Dr. Marion Sumari-de Boer, PhD

Dr. Marion Sumari-de Boer
Main activities: 
Research, data management, HIV research team leader
Specializations: 

Epidemiology, Medical anthropology & sociology, Clinical trials management

Focus of research: 
- Treatment adherence, Mhealth, Maternal & child health, Psychosocial Factors, Sexual Health
KCRI themes: 
- HIV, Tuberculosis, Mhealth, Maternal & child health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Noncommunicable Diseases
Department: 
Clinical Trials
Key publications: 
Feasibility of Real Time Medication Monitoring Among HIV Infected and TB Patients in a Resource-Limited Setting
The interface between clinicians and laboratory staff: A field study in northern Tanzania
Understanding the interface between clinical and laboratory staff
Comparison of overnight pooled and standard sputum collection method for patients with suspected pulmonary tuberculosis in northern Tanzania
Efavirenz is related to neuropsychiatric symptoms among adults, but not among adolescents living with HIV in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Pharmacokinetics, tolerability and bacteriological response of 600, 900 and 1200 mg rifampicin daily in patients with pulmonary TB
Implementation and effectiveness of evriMED with short messages service (SMS) reminders and tailored feedback compared to standard care on adherence to treatment among tuberculosis patients in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: proposal for a cluster randomized contr
PO 8476 USER EXPERIENCE OF SMS REMINDERS TO TAKE MEDICATION AMONG PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA
TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY OF SENDING SMS TO REMIND TAKING MEDICATION AMONG PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN KILIMANJARO, TANZANIA
Feasibility of Using Short Message Service and In-Depth Interviews to Collect Data on Contraceptive Use Among Young, Unmarried, Sexually Active Men in Moshi, Tanzania, and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Mixed Methods Study With a Longitudinal Follow-Up.
Efavirenz is related to neuropsychiatric symptoms among adults, but not among adolescents living with HIV in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Research programmes: 
  1. REMIND
  2. REMIND-TB
  3. ONDOILO
  4. CoYoMen
  5. PAVIA
  6. PanACEA
Other related research activities: 

Data management, teaching

CV: 
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Current research funding: 
EDCTP, Voice Global, TB Reach