, and public health education. Currently, Georgewilliam serves on the Graduate Student Advisory Board for the Center for Career Engagement at Washington University (2024). This role allows me to advocate for my peers and contribute to their professional development.
Skills and Awards
Equipped with Expertise, Recognized for Excellence
Georgewilliam possesses a diverse skillset encompassing biomedical laboratory techniques, biostatistics, epidemiology, applied linear modeling, manuscript review, phlebotomy, and proficiency with various laboratory equipment and software (GeneXpert, flow cytometers, PCR, Cobas C111, Qualtrics, REDCap, R Studio, Python, Weka, Azure Data Bricks, Excel, STATA, Linux, Google Colab, Github). My dedication to continuous learning is evident in my participation in numerous short-term training courses, including Advanced TB Research Training (University of Washington, 2022), Vaccinology in Africa (University of Oxford, 2021), and Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Clinical Research (National Institutes of Health, 2021).
Georgewilliam’s achievements have been recognized through various awards, including the prestigious $44,000 Brown School Global Public Health Scholars Award (2023). I have also received scholarships to pursue short courses in bioinformatics, public health data literacy, and molecular biology.
Advancing Global Health
Join me as I work to protect communities and strengthen healthcare systems for a healthier world.