Prof. Modest Mulenga

Prof. Modest Mulenga is a distinguished Zambian physician and a leading international expert in tropical and infectious diseases. He currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Senior Medical Researcher at Lusaka Apex Medical University (LAM University) in Zambia. He is also an Associate Professor of Tropical and Infectious Disease Research, where his expertise and contributions continue to shape the field.

Prof. Mulenga's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Zambia in 1987. To further deepen his knowledge, he pursued a Master of Science in Infection and Health in the Tropics, graduating with distinction from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK. In 2003, he completed his PhD in Tropical and Infectious Diseases from the University of London, UK. Additionally, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Tropical Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians of London and a Diploma in Health Systems Management from Galilee College in Israel.

Prof. Mulenga's career spans over 25 years, during which he has made significant contributions to medical research and public health. He previously served as the Executive Director and Principal Medical Researcher at the Tropical Diseases Research Centre, a leading national health research institute in Zambia, where he dedicated more than two decades to advancing research in tropical and infectious diseases. His work has been instrumental in addressing poverty-related diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis.

Prof. Mulenga has held numerous prestigious leadership roles in national and international research advisory bodies. He was the Vice Chair of the National AIDS Research and Ethics Committee under Zambia's National AIDS Council. He served as a member of the Zambian government's National Health Research Advisory Committee. He is also chaired the National Nutrition Research Committee of the Nutrition Commission of Zambia, underscoring his commitment to improving public health.

Internationally, Dr. Mulenga was the Vice Chairman of the Developing Countries Coordinating Committee of the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), where he played a pivotal role in fostering collaboration between European and African researchers in clinical trials for poverty-related diseases.