Guyanese-born Antigua and Barbuda national Dr. Tansy Pile Wade has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) in Evidence-Based Health Care from the University of Oxford, marking a major academic achievement and highlighting her contributions to improving health care in the Caribbean.
Wade completed her doctoral studies with research focused on improving the use of antibiotics during cesarean deliveries in Antigua and Barbuda, an area considered critical to patient safety and the prevention of infections.
Her doctoral research, titled “Developing an evidence-based intervention for surgical antibiotic prophylaxis use in women undergoing Caesarean delivery in Antigua and Barbuda,” examined ways to strengthen medical practices through scientific evidence.
The research addresses important challenges surrounding the appropriate use of antibiotics during surgical procedures, particularly in maternity care, where preventing infections is essential to protecting mothers and improving health outcomes.
Wade’s academic work has also contributed to a growing body of research on antimicrobial stewardship, which promotes the responsible use of antibiotics to reduce unnecessary prescribing and combat antibiotic resistance.
Her published research includes studies examining health care-associated infections and antibiotic prescribing practices across Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries.
She has also investigated antimicrobial stewardship interventions in hospitals, antibiotic use during cesarean deliveries and prescribing patterns at a tertiary hospital in Antigua and Barbuda.
In 2026, Wade presented aspects of her doctoral research at EBMLive at the University of Oxford, sharing findings on how scientific evidence can be translated into improved health care practices.
Her presentation focused on strengthening antibiotic prophylaxis for cesarean deliveries in Antigua and Barbuda, demonstrating how research conducted in the Caribbean can contribute to broader discussions on health care quality and patient safety.
The achievement represents a significant personal and professional milestone for Wade, while also underscoring the contributions of Caribbean researchers to international medical research.
Her work is expected to contribute to efforts to strengthen evidence-based health care practices in Antigua and Barbuda and across the wider Caribbean, particularly in infection prevention and the responsible use of antibiotics.
Wade’s successful completion of her doctorate at one of the world’s leading universities also highlights the role of Caribbean professionals in advancing research aimed at addressing regional health care challenges.
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