About

Robert Krysiak is a Research Associate at the Institute of Global Health and Infectious Diseases. Rob earned his Master of Science in Microbiology from Thomas Jefferson University and has worked at UNC since 1997. He is a clinical microbiologist and a recognized expert in building and maintaining laboratory systems in resource-limited settings. He has developed an extensive background in international laboratory development and management in nearly fifteen countries in support of public health research targeting infectious diseases, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. He was most recently the Laboratory Director at UNC Project-Malawi before joining the HSL Core.

In the news

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  Antimicrobial Stewardship Implementation in Malawi: Findings From the 2023 National Program Audit

  Antimicrobial resistance is a significant global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Malawi, frequent stockouts of essential medicines and the widespread dispensing of antibiotics without prescriptions have exacerbated the AMR burden, highlighting the urgent need for robust antimicrobial stewardship interventions. A study led by researchers at UNC Project-Malawi with members of the … Read more

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  Building Long-Term Capacity for Global Anti-Microbial Stewardship

  Anti-microbial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest global health threats. Countries with limited resources, such as Malawi, are particularly vulnerable to its impact, with resistant infections threatening to undo decades of medical progress.  While antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern medicine, less than 2% of the 50,000 medical laboratories in 14 African countries, including … Read more