Our Fellows
TRENNDZ fellows are early-career clinician-scientists, primarily affiliated with key partner institutions such as the University Teaching Hospital and the University of Zambia, as well as other collaborating centres engaged in neurological disease research in sub-Saharan Africa.
Dr. Sergio Muwowo
Consultant Pathologist & Neuropathologist · Cancer Diseases Hospital, Lusaka
Dr. Muwowo specialises in diagnostic neuropathology and molecular pathology. His research bridges neuropathology with digital pathology, AI, and translational research, with a focus on neurological diseases under-characterised in African populations.
Dr. Mwape Musonda
Medical Doctor & Clinical Neuropsychologist · University of Zambia
Dr. Musonda’s research focuses on the assessment of neuropsychological function in HIV-positive individuals and populations affected by NCD-related cognitive decline.
Dr. Musisye Luchembe
Adult Neurologist & Director of Stroke Services · University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka
Dr. Luchembe has championed stroke units and care pathways at UTH, Lusaka, driving improvements in stroke prevention, acute care, and community rehabilitation.
Dr. Elijah Samakayi Katambo
Neurosurgeon & Neuroanatomist · UTH, Lusaka
Dr. Katambo is a COSECSA-certified neurosurgeon specialising in minimally invasive neuroendoscopy and global neurosurgery workforce development.
Dr. Bwalya Mulenga
Adult Neurologist · Kitwe Teaching Hospital, Zambia
Dr. Mulenga is the only Neurologist at Kitwe Teaching Hospital, working to expand neurological services through clinical care, teaching, and opening a dedicated stroke unit.
Dr. Derby Tembo
Paediatric Neurologist · Chipata Central Hospital, Eastern Province
Founded Zambia’s first neurology clinic in Eastern Province. Research focuses on CNS malaria complications and stroke prevention in children with sickle cell disease.
Dr. Faith Simushi
Consultant Neurologist · SES Kitwe Clinic, Kitwe
Dr. Simushi’s work focuses on establishing foundational epidemiological and clinical data for cognitive disorders in Zambia, including dementia prevalence and reversible cognitive impairment.
Dr. Ernest Obbie Zulu
Diagnostic Radiology Fellow · Northern Command Military Hospital, Ndola
Dr. Zulu’s research focuses on quantitative neuroimaging and the use of MRI to investigate structural brain changes associated with neurodegenerative disease and the ageing brain in Zambia.
Dr. Mulenga Chilando
Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Neurophysiologist · Ndola Teaching Hospital, Zambia
Dr. Chilando leads the Neurology and Stroke Units at Ndola Teaching Hospital, specialising in Clinical Neurophysiology, EEG, and EMG/NCS for epilepsy, stroke, and neuromuscular disorders.
Dr. Mwenya Chatulika
Neonatal and Paediatric Neurology – UTH Children’s Hospital, Lusaka
Neonatal and Paediatric Neurology Fellow at UTH, Dr. Mwenya Chatulika combines clinical excellence, research leadership, and mentorship to advance compassionate, evidence-based neurological care for Zambia’s youngest patients.
Dr. Eness Namfukwe
Medical doctor and neuropsychology trainee advancing brain and mental health research and services in Africa.
Dr. Kabelele Sipalo
Clinical Researcher · University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
Clinical researcher advancing brain health and strengthening health systems in resource-limited settings.
Interested in the Fellowship?
The TRENNDZ fellowship supports early-career clinicians working with the University Teaching Hospital, the University of Zambia, and other collaborating institutions to develop the skills and networks needed to lead neurological research in sub-Saharan Africa.
