Confirmed Speakers

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Prof Fredrick Chite Asirwa

International Cancer Institute, Kenya

Presentation Title:

Bridging the gap: advancing clinical and translational research to transform cancer care in Kenya

Prof. Eric O’Neill

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Presentation

Elucidating early biological events in cancer development for better detection and intervention

Prof. John Hartley

University College London, United Kingdom

Presentation

Antibody drug conjugates (ADC): an ideal synergy for cancer therapy

Dr. Robert Karanja

Biolinx Africa, Kenya

Presentation

Building an open innovation framework for cancer research and commercialization in Africa

Dr. Hudson Alakonya

Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory, USA & Integrated Cancer Research Foundation, Kenya

Presentation

Generation of PDAC-specific antibodies using organoid screening platform

Dr Nikita Muthuuri

Vectorgram Health, Kenya

Presentation

AI in breast cancer screening: insights from radiologists in a multi-site Kenyan study

Dr. Nicholas Okumu

Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya

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The role of artificial intelligence in enhancing orthopedic oncology across the cancer care continuum

Dr. Charles Waihenya

The University of Nairobi, Kenya

Presentation

Prostate cancer reserach: bridging clinical gaps with global partnerships and precision science

Dr. George Ngondi Michuki

NextGen Molecular Lab, Kenya

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From blood to treatment: how pharmacogenomics is shaping cancer treatment in Kenya

Dr. Omar Abdihamid

Garissa Cancer Centre, Kenya

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Reaching the unreached: lessons from Kenya’s decentralized cancer care journey

Dr. Rachel Githiomi

Surgipath Services E.A. Ltd

Presentation

Local genomic profiling and precision medicine in oncology

Dr. Francis Makokha

Mount Kenya University, Kenya

Presentation

Strengthening cancer research through training and digital innovation

Dr. Fiona Okonjo

NanoSyrinx, United Kingdom

Presentation

TBD

Dr. Lucas Nyabero

Elara Health Innovations Inc., Kenya

Presentation

Unlocking the power of genomics & pharmacogenomics for personalized, equitable, and sustainable universal health care

Gift Gwawawa

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Presentation

Orchestrating nuclear mechanotransduction: emerging roles of JIP3, pJNK and ATR in cellular responses and cancer

Dr. Stefanie Harsch

University of Freiburg, Germany & Integrated Cancer Research Foundation, Kenya

Presentation

Promoting cancer health literacy in Kenya: a promising approach using online cancer survivors' lived experiences

Jackline Namulema

Uzima University, Kenya

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The mental health of cancer caregivers: implications for cancer care

Dr. Jeremmy Okonjo

University of Warwick, United Kingdom

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Regulating for innovation: the role of law and policy in promoting cancer research in Kenya

Dr. Carolyn Muruthi

Aga Khan University, Kenya

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Impact of the modified ASCO/CAP cut-off on hormone receptor expression and molecular subtypes of breast cancer: a systematic review of evidence from Kenya

Dr. Tyrus Omondi Swaya

Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology, Kenya

Presentation

Laboratory gaps and the evolution in the diagnosis of prostate cancer in Kenya

Hellen Kinyi

Aga Khan University, Kenya

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High-protein diets reduce pro-inflammatory cytokine responses following lipopolysaccharide challenge in Swiss Albino mice

Dr. Wanjiru Muriithi

Kenya Institute of Primate Research, Kenya

Presentation

Cell models for cancer biology and targeted therapy: ethnic representation matters

Ann Wanjiku

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya

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Developing molecular cancer diagnostic capacity for EGFR in non-small cell lung cancer at a public hospital in Western Kenya

Dr. Victor Oria

Biotech Research & Innovation Centre, Denmark & Integrated Cancer Research Foundation, Kenya

Presentation

Beyond angiogenesis: tumor endothelial cells as drivers of metastasis initiation

Dr. Peter Nthiga

Genomics Application Specialist - F&S Scientific Ltd

Presentation

Advancing clinical care in oncology with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Milka Kitheka

Special Projects Manager - Cerba Lancet Kenya

Presentation

Cerba Lancet Kenya in support of clinical research

Linda Muringo

Excella Biotechnologies Ltd

Presentation

Molecular oncology biomarker testing for precision medicine