Abraham Adokwei
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Abraham Adokwei is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Georgia. Under the guidance of Dr. Amy Winter, Adokwei’s research focuses on improving estimates of measles vaccination coverage by incorporating the age at which vaccines are administered.
Traditional metrics often overlook timeliness, relying on crude vaccination coverage by a benchmark age. However, the timing of vaccination is critical, as both vaccine efficacy and infection risk vary depending on a child’s age at immunization. His work provides more refined coverage estimates that will be useful as parameter inputs for disease transmission models used to simulate the impact of vaccination strategies. Strengthening both coverage and timeliness is essential in sustaining measles control and progressing toward achieving the Immunization Agenda 2030 which seeks to reach every child anywhere with vaccines.
Adokwei aspires to work as a Biostatistician in the pharmaceutical industry, where he hopes to contribute to clinical research and data-driven decision-making in drug development.
Outside of academics, he is committed to community service and volunteering with Chess and Community, mentoring youth and using chess as a tool to teach strategic thinking and life principles.
