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Ritah Nabunje

Postgraduate research student

Mrs Ritah Nabunje

School/Department: Population Health Sciences, Department of

Email: rn180@leicester.ac.uk

Address: George Davies Centre University of Leicester University Road Leicester LE1 7RH

Profile

Ritah is a Ph.D. student specialising in Genetic Epidemiology and affiliated with the Genetic Epidemiology research group in the Department of Population Health Sciences. Her primary research focus is on investigating the genetics of progressive pulmonary fibrosis across diverse ancestry populations.

Research

In her current research, Ritah aims to unravel the complex relationship between genetics and the development and progression of pulmonary fibrosis in diverse ancestry populations. Pulmonary fibrosis is characterised by chronic scarring of lung tissue and currently there is no cure. Understanding the precise contribution of genetics to the disease is crucial for developing targeted interventions and treatments. 

Ritah's specific goal is to determine whether genetic factors contribute to the observed differences in the prevalence and progression of pulmonary fibrosis among individuals of various genetic ancestry. By exploring these genetic aspects, her research has broader implications for personalised medicine, as it may pave the way for tailored diagnostic and therapeutic approaches based on an individual's genetic ancestry.

This research is particularly significant as it involves studying diverse ancestry populations, providing a comprehensive understanding of how genetic factors may vary among different ancestry groups and contribute to health disparities related to pulmonary fibrosis.

Conferences

Ritah has presented some of her work at the BTS (British Thoracic Society) Winter Meeting 2023 through a poster and flash talk.

Interests

My passion lies in translating complex genomic insights into actionable strategies for precision public health. While my current work centres on pulmonary fibrosis, I'm eager to explore opportunities that bridge population genetics with the practicalities of genomic medicine, contributing to innovative and equitable healthcare solutions on a global scale.

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