Biography

Dr. Catriona Waitt is a NIHR Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Global Health at the University of Liverpool, UK. Since 2015 she has been based in Uganda leading the Maternal and Infant Lactation pharmacoKinetics (MILK) group. Her vision is that every pregnant or breastfeeding mother has access to the evidence-based information that she needs to make an informed choice about medication use. To achieve this vision, she integrates clinical trials, pharmacokinetic modelling and community engagement and involvement. Alongside her research, she is on the leadership team for Pharmacometrics Africa and all her work has a strong capacity-building aspect.