Author Information
Matthew J. Saunders is a distinguished researcher in the field of infectious diseases, with a particular focus on tuberculosis. He is affiliated with Imperial College London, where he contributes to the Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunity. He is also associated with the Wellcome Trust Imperial College Centre for Global Health Research in London, UK. Additionally, Saunders plays a significant role at the Innovation for Health and Development (IFHAD) at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, as well as Innovación Por la Salud Y Desarrollo (IPSYD) at Asociación Benéfica PRISMA, both located in Lima, Peru. His work primarily aims to tackle global health challenges, especially in developing regions.Research Contributions
Matthew J. Saunders has made significant contributions to the study and understanding of tuberculosis (TB), especially in relation to social and health factors affecting treatment outcomes, and strategies to reduce the economic burden of TB. His research spans multiple studies, including those examining the interplay between COVID-19, tuberculosis, and poverty, as well as interventions to enhance TB prevention and treatment. Saunders has conducted extensive research in regions like Sierra Leone and Peru, focusing on innovative approaches to TB management and prevention, including the development of household-level risk prediction scores and the use of mobile phone interventions to improve health equity.Aliases
Matthew J. Saunders is also known by several aliases, including Matthew James Saunders, Matthew Saunders, M. J. Saunders, and Matthew J Saunders. These variations of his name are used interchangeably in various publications and research documents.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Citation Count |
650 |
| H-index |
13 |
| Total Paper Count |
28 |
