Michelo Banda
- Country of Origin: Zambia
- Home University: University of Zambia
- Host University & Country: University of Manchester - United Kingdom
- PhD Title: Exploring treatment response in people living with Rheumatoid Arthritis using daily patient reported symptom data collected through smartphones
- Year of Completion: 2027
PhD Overview
My PhD explores how daily smartphone-reported data from people with rheumatoid arthritis can help identify different treatment response patterns—such as fast, slow, or non-response. By analysing this data, I aim to determine the earliest point at which an individual’s likely response type can be predicted. This could support earlier treatment decisions for those unlikely to respond, supplementing traditional clinical assessments, which are infrequent and often take months to reveal treatment outcomes.
Sustainability Goals
- Good Health and Well-being
About Me
I’m a published researcher with nearly 700 citations, driven by a passion for improving health through innovation. My current work explores how digital technologies can reshape disease management, a topic I’ve had the privilege to present at two prestigious European conferences.