Professional Summary
Dr. Arnaud Iradukunda is a leading researcher with over 7 years of experience in clinical and public health research, and consulting. As co-founder and Research Coordinator of ARNECH, he directs the organisation's scientific strategy and ensures methodological rigour across all research programmes.
Trained at some of the world's most prestigious institutions , including the University of Oxford and Harvard University . Dr. Arnaud specialises in mathematical modelling for global health, disease epidemiology, and evidence-based policy development. He has contributed to landmark publications in journals including The Lancet, The Lancet Neurology, and BMC Infectious Diseases.
Education
Post-doctorate in Global Health
Harvard University, USA
MSc in Modelling for Global Health
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
International Certificate in Bioethics
Chair Unesco , University of Haifa, Israel
Doctorate in Medicine (MD)
University of Burundi
BSc in Statistics
University of Lake Tanganyika, Burundi
Areas of Expertise
- Clinical and Epidemiological study design and analysis
- Mathematical and Statistical modelling of infectious diseases (TB, Malaria, Measles, COVID-19)
- Global burden of disease research
- Vaccine effectiveness modelling and immunisation policy
- Bioethics and research governance
- Health systems strengthening and policy analysis
- Scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals
Selected Publications
BMC Infectious Diseases · 2025
Tuberculosis mortality and drug resistance in Burundi
Iradukunda A. et al.
The Lancet Neurology · 2024
Global burden of stroke and risk factors, 1990–2021
GBD Research Collaborator Network (including Iradukunda A.)
The Lancet Global Health · 2023
Bacterial antimicrobial resistance in the WHO African Region
GBD Research Collaborator Network (including Iradukunda A.)
