Our Speakers

Distinguished thought leaders shaping the future of medical research

Prof. James Mwenda

Keynote Speaker
Director, African Centre for Disease Research

Leading expert in infectious disease epidemiology with over 20 years of research experience in sub-Saharan Africa.

Dr. Amina Bello

Keynote Speaker
Head of Medical Innovation, Africa Health Tech Initiative

Pioneer in developing low-cost medical technologies for resource-limited settings across the continent.

Prof. Kwame Nkrumah

Panelist
Chair of Public Health Research, Jacobs University

Renowned for his work on health systems strengthening and policy translation of research findings.

Dr. Sarah Chansa

Workshop Leader
Senior Research Fellow, Afromed Academy

Expert in clinical trial design and research methodology with numerous publications in high-impact journals.

Prof. Linda Banda

Panelist
Think Tank, Zambia

Senior policy advisor on research translation and evidence-based health policy formulation.

Dr. Thabo Mbeki

Panelist
Director, African Vaccination Initiative

Expert in vaccine delivery and public health emergency response across the continent.

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