I am Igu Chioma Chikezie ,a pharmacist and public health advocate from Nigeria, driven by a

passion for advancing global health, especially in low and middle income communities. Since

graduating from pharmacy school in 2021, I have dedicated myself to using my pharmaceutical

expertise to address pressing public health challenges. Alongside my work as a pharmacist, I

have also broadened my skills in monitoring and evaluation, epidemiology, and supply chain

management, all aligned with my commitment to health policy reforms and advocacy.

Currently,I am developing my knowledge in product management hoping towards envisioning

new ways to improve health outcomes in underserved areas. My dedication to bridging the gap

between people and quality healthcare is evident through my involvement in volunteer

organizations and my hands-on work as a community pharmacist.

Recently, I began an internship with the Person-Centered HIV Research Team (PeCHIVReT)

contributing to research on the safety and side effects of injectable antiretroviral therapy for

people living with HIV in a bid to improve medication compliance by reducing frequency of

dosing in PLWHIV.

I aspire to contribute to advancing research in epidemiology in the hopes of driving sustainable

progress in drug development, clinical trials, and post-marketing surveillance, particularly for

infectious diseases that heavily impact low-resource communities, such as malaria, tuberculosis,

and HIV/AIDS.

Through my advocacy, I aim to increase access to credible medical information, personalized

care, and safe, effective medications ultimately working to improve health outcomes in

underserved communities.