Ahmad Asdo

As a Syrian immigrant, Ahmad initially embarked on his medical education journey in his home country. Later, he relocated to Canada, where he transitioned into a role as a Research Assistant with the Action on Sepsis Research Cluster and the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute. Here, he uses statistics and data analysis for various medical research projects. Simultaneously, Ahmad is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacology and Global Health at the University of British Columbia, where he has earned scholarships such as the Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award.

The objective of Ahmad's research is to investigate and emphasize the critical factors influencing the reliability of pulse oximetry measurements in pediatric patients during routine triage in Ugandan hospital settings. The primary goal is to underscore the fundamental importance of signal quality and measurement duration in achieving consistent and dependable results. By doing so, the aim is to contribute to the improvement of healthcare quality, especially in resource-limited environments like Ugandan hospitals. Furthermore, there are broader implications of his research in the fight against sepsis. Thus, a key objective of the work is to enhance the accuracy of these measurements, thereby aiding in early sepsis detection and more effective treatment.