Catriona Waitt is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Global Health from the University of Liverpool who has lived in Kampala since 2015 working at the Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University. Her focus is on equity of access to research, particularly for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. She uses a combination of clinical trials, pharmacokinetic studies, pharmacometric approaches and qualitative research, underpinned by community engagement and involvement.