Nyanda Elias Ntinginya

Nyanda Elias Ntinginya is a Director of Research Coordination and Promotion and Principal Research Officer at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)  and Principal Research Officer at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania possessing a rich and diverse background in the field of medical research. Hailing from Tanzania, he is an MD, holding an MSc in Tropical and Infectious Diseases and a PhD in Medical Research-International Health.

With over 16 years of experience, he is a seasoned professional specializing in research on TB, HIV and comorbidities as well as others. His roles have spanned from serving as a Sponsor representative, Principal Investigator, Leader and Coordinator at institutional, national and international levels. His abiding interest lies in leveraging the potential of research to tackle the pressing global health challenges with a primary focus on TB and comorbidities. His commitment extends to enhancing the overall research environment and strengthening health systems towards generating evidence to inform policy and practice.

He actively participates in numerous national and international research networks, technical working groups and committees including the TB and Leprosy Programme and the Presidential Special Advisory Technical Committee on COVID-19 in Tanzania. He is passionate about mentoring and building the capacities of early and mid-career researchers to shape the next generation of researchers. Before his current appointment at the national level, he has been leading the Mbeya Medical Research Centre which is also under the Tanzanian National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) offering invaluable strategic research leadership since 2016.