Edwin Joseph Shewiyo

Featured Speaker

17th ISC 2025

Edwin Joseph Shewiyo

Faculty, School of Public Health, KCMC University

Leading research in artificial intelligence and data science applications for improving emergency medicine and trauma care in low-resource settings.

Biography

Edwin Joseph Shewiyo MD, MSc is a faculty member in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at KCMC University in Moshi, Tanzania. His research interests are in artificial intelligence, data science, translational and implementation research in Global Health.

Dr. Shewiyo is part of the Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation (GEMINI) Research Center at Duke University, leading data science innovative interventions development, translation and implementation research to improve emergency medicine and trauma care in low-resource settings. His work focuses on leveraging technology to address critical healthcare challenges in resource-constrained environments.

Professional Experience

  • Faculty, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, KCMC University, Moshi, Tanzania
  • Researcher, Global Emergency Medicine Innovation and Implementation (GEMINI) Research Center, Duke University

Key Achievements

  • Leading data science innovative interventions development
  • Translation and implementation research to improve emergency medicine and trauma care in low-resource settings
  • Research works published and available at: ORCID Profile

Research Interests

  • Artificial intelligence in healthcare
  • Data science applications in global health
  • Translational research
  • Implementation research in Global Health
  • Emergency medicine and trauma care improvement
  • Healthcare solutions for low-resource settings

Conference Presentation

"AI and Data Science in Global Health: Transforming Emergency Care in Low-Resource Settings"

Dr. Shewiyo will present on the application of artificial intelligence and data science in addressing global health challenges, with a focus on improving emergency medicine and trauma care in resource-limited environments. The presentation will showcase innovative approaches and real-world implementations.

October 6, 2025 - 16:00 GMT
Data Innovation Lab

Connect with Dr. Shewiyo

Tel: +255 743 396 854

Email: edwin.shewiyo@kcmcu.ac.tz

Research works: ORCID Profile