Selected projects:
Geospatial diagnostic network analysis and optimization Namibia (2024)
Design, analysis and optimization modelling of a diagnostic network for molecular testing for TB, drug-resistant TB as well as chest x-ray to strengthen geographic accessibility, availability and efficient instrument utilization. (Ongoing). (USAID)
Drive Diagnostics for Tuberculosis (DriveDx4TB) (2023/2024)
Exploratory and conceptual geospatial accessibility analysis and modelling to accelerate implementation of novel, next-generation TB diagnostics. (Ongoing). (FIND)
Geospatial diagnostic network optimization for Lassa- & Yellow Fever in Nigeria (2023/2024)
Design, analysis and optimization modelling of a laboratory network and specimen referral system to strengthen epidemic preparedness & response to Lassa- and Yellow Fever outbreaks in Nigeria. (Publication in process). (FIND)
Guide “Forecasting diagnostic testing demand for geospatial analysis” (2023/2024)
Authored a guide that teaches methodologies for forecasting diagnostic testing demand for TB, HIV and HPV. This resource is tailored to facilitate geospatial diagnostic network analysis and optimization. (Download). (FIND)
Integrated diagnostic network optimization Kenya (2022/2023)
Geospatial modelling of an optimized and integrated diagnostic network for equitable and timely access to molecular testing for TB and drug-resistant TB, HIV and HPV. (FIND)
Research protocol: TPT efficiency (2022)
Developed a research protocol to analyze the efficiency of TB preventive treatment for people living with HIV under routine programmatic conditions in a multi-center, retrospective cohort study. (USAID)
GIS-based diagnostic network analysis and optimization projects (2019 – 2021)
Methodology development and country analyses of rapid molecular diagnostics networks for TB and rifampicin-resistant TB in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Mozambique, Philippines, Vietnam, Zimbabwe to improve geographic accessibility. (USAID)
Multi-country, national TB policy survey (2019/2020) and (2017)
Step Up For TB Report 2020: Design of methodology and data collection tools; supported data collection, analysis- and interpretation for a survey to assess global TB policy uptake and implementation in 37 countries. Out Of Step Report 2017: Support for data analysis- and interpretation on TB diagnostic aspects of the TB policy survey in 29 high burden countries. (Médecins Sans Frontières Access Campaign)
Baseline population health assessment, Lahe Township, Myanmar (2017)
Developed the study protocol for a household survey to determine mortality, morbidity, health seeking behavior, nutrition status & vaccination coverage. Geospatial mapping of township using satellite imagery and mobile data collection. (Médecins Sans Frontières).
Prevalence of non-communicable diseases and access to care among non-camp Syrian refugees in northern Jordan (2015 – 2017)
Principal investigator of a household survey that determined prevalence of NCDs and access to general- & specialized health services. The result about informed future project interventions. Developed the study protocol, led implementation, analysis & publication. (Médecins Sans Frontières). Publication: Rehr M. et al. Conflict & Health 2018. (Download).