Immunotherapy options for the treatment of NSCLC
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Nairobi)
SPEAKER PROFILES:

Dr Manel Haj Mansour
Manel Haj Mansour is a Consultant Physician and board certified Medical Oncologist currently working at the Aga Khan University Hospital. She was formerly a consultant medical oncologist at Texas Cancer Centre, Nairobi and also worked as a consultant medical oncologist and a lecturer at Abderrahmen University Hospital, Tunisia.
Dr. Mansour graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of Tunis in 2012 and completed medical oncology residency in 2017.
She holds:

A certificate of completion of Oncologic Science Course on line in Breast Cancer
Treatments from The Africa Breast University.

A certificate of medical oncology training on XXXIIth course antitumor
chemotherapy and cancer medical treatment at Gustave Roussy Institute Paris, France.

A post graduate certificate in Prevention and Palliative Care in Oncology, Faculty of Medicine of Sousse.
A post graduate certificate in Thoracic Oncology, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis.
A post graduate certificate in Breast Disease, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis.

She is a member of ESMO, ASCO, STOM (Tunisian Society of Medical Oncology) and KESHO. Her areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, gynecological and genitourinary cancers.
Dr Naftali Busakhala (Moderator)
Naftali Busakhala is a Senior Lecturer and specialist Physician at Moi University and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. He is the departmental postgraduate coordinator at the department of pharmacology and toxicology at Moi University. He is the co-chairman of the Ampath Oncology working group. Dr Busakhala is the principal investigator of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Moi University Site. He is also the principal investigator of the Lung and Breast Cancer Projects.
He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Prevention and Research, Lyon France. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
Dr Busakhala is the Chairperson of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University and a Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from University of Nairobi. He also received post graduate training in Pharmacology from Tianjin University China and Makerere University Uganda. He was a Fogarty trainee in Haematology and Oncology at Brown University, USA.

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Treatment of Lung Cancer with EGFR Mutations
2023-07-13 18:30 - 21:00
SPEAKER PROFILES:

Prof Shahin Sayed
Shahin Sayed is Associate Professor & Consultant in Anatomical Pathology and Cytology, in the Department of Pathology, Medical College, Aga Khan University and the current Chair and Laboratory Director of Pathology at AKUH, Nairobi.
Dr Sayed graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree. She holds a Master of Medicine in General Pathology from the University of Nairobi where she was awarded the best student in Pathology prize. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom and a Fellow of the College of Pathologists of East Central and Southern Africa.
Dr. Sayed is the Secretary General of the College of Pathologists of East Central and Southern Africa, Chair of the Academic Committee of the Senate – East Central and Southern African (ECSA) College of Health Sciences, Chair of theBoard of Directors of African Strategies for Advancing Pathology (ASAP, co-chair Technical Working Group (TWG) on Diagnostics for the Cancer Control Programme – Ministry of Health, Kenya (MoH).
She is also a steering committee member and Commissioner for the Lancet Commission on Diagnostics and a member of the Lancet Oncology Commission for Sub-Saharan Africa. She has also been a recent member of the WHO-SAGE IVD Committee (2019-2020). Dr. Sayed is a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Dr. Sayed is in charge of the breast service at AKUHN. Her research interest span oncopathology with a special focus in breast cancer and solid haematolymphoid malignancies. She has several grants and peer reviewed publications in her area of research interest. She has also led research initiatives and interventions that have developed a sustainable model of community-based engagement to improve breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
Dr Andrew Odhiambo
Andrew Odhiambo is a Consultant Physician/Medical Oncologist & Program Director/Lecturer (Medical Oncology Fellowship Program) at the University of Nairobi. Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi. He has attended preceptorship training in Haematological Oncology & Infectious Diseases from the University of Maryland Marleen & Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Centre in the United States. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and was certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom as well as the Association of Cancer Physicians and the European Society for Medical Oncology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.
He is the outgoing Secretary & former Treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). Dr. Andrew is a member of KAP, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC & ECSACOP. Dr. Andrew serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. MOH, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, ASCO & NCCN Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 50 appearances in mainstream local and international TV and print media promoting cancer awareness.
His key areas of sub specialization and interest include Colon cancer, Stomach cancer, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic, Liver & Bile Duct cancer, Cancer or Unknown Primary, Lymphoma as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy & Targeted therapy for Colon, Skin, Lung, Kidney cancers etc. For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com
Prof Mohsen Mokhtar
Mohsen Mokhtar is a Professor of Clinical Oncology in Al-Kasr Al-Aini Medical School and Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. Prof Mokhtar assisted in developing the syllabus and course structure at Al-Kasr Al-Aini, as well as, supervised several research programs and theses.
Prof Mokhtar is the managing Director of Cairo University Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine NEMROCK and the President of CANSURVIVE.
Prof Mokhtar has published more than 50 articles in several regional magazines in topics including: breast, lung, pediatric, colorectal, ovarian malignancies NHL and hematologic malignancies. Professionally, he has more than 20 years of experience in hospital management. He is currently the chief medical director in Elaj group covering the clinical and medical audit of group facilities.
Dr Njoki Njiraini (Moderator)
Njoki Njiraini is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
She has been key in instituting multidisciplinary meetings, problem oriented research in the department, and streamlining patient care within the oncology clinics in the public and private sector.
Dr Njiraini holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s Degree in Radiation Oncology from the University of Cape Town, is a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology (FCRO) South Africa and a graduate of the Harvard POETIC Fellowship programme.

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Treatment Options for Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
2023-07-20 19:00 - 20:30
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Optimizing Care of The HCC Patient
2023-07-27 19:00 - 20:30
Speaker profiles

Dr Sitna Ali Mwanzi
Sitna Ali Mwanzi is a consultant medical oncologist working at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi Kenya.
She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi and Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She undertook a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Barts Health NHS Trust in the United Kingdom attaining a Specialist Certificate in Medical Oncology from the Royal College of Physicians and Association of Cancer Physicians in the United Kingdom. She also has a Master of Science in Advanced Oncology from Ulm University in Germany.
She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi and Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She undertook a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Barts Health NHS Trust in the United Kingdom attaining a Specialist Certificate in Medical Oncology from the Royal College of Physicians and Association of Cancer Physicians in the United Kingdom. She also has a Master of Science in Advanced Oncology from Ulm University in Germany.
Her research interests in breast cancer, lung cancer and CML.
Dr Omar Abdihamid
Dr. Omar Abdihamid is a Clinical Oncologist at Garissa Cancer Center.
He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Oncology from Central South University, China.
Dr Omar is passionate about cancer care equity in low- and middle-income countries and advocates for culturally based cancer care. He has a keen interest in cancer research and has published multiple publications in international peer-reviewed journals. He is also an a scientific writer, editor and a reviewer for several cancer journals.
Dr Omar is the recipient of the “2021 Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Global Oncology Trainee Journal Reviewer Mentoring Program” and “Africa ASCO VOICES 2022”- for highlighting state of cancer care in Kenya.
He is a member of:

Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO)
African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC)
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

His main areas of interest are Esophageal cancers, Head and Neck cancers, Lung cancer, Genitourinary cancers and Breast cancers.
Dr Christopher Opio
Christopher Opio is an Assistant Professor, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and Master’s Degree in Internal Medicine from Makerere University. He is a Fellow in Hepatology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW – Dallas). A Fellow in Gastroenterology at Yale University and Founding Fellow of the East & Southern Africa College of Physicians.
Dr Opio has held editorial roles in peer reviewed regional and international journals.
Dr Opio is a current member of ASCO, EASL, ESCOP among other regional and International professional bodies. He is a past member of AASLD.
Dr Opio has received several awards in recognition of his work both nationally and globally. His scholarly interests are in digestive, infectious, and metabolic diseases/disorders.
Dr Abeid Athman Omar (Moderator)
Abeid Omar is a Consultant Clinical (medical and radiation) Oncologist and Nuclear Medicine at the Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital (KUTRRH). He also consults for International Cancer Institute – ICI Eldoret, Kenya. He has keen interest in breast cancer in young women, oncofertility, breast cancer research, radiotherapy, advocacy and Global Oncology particularly in LMIC.
Dr. Abeid completed his training in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine in Alexandria University Egypt in 2021. He is a fellow of College of European School of Oncology (ESCO) and he has also successfully passed the ESMO exam to become a certified ESMO oncologist.
Dr. Abeid has conducted researches, presented abstracts in ESMO, ASCO, ESTRO, St. Gallen, KESHO conferences and Aga Khan Symposium, published in peer reviewed journals about breast cancer in young women, pregnancy associated breast cancer, pregnancy after breast cancer among others under the close guidance of Prof. Hatem Azim, who has been mentoring him since 2019.
Dr. Abeid is an active member of several societies including KESHO – where he also serves as a member of the education committee, ASCO, ESMO, ESCO, Society of Toxicology. In 2019 he was awarded the ASCO Virtual Mentorship Program and currently he is under the mentorship of College of European School of Oncology. Besides, Dr. Abeid serves as a reviewer for several journals.

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Nutrition in Cancer; Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment
2023-08-17 19:00 - 20:30
Speaker Profiles

Traceyann Njeri Wacheke
Traceyann is a registered and licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, with experience of more than 8 years practicing nutrition. She is currently studying for a master’s program in Management, Organization and Development at the United States International University. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics from Mount Kenya University and a postgraduate in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston University. She started her practice in Thika Level V hospital and progressed to Kenyatta University, Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital where she is currently the Head of the Oncology Nutrition Section.
Traceyann was one of the key speakers at the 1st annual health conference in KUTRRH on Optimizing African Multidisciplinary Cancer Care, in July 2022, and at the Nutrition Symposium on Emerging Trends in Oncology nutrition in November 2022. She has worked in a variety of clinical and community nutrition areas.
She has been able to attain several certifications from the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and metabolism in nutrition support in cancer, communication skills for healthcare, and nutrition support in neurological diseases. She works side-by-side with doctors in a multidisciplinary team, helping to care for patients who are fighting malignancies.
Additionally, she works with radiation oncologists to care for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She is a true believer in the prevention of malnutrition for cancer patients and is a passionate advocate for nutrition as a right for all.
Dr Beth Mbuthia (Moderator)
Beth Mbuthia is a Medical Oncologist based at the Nyeri County Referral Hospital Cancer Center.
Her areas of interest in Oncology are breast, gastric and prostate cancer.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from Moi University, a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from University of Nairobi and a fellowship in Medical Oncology from Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.

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Oncology Testing in Kenya
2023-08-31 18:30 - 21:00
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Prof Shahin Sayed
Shahin Sayed is Associate Professor and Consultant in Anatomical Pathology and Cytology, in the Department of Pathology, Medical College, Aga Khan University and the current Chair and Laboratory Director of Pathology at AKUH, Nairobi.
Dr Sayed graduated from the University of Nairobi with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree. She holds a Master of Medicine in General Pathology from the University of Nairobi where she was awarded the best student in Pathology prize. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom and a Fellow of the College of Pathologists of East Central and Southern Africa.
Dr. Sayed is the Secretary General of the College of Pathologists of East Central and Southern Africa, Chair of the Academic Committee of the Senate – East Central and Southern African (ECSA) College of Health Sciences, Chair of theBoard of Directors of African Strategies for Advancing Pathology (ASAP, co-chair Technical Working Group (TWG) on Diagnostics for the Cancer Control Programme – Ministry of Health, Kenya (MoH).
She is also a steering committee member and Commissioner for the Lancet Commission on Diagnostics and a member of the Lancet Oncology Commission for Sub-Saharan Africa. She has also been a recent member of the WHO-SAGE IVD Committee (2019-2020). Dr. Sayed is a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Dr. Sayed is in charge of the breast service at AKUHN. Her research interest span oncopathology with a special focus in breast cancer and solid haematolymphoid malignancies. She has several grants and peer reviewed publications in her area of research interest. She has also led research initiatives and interventions that have developed a sustainable model of community-based engagement to improve breast cancer screening and diagnosis.
Prof Mansoor Saleh
Mansoor Saleh, MD received his early education in the Aga Khan School system in East Africa, his medical education at the University of Heidelberg in Germany and conducted his doctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg.
He received his training in internal medicine at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan and clinical and translational research training in Hematology & Oncology at the University of Alabama Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama where he was tenured Professor of Medicine & Pathology and Director of the First-in-Human Early Drug Development Program. His area of research and clinical focus is “targeted therapy of cancer”. In January 2020, he joined the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya as the Founding Chair, Department of Hematology – Oncology and Founding Director – AKU, N Cancer Center.
Dr Allan Njau
Allan Njau is a Senior Clinical Instructor in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi (2008), Master of medicine in Anatomic Pathology from the Aga Khan University (2016) and a fellowship in Molecular Pathology from Augusta University, GA, USA (2020).
His roles include clinical service in the Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Pathology sections of the institution as well as teaching. His interests are in the fields of molecular assays especially for oncology testing, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence applications in molecular pathology, laboratory management and hepatobiliary pathology. His past and current research engagements are in the areas of pathology informatics, Acute myeloid leukemia, endometrial carcinoma, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, COVID-19, gastric cancer, and Helicobacter pylori infections. He is a member of the Association for Molecular Pathology and American Association of Cancer Research.
Moderator: Dr Andrew Odhiambo
Andrew Odhiambo is a Consultant Physician/Medical Oncologist & Program Director/Lecturer (Medical Oncology Fellowship Program) at the University of Nairobi. Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi. He has attended preceptorship training in Haematological Oncology & Infectious Diseases from the University of Maryland Marleen & Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Centre in the United States. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and was certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom as well as the Association of Cancer Physicians and the European Society for Medical Oncology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.
He is the outgoing Secretary & former Treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). Dr. Andrew is a member of KAP, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC & ECSACOP. Dr. Andrew serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. MOH, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, ASCO & NCCN Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 50 appearances in mainstream local and international TV and print media promoting cancer awareness.
His key areas of sub specialization and interest include Colon cancer, Stomach cancer, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic, Liver & Bile Duct cancer, Cancer or Unknown Primary, Lymphoma as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy & Targeted therapy for Colon, Skin, Lung, Kidney cancers etc. For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com

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Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-02 | Aga Khan University, Nairobi
The Kenya Society for Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) partnered with the African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) and the Ministry of Health, Kenya, and the Aga Khan University, to host the 1st Professional Differentiation for the Oncology Workforce Symposium aimed at developing a skilled and well trained oncology workforce who can provide quality care and services across the cancer continuum from prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship.
The event brought together specialists, program directors, policymakers, universities, and all facilities that provide training for all cadres providing oncology services across the country and in the region to define the scope of practice, core competencies and entrustable professional activities for all oncology and allied services care providers in the country.

Dr Karen Mbaabu

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Dr Karen Mbaabu is a oncoplastic breast surgeon based at the MP Shah hospital Nairobi. She completed her fellowship in oncoplastic breast surgery training in the UK. Prior to that, she had worked as a General Surgeon at a The Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Nairobi.
She undertook her medical training at the University of Nairobi Medical School and her postgraduate training in General Surgery at the Aga khan University Hospital, Nairobi. Dr Mbaabu’s most recent accomplishment is graduating with a Postgraduate certificate in Surgical Leadership from the Harvard Postgraduate Medical School (SLP,Class of 2022) She currently serves as the co-country representative of the COSECSA program.
Dr Mbaabu is passionate about providing quality, compassionate and affordable surgery. Her main interests are oncoplastic breast surgery and surgical education.

Dr Karen Mbaabu
Dr Karen Mbaabu is a oncoplastic breast surgeon based at...

Truphena Komen

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Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital (MTRH)
She is the current Program coordinator for Higher Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery (Medical Oncology).

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Truphena is an Oncology Clinical Officer at Moi Teaching &...

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Sarcomas in Children
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES

Dr Rose Munge

Rose Munge is a Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist currently in private practice in Nairobi.

She attained both her undergraduate degree (MBChB) and postgraduate degree in Paediatrics and Child Health from the University of Nairobi.

She did a Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology in Makerere University in Collaboration with Global HOPE Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of medicine.

Dr Munge also has an interest in oncology research and in palliative care.

Dr Doreen Karimi Mutua (Moderator)

Doreen Mutua is a pediatrician whose passion for children with blood disorders and cancer was ignited during her residency training at the University of Nairobi where she noticed that most of these children had dismal outcomes due to late presentation, lack of appropriate diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Dr. Mutua is a beneficiary of a two year training program conducted as a twinning program between Jimma University (Ethiopia) and ASLAN Project (a USA based Non- Governmental organization) that seeks to build capacity of low and middle income countries in treating children with blood disorders and cancer.

She completed her training in May 2018 and returned back to Kenya to establish hematology/oncology services that include centers of excellence for pediatric cancer care and comprehensive sickle cell care at the Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital.
She is passionate about raising awareness on childhood cancer with regard to early detection, establishing treatment guidelines and improving outcomes of Kenyan children who have cancer. She is also keen on seeing the establishment of comprehensive sickle cell centers in the country which can help reduce the morbidity and mortality of these patients.
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WORLD CML DAY
2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES

Dr Annamaria Brioli

Annamaria Brioli is a consultant and Head of the clinical trial unit at the Department on Internal Medicine C at the University of Greifswald, Germany. She graduated with honors from the University of Bologna, Italy and holds a medical degree and a PhD in biomedical sciences, both from the University of Bologna, Italy. During her medical training,
Dr Brioli undertook a series of internships specializing in translational research, internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology with the National Cancer Institute, Washington, USA, the University of Groningen, the Netherlands, the Clinical Hospital Center in Rijeka, Croatia, the University of Debrecen, Hungary, and the University of Bologna. She was previously a visiting registrar and clinical research fellow in the hematology units of the Institute of Cancer Research and The Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, both in Sutton, UK, and is past Head of the Outpatient Clinic at the Jena University Hospital in Jena, Germany. As a trainee she has been awarded the Abstract Achievement Award from the American Society of Hematology (ASH) during the ASH Annual Meeting and the Travel Grant from the European Hematology Association (EHA) during EHA annual meeting. She holds national and international professional memberships with organizations including the EHA, the Italian Society of Hematology, and the German Association of Hematology and Oncology.
Dr Brioli has authored or co-authored over 50 scientific articles that have been published in peer-reviewed journals including Blood, Leukemia, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology, as well as five book chapters and over 120 congress abstracts. She is a reviewer for journals including Leukemia, Haematologica, and the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology.

Dr Angela McLigeyo

Angela McLigeyo is a licensed Physician and Medical Oncologist practicing in Kenya. She has a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi, a M.Sc. in Clinical Oncology from Ulm University (Germany), and a Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi. In addition, she obtained a 5-year board certification in Medical Oncology from ESMO in 2019. She has over 18 years of experiences in hospital and clinical settings.
She is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is also a fellow of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians.
Her core skills are in clinical decision making in internal medicine and oncology, conducting trainings, streamlining medical education and conducting research as well as participation in the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
Dr McLigeyo currently provides comprehensive oncology healthcare at both public and private health facilities, conducts research in oncology and internal medicine when opportunities arise, and is engaged in teaching internal medicine and oncology at the Kenyatta University. She has authored several research articles in peer reviewed journals and presented abstracts at several conferences.

Dr Matilda Ong’ondi

Matilda Ong’ondi is a Consultant Physician and Clinical Hemato-Oncologist at the Kenyatta National Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya’s oldest and largest hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree (2005) and a Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in Internal Medicine (2010), both from the University of Nairobi. She is registered with the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council as an Internal Medicine Specialist.
Dr. Matilda pursued her Clinical Hemato-oncology training at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia in 2017. In addition, she has undertaken various short Fellowship opportunities through the following institutions: International Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Foundation (Royal Adelaide Hospital and SAHMRI Adelaide, 2017); American Society of Hematology, Visitor Training Program at The Cancer Therapy and Research Centre, San Antonio Texas (2014); and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (2010).
Her main interests are: Multiple Myeloma; Acute Leukemia; Chronic Leukemia; and Platelet disorders. Her other interests are Psycho-Oncology and Clinical Research. She is also passionate about clinical bedside teaching and mentorship.
Dr. Matilda is a member of various societies: Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO); European Hematology Association (EHA); and International Society of Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH). In addition, she served as a member of the bodies that developed the Kenya National Cancer Guidelines and NCCN Harmonized Guidelines.

Dr Gloria Omondi (Moderator)

Gloria Omondi is a consultant physician currently based at Kenyatta National Hospital, Cancer Treatment Center.
She has interests in management of solid cancers and cancer research.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery and a Master’s Degree in Internal medicine from the University of Nairobi and an MSC in Oncology from Queen Mary University of London.

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Management of Prostate Cancer
2023-09-28 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Helena Musau
Helena Musau is a Consultant Clinical/Radiation Oncologist and Head of the Oncology Department at Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital.
She is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Radiation Oncology program.
She is a member of various Ministry of Health technical working groups aimed at improving access to cancer care in Kenya.
Dr Helena is the first recipient of the Leadership Program of Women in Oncology by the City Cancer Challenge Foundation and ASCO. She serves in the International Education Steering Group at ASCO and is a member of the Public Policy Committee at ESMO.
Dr Musau is the current Secretary for the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology.
Dr Samuel N.K. Waweru
S. N. K. Waweru is a Consulting Urologist at the Nairobi Hospital, Mater Hospital among others. He is formerly the chair, Department of Surgery at the Mater Hospital.
He holds a Master’s from the University of Nairobi, urology training from KCMC Moshi, Tanzania.
His interests are in prostatic cancer and urolithiasis.
Dr Musila Mutala (Moderator)
Musila Mutala is a Consultant Radiologist and Cancer Imaging Specialist, and a lecturer in the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine at the University of Nairobi.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi and a Master’s in Radiology from the same institution. He also holds a Master’s in Oncologic Imaging from the University of Pisa, Italy.
Dr Mutala practices in General Radiology and Cancer Imaging. He has voluminous experience in Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Genitourinary and Gynecologic tumors.
His research interests are in Oncologic Imaging, Diagnostic Tests Accuracy and Radiology Education.
Dr Mutala has published several articles in local and international peer reviewed journals. He has presented papers in local and international radiology and oncology conferences, some with awards. He has attended various hands-on training courses and workshops on specific cancer sites imaging in Europe, UK, US and Hong Kong.
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Kenya Association of Radiologists (KAR).
Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO).
European Society of Oncologic Imaging (ESOI).
International Cancer Imaging Society (ICIS).
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)

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Breast Cancer - Role of Diet & Physical Activity
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:

Dr Lindsay Peterson

Lindsay Peterson is a medical oncologist dedicated to the care and survivorship of patients with breast cancer and trained in clinical research. Her research interests include intervention development for improving cancer and treatment-related outcomes, mainly through lifestyle modification.
She completed her medical school at Tulane University and her residency and fellowship at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. She completed the Master of Science in Clinical Research program at the Medical University of South Carolina. She has completed and is actively involved in multidisciplinary projects related to both lifestyle modification and chemotherapy related toxicities. She is on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Survivorship panel where she leads the Healthy Lifestyles Subcommittee and is funded by the American Cancer Society to study the prognostic significance of specific dietary factors in breast cancer and to identify a novel, lifestyle-linked prognostic biomarker in breast cancer. She is site PI for investigator-initiated studies and large national and international randomized controlled trials of various interventions in treatment of breast cancer patients on active treatment and breast cancer survivors.

Dr Tracy Irura (Moderator)

Tracy Irura is a Senior Registrar in Clinical Oncology at Kenyatta University Teaching, Research and Referral Hospital.
She holds a Master’s in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Alexandria University, Egypt.
Dr Irura is the co-founder of the Integrated Cancer Research Foundation of Kenya an NGO that seeks to rid Africa of the cancer burden and be a leading cancer research organization in the world.
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Breast Cancer - screening and diagnosis
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30
Dr Joan-Paula Bor-Malenya

Joan-Paula Bor-Malenya is a public health specialist with a special interest in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and 15 years professional experience in the Kenyan public health sector, including over 10 years in clinical care and hospital management.
She is currently the Lead for the Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Pillar in the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP), Ministry of Health. Her role involves developing and implementing policies and programs towards the achievement of the National Cancer Control Strategy. She coordinated the development of the National Cancer Screening Guidelines in 2018 and is keen to see through the advancement of a harmonized cancer screening program nationwide. She also coordinates the National Technical Working Group on Cancer Prevention, Early Detection & Screening. Dr Bor holds a Master of Science in Global Health & Non-Communicable Diseases from University of Edinburgh.

Dr Eric Hungu

Eric Hungu is a surgeon based at Kenyatta National Hospital, the biggest referral hospital in East Africa. He runs a reputable breast clinic at the hospital. He undertook a one-year sub-specialty training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at The University of Cape Town in 2017.
He has been involved in the drafting of National Cancer Screening Guidelines and National Cancer Treatment Protocols as an advisor to the Ministry of Health, under the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). He also serves in the Surgical Society of Kenya National Council having served in various capacities since 2011.
Dr. Hungu completed his Masters training in General Surgery at the University of Nairobi in 2011. Subsequently, he was posted to Lodwar where he worked for one year as the District Surgeon: the only surgeon between South Sudan and Eldoret. During this period, he was on the panel of the AMREF Flying Doctors where he would carry out week long surgical outreach initiatives in the remote areas that have no access to surgeons. Hospitals he visited during this stint include Hola, Mpeketoni, and Mandera.
He was later transferred to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Kayole, where he worked for a year before he was employed at the Kenyatta National Hospital, as a Medical Specialist.
He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Nairobi in 2003, and worked as an intern at Nyeri PGH, prior to his posting to Maralal, in Samburu County as a Medical Officer.
Dr. Eric is passionate in ensuring every Kenyan receives healthcare and ensures he makes a positive impact through interactions with his patients.

Dr Daniel Gathege (Moderator)

Daniel Gathege is the General Surgery Unit Head and COSECSA Program Director at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital.
He holds a Masters of Medicine in Surgery from the Aga Khan University.
Dr Gathege has an interest in addressing the increasing surgical burden and the unmet need in surgical oncology in the region.
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:30
Dr Nusayba A. Bagegni
Nusayba Bagegni, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology, Department of Medicine, at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. She is an Associate Member of the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center. She serves as the Breast Cancer Clinical Trials Leader and Associate Medical Director of Clinical Research for the Division of Oncology.
Dr. Bagegni earned her medical degree with research distinction from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. While at Washington University School of Medicine, she went on to complete a Hematology/Oncoloy fellowship, serving as Chief Fellow, where she received the Hanna Jean Khoury Outstanding Graduate Award. Dr. Bagegni is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. Dr. Bagegni specializes in the care of patients with early-stage and advanced breast cancer.
Dr. Bagegni has research interests focused on developing novel therapies for breast cancer and disease monitoring strategies. She serves as a Principal Investigator for several clinical trials, including Study Chair of the National Cancer Institute Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (NCI CTEP) trial investigating a novel treatment approach for patients with advanced triple negative breast cancer.
She is a member of the Siteman Cancer Center Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee. Dr. Bagegni is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). She is a panel member for the NCCN Anti-emesis Guidelines Panel. She is Breast Cancer Committee member for Alliance, HCRN (Hoosier Cancer Research Network) and ACCRU (Academic and Community Cancer Research United), as well as the Siteman Cancer Center Breast Cancer Equity Group.
Dr Njoki Njiraini
Njoki Njiraini is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Cancer Treatment Centre in The Nairobi Hospital.
She has been key in instituting multidisciplinary meetings, problem oriented research in the department, and streamlining patient care within the oncology clinics in the public and private sector.
Dr. Njiraini holds a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s Degree in Radiation Oncology from the University of Cape Town, is a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology (FCRO) South Africa and a graduate of the Harvard POETIC Fellowship programme.
Dr Angela Waweru (Moderator)
Angela Waweru studied Medicine at the University of Sheffield. She completed her internship and core medical training at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals before joining the same NHS Trust for her training in Clinical Oncology, where she completed her training in 2015. She then spent just under one year working as a Locum Consultant in Clinical Oncology after which she relocated to Kenya. She currently works as a Radiation Oncologist at AKUH, N where she is the Vice Chair of the Haematology Oncology department and Section Head of Radiation.
Her main interests include the appropriate implementation of new radiotherapy technologies in the clinic and re-irradiation.
Dr. Waweru is also keen on promoting radiotherapy governance; she has been instrumental in forming radiotherapy safety committees, peer review meetings and service development projects.
She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists [Clinical Oncology Faculty] FRCR, Member of the Royal College of Physicians, MRCP. She is also a member of European Society of Radiation Oncology, ESTRO and Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology, KESHO.
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Clinical Research in Breast Cancer
2024-03-07 19:00 - 20:30
Speaker Profiles

Professor Nicholas Othieno-Abinya
Nicholas Anthony Othieno-Abinya is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Nairobi Hospital Cancer Centre. He was formerly Professor of Medicine at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, where he was the director of Medical Oncology Fellowship Program and also the head of Haematology/Oncology at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. In 2009 and 2010 he was Head of Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
He holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine of the University of Nairobi, completed fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Royal London Hospital (University of London) in 1992, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
His research interests are in malignant haematology and breast cancer, in which he has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. He also has keen interest in molecular oncology. He has also authored a text book titled Drug Treatment of Haematologic Neoplasms. He has also co-authored cancer booklets, and has written chapters in several books. His latest book titled ‘Shadow in Perpetuity’ by Lambert Publishers was released in December 2019.
Dr. Othieno-Abinya is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and served in its International Affairs Committee from 2010-2012; Africa Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), having been Vice Chair for Eastern Africa and was a long time member of Council; and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He founded Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), of which he was the first Chair, and is still its Patron. His outstanding academic achievements were profiled in the University of Nairobi magazine,’ Varsity Focus’ of September 2017.
He has received several awards and honours, including the Kenya Breast Health Programme Award in appreciation of contribution to success of the Breast Cancer Survivors’ Conference on 11-14 July 2003; Kenya Breast Health Programme Award in recognition for outstanding contribution to the care of women with breast cancer in Kenya; Best Oral Presentation by Established Scientist Award, 2ND KASH Conference, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi; 2018 Harvard Global Health Catalyst: Distinguished African Ambassador Award.
Professor Fredrick Chite
Fredrick Chite Asirwa M.D. is the CEO of International Cancer Institute, an organization whose main purpose is to expand Education, Clinical Care and Training opportunities in cancer control and research across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) through multi-sectoral collaborations and partnerships with relevant organizations both governmental and NGOs.
He is a Medical Oncologist & Hematologist, PD/PI of several access to personalized cancer care and research initiatives including Blueprint Program (Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda), Shining Tower Program, Clinical Trials Program-all geared towards enhancing early detection, promoting primary HPV screening, providing SOC diagnostics & therapeutics cancer research. He has developed several training programs including SSA Oncology Preceptorship training, Digital Pathology Program, Telemedicine Program, Oncology training for Physician assistants (Clinical Officers), development of Oncology Nursing training program in Kenya, Medical Oncology Fellowship Program, Oncology Pharmacy program and assisted in the development of gynecologic oncology program. He also conducts Oncology and Hematology Clinical Trials in SSA.
He was previously (2011-2019), the Director of Academic Model Providing Access to Health Care (AMPATH Oncology & Hematology Consortium) in Kenya. In this role he developed infrastructure for telemedicine at AMPATH, created a robust hematology & oncology outreach program in rural Kenya and participated in the development of the Kenya National Cancer Control policies, strategic plans and guidelines by the National MOH. As PI to various clinical and research programs he established Multiple Myeloma program, Lymphoma Program, functional tumor registry, Breast Cancer screening & treatment program, Hemophilia and Sickle cell diagnostics, treatment & research, EMR for Oncology care and screening, a multinational Lung Cancer Control Program, MLCCP (Kenya, South Africa, Lesotho, Tanzania, and Eswatini). He also teaches at various Universities in SSA and participates in Scientific Review Committees (SRC) of various Oncology Clinical Trial Centers in SSA.
Dr Manel Haj Mansoor
Manel Haj is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Section Head of Medical Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She is also the current Fellowship Program Director in The Department of Hematology Oncology.
She graduated from the University Tunis, and undertook her Core Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training the most prestigious University Hospitals in Tunisia where she received her certificate of completion in 2017. She has also received part of training at the Gustave Roussy Institute of cancer treatment in Paris, France.
She has previously worked as consultant medical oncologist and lecturer at Abdurrahman Mami University Hospital, Tunisia and at a leading health care facility in Nairobi.
Dr Haj is passionate about increasing cancer awareness and promoting screening and early detection. She has also a special interest in precision oncology and clinical research and is currently investigator in several clinical trials in the Cancer Research Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital.
She is a member of American (ASCO), European (ESMO) ,Tunisian and Kenyan societies of medical oncology ((STOM and KESHO).
Dr Lillian Ouma
Lilian Ouma holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) Degree from Moi University in Eldoret, Kenya. As a medical doctor and current head of clinical research at the International Cancer Institute, she provides oversight on various clinical research projects. In this capacity, she is in charge of the management of both observational and interventional research projects, in various therapeutic fields, ensuring all study activities are conducted according to the study protocols. In her current capacity as the research manager, she has played a pivotal role in the establishment of research processes/systems within the research unit.
She is tasked with the responsibility of coordinating the execution of clinical trial protocols, overseeing participant recruitment and retention activities, and executing clinical quality and data quality management plans. Moreover, she has a host of skills in a wide range of study-related activities including preparation of study protocols, study budgets, site preparation for study start-up activities, study site initiation and closeout, development of research study SOPs, quality management plan (QMP), informed consent forms (ICFs), and case report forms (CRFs). Her extensive understanding of the principles of clinical research and applicable regulations as well as in-depth knowledge of both local and global regulatory requirements have been instrumental in her current role.
Dr Naftali Busakhala (Moderator)
Naftali Busakhala is a Senior Lecturer and specialist Physician at Moi University and Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital. He is the departmental postgraduate coordinator at the department of pharmacology and toxicology at Moi University. He is the co-chairman of the Ampath Oncology working group. Dr Busakhala is the principal investigator of the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, Moi University Site. He is also the principal investigator of the Lung and Breast Cancer Projects.
He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Prevention and Research, Lyon France. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
Dr Busakhala is the current President of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University and a Masters of Medicine in Internal Medicine from University of Nairobi. He also received post graduate training in Pharmacology from Tianjin University China and Makerere University Uganda. He was a Fogarty trainee in Haematology and Oncology at Brown University, USA.
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Management of Multiple Myeloma
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Angela McLigeyo
Angela McLigeyo is a licensed Physician and Medical Oncologist practicing in Kenya. She has a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi, a M.Sc. in Clinical Oncology from Ulm University (Germany), and a Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi. In addition, she obtained a 5-year board certification in Medical Oncology from ESMO in 2019. She has over 17 years of experiences in hospital and clinical settings.
She is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is also a fellow of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians.
Her core skills are in clinical decision making in internal medicine and oncology, conducting trainings, streamlining medical education and conducting research as well as participation in the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
Dr McLigeyo currently provides comprehensive oncology healthcare at both public and private health facilities, conducts research in oncology and internal medicine when opportunities arise, and is engaged in teaching internal medicine and oncology at the Kenyatta University. She has authored several research articles in peer reviewed journals and presented abstracts at several conferences.
Dr Peter Oyiro
Peter Oyiro is currently a Lecturer at the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics-The University of Nairobi. He also a consultant Physician and Medical Oncologist at the Kenyatta National Hospital Teaching and Referral Hospital, Nairobi. He attended his Research Fellowship in Hematological Malignancies at the West Virginia University Cancer Center (2013) and Medical Oncology fellowship at the University of Nairobi (2018).
He is a member of Kenya Society of Hematologist and Oncologist (KESHO), American Society of Clinical Oncologist (ASCO) and the European Society of Medical Oncologists( ESMO).
Dr. Oyiro main interest is in Research and cancer education particularly in Hematological Malignancies, HIV associated neoplasms and Sickle cell disease as well as newer cancer targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Dr Caroline Tonio (Moderator)
Caroline Tonio is currently a Consultant Physician and Medical Oncologist at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital in Kenya.
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Management of Triple Negative Breast Cancer
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:30
Dr Sitna Ali Mwanzi
Sitna Ali Mwanzi is a consultant medical oncologist working at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi Kenya.
She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi and Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She undertook a fellowship in Medical Oncology at Barts Health NHS Trust in the United Kingdom attaining a Specialist Certificate in Medical Oncology from the Royal College of Physicians and Association of Cancer Physicians in the United Kingdom. She also has a Master of Science in Advanced Oncology from Ulm University in Germany.
Her research interests in breast cancer, lung cancer and CML.
Dr Eric Hungu
Eric Hungu is a surgeon based at Kenyatta National Hospital, the biggest referral hospital in East Africa. He runs a reputable breast clinic at the hospital. He undertook a one-year sub-specialty training in Breast and Endocrine Surgery at The University of Cape Town in 2017.
He has been involved in the drafting of National Cancer Screening Guidelines and National Cancer Treatment Protocols as an advisor to the Ministry of Health, under the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP). He also serves in the Surgical Society of Kenya National Council having served in various capacities since 2011.
Dr. Hungu completed his Masters training in General Surgery at The University of Nairobi in 2011. Subsequently, he was posted to Lodwar where he worked for one year as the District Surgeon: the only surgeon between South Sudan and Eldoret. During this period, he was on the panel of the AMREF Flying Doctors where he would carry out week long surgical outreach initiatives in the remote areas that have no access to surgeons. Hospitals he visited during this stint include Hola, Mpeketoni, and Mandera.
He was later transferred to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Kayole, where he worked for a year before he was employed at the Kenyatta National Hospital, as a Medical Specialist.
He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Nairobi in 2003, and worked as an intern at Nyeri PGH, prior to his posting to Maralal, in Samburu County as a Medical Officer.
Dr. Eric is passionate in ensuring every Kenyan receives healthcare and ensures he makes a positive impact through interactions with his patients.
Professor Mohsen Mokhtar
Mohsen Mokhtar is a Professor of Clinical Oncology in Al-Kasr Al-Aini Medical School and Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. Prof Mokhtar assisted in developing the syllabus and course structure at Al-Kasr Al-Aini, as well as, supervised several research programs and theses.
Prof Mokhtar is the managing Director of Cairo University Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine NEMROCK and the President of CANSURVIVE.
Prof Mokhtar has published more than 50 articles in several regional magazines in topics including: breast, lung, pediatric, colorectal, ovarian malignancies NHL and hematologic malignancies. Professionally, he has more than 20 years of experience in hospital management. He is currently the chief medical director in Elaj group covering the clinical and medical audit of group facilities.
Dr Irene Weru (Moderator)
Irene Weru has worked at Kenyatta National Hospital since 2003 and is current head of clinical pharmacy.
Dr. Weru holds a master’s degree in Clinical Pharmacy with sub-specialization in oncology pharmacy from the University of Nairobi.
Dr. Weru is a member of various National and international technical working groups including Demand Forecasting and Quantification TWG of the Coalition for Access to NCD Medicines, ChemoSafe Regional TWG, Pharmacy Advisory Council -Global HOPE Pediatric Hematology /Oncology Centers of Excellence and NCI-Kenya Quality Management Expert Working Group.
Dr. Weru is a member of several professional associations including HOPAK, PSK, KESHO and ISOPP. She is the current Secretary to the International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners (ISOPP).
Besides oncology, Dr. Weru has interest in medicines management and use especially medicine formulary management. She is also an honorary lecturer at University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy and provides research and clinical practice supervision to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
2024-03-28 19:00 - 20:30

Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
2024-04-04 19:00 - 20:30

Ovarian Cancer
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event (Zoom), Kenya
Speaker Profiles

Dr Anisa Mburu
Anisa Mburu is a gynecologic oncologist at the Aga Khan Hospital, Mombasa. She is a clinical researcher with special interest in HPV-associated cancers particularly cervical cancer, pediatric gynecological cancers and palliative care with publications and ongoing research projects on the same.
She graduated as a fellow and Early Career Faculty Mentor for the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) as well as the International Cancer Institute (ICI). She completed her Editorial fellowship and has started her tenure as a reviewer for the International Journal of Gynecological Cancer (IJGC). She is also IGCS certified in the Palliative Care Program and as a Trainer of Trainers for the Preinvasive Disease Program and recently selected to be the co-chair of the Palliative Care Work group for IGCS.
Dr Anisa serves as an expert advisor for the WHO sub-committee on the Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy through Surgical Capacity Building. She is currently on the IGCS education committee for the development of the Palliative Care curriculum and Nursing curriculum for gynecologic oncology.
She commenced her 2-year mentorship core with the European Society Of Gynecological Oncology and European Network of Young Gynecologic Oncologists (ESGO-ENYGO) Program under tutelage of Prof. Anna Fagotti.
She participated in the curriculum development and Colposcopy training of primary health care workers for the joint effort between the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP) and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).
She did her postgraduate (residency and fellowship) training at Moi University, Kenya and her MBA at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. Her undergraduate training was at University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Professor Mario Mendes Leitao
Mario Mendes Leitao is a US board certified gynecologic oncologist and a member of multiple national and international societies as well as a member of multiple national committees. He currently serves as the Director for the Minimal Access and Robotic Surgery (MARS) Program in the Department of Surgery at MSKCC which includes all of the surgical services in addition to Gynecology.
Prof Mendes is also the Director the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program and a Member and Attending Surgeon in the Division of Gynecology within the Department of Surgery at MSKCC as well as a Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is on the Editorial Boards of Gynecologic Oncology and International Journal of Gynecologic Cancers.
He is the Section Editor for Gynecologic Oncology Section in the Annals of Surgical Oncology. He is also a member of the Oncology Special Interest Group and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for AAGL.
Prof Mario has authored over 240 peer reviewed publications, over 80 reviews and chapters.
Dr Sumant Gupta
Sumant Gupta is a Senior Consultant & Head Medical Oncology, Hematology, BMT & Director at the Metro Cancer Institute, India. He is a renowned cancer expert and has a vast experience of treating all cancers. He trained at the Cancer Institute (WIA) Adyar, Chennai and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
His area of expertise includes haematological malignancies and bone marrow transplants. He has been credited for performing Faridabad’s first ever bone marrow transplant.
He has received many awards and recognitions including TYSA Young Scholar Award (Medical Oncologist) for the best DM – Oncology Fellow (2015).
He has many publications in peer reviewed national and international journals.
He is currently the executive committee member of the Indian Society of Oncology & Breast Cancer Foundation India.
Dr Elly Benjamin Odongo (Moderator)
Benjamin Odongo Elly is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Gynaecologic Oncologist with over 23 years of experience in clinical practice and programmatic leadership of public health initiatives. He is a Senior Lecturer and Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Kenyatta University School of Medicine.
He has previously served as the Head of The Department of Gynaecologic Oncology at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) Eldoret/Moi University and Honorary Lecturer at Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Moi University School of Medicine.
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Colorectal Cancer
2024-05-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event (Zoom), Kenya
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Speaker profiles

Dr Helena Musau
Helena Musau is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist working at Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital. She is also an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Nairobi, Radiation Oncology program.
Dr. Musau is a Member of various Ministry of Health technical working groups aimed at improving access to cancer care in Kenya, and the current Secretary of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
Dr Musau has worked in both the private and public sectors as well as managed oncology and palliative care projects at various levels over the last 13 years.
Dr Andrew Odhiambo
Andrew Odhiambo is a Consultant Physician/Medical Oncologist & Program Director/Lecturer (Medical Oncology Fellowship Program) at the University of Nairobi. Dr. Andrew holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi. He has attended preceptorship training in Haematological Oncology & Infectious Diseases from the University of Maryland Marleen & Stewart Greenbaum Cancer Centre in the United States. He later did his Fellowship in Medical Oncology in the United Kingdom and was certified by the Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom as well as the Association of Cancer Physicians and the European Society for Medical Oncology. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh as well as the East, Central & Southern Africa College of Physicians.
Dr Andrew is the outgoing Secretary & former Treasurer of Kenya Society of Haematology & Oncology (KESHO). He is a member of KAP, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC & ECSACOP. Dr. Andrew serves as an expert advisor for local and international bodies i.e. MOH, Kenya Cancer Prevention TWG, ASCO & NCCN Cancer Treatment Guidelines Committees. He has published several articles on cancer in both international and local peer reviewed scientific journals.
Dr. Andrew was awarded the prestigious Business Daily Africa Top 40 under 40 men in the year 2017. He is passionate about cancer education and awareness especially through digital platforms. He has over 50 appearances in mainstream local and international TV and print media promoting cancer awareness.
His key areas of sub specialization and interest include Colon cancer, Stomach cancer, Breast Cancer, Pancreatic, Liver & Bile Duct cancer, Cancer or Unknown Primary, Lymphoma as well as newer treatments i.e. Immunotherapy & Targeted therapy for Colon, Skin, Lung, Kidney cancers etc. For his full profile, please visit www.drandrewodhiambo.com
Professor Mohsen Mokhtar
Mohsen Mokhtar is a Professor of Clinical Oncology in Al-Kasr Al-Aini Medical School and Cairo University, Cairo Egypt. Prof Mokhtar assisted in developing the syllabus and course structure at Al-Kasr Al-Aini, as well as, supervised several research programs and theses.
Prof Mokhtar is the managing Director of Cairo University Center of Oncology and Nuclear Medicine NEMROCK and the President of CANSURVIVE.
Prof Mokhtar has published more than 50 articles in several regional magazines in topics including: breast, lung, pediatric, colorectal, ovarian malignancies NHL and hematologic malignancies. Professionally, he has more than 20 years of experience in hospital management. He is currently the chief medical director in Elaj group covering the clinical and medical audit of group facilities.
Dr Allan Njau
Allan Njau is an Assistant Professor in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi (2008), Master of medicine in Anatomic Pathology from the Aga Khan University (2016) and a fellowship in Molecular Pathology from Augusta University, GA, USA (2020). His roles include clinical service in the Anatomic Pathology and Molecular Pathology sections of the institution as well as teaching.
Dr Njau’s interests are in the fields of molecular assays, especially oncology testing, bioinformatics, laboratory management and hepatobiliary pathology. His past and current research engagements are in the areas of pathology informatics, Acute myeloid leukemia, endometrial carcinoma, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, Covid-19, gastric cancer and Helicobacter pylori infections. He is a member of the Association for Molecular Pathology and American Association of Cancer Research.
Dr Daniel Gathege
Daniel Gathege is the General Surgical Unit Head and COSECSA Program Director at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital.
He holds a Masters of Medicine in Surgery from the Aga Khan University.
Dr Gathege has an interest in addressing the increasing surgical burden and the unmet need in surgical oncology in the region.
Dr Stephen Kibengo Chege (Moderator)
Stephen Chege is a Clinical Oncologist at the Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital Oncology Center.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Kampala International University, Uganda and a Master’s in Clinical Oncology from Muhumbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
His areas of interest in oncology include GIT Cancers, Head and Neck Cancers, Prostate and Cervical Cancer.
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Melanoma
2024-05-23 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:

Professor Nicholas Othieno-Abinya
Nicholas Anthony Othieno-Abinya is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Nairobi Hospital Cancer Centre. He was formerly Professor of Medicine at the University of Nairobi, Kenya, where he was the director of Medical Oncology Fellowship Program and also the head of Haematology/Oncology at the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. In 2009 and 2010 he was Head of Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
He holds a Master’s degree in Internal Medicine of the University of Nairobi, completed fellowship in Medical Oncology at the Royal London Hospital (University of London) in 1992, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
His research interests are in malignant haematology and breast cancer, in which he has published widely in peer-reviewed journals. He also has keen interest in molecular oncology. He has also authored a text book titled Drug Treatment of Haematologic Neoplasms. He has also co-authored cancer booklets, and has written chapters in several books. His latest book titled ‘Shadow in Perpetuity’ by Lambert Publishers was released in December 2019.
Dr. Othieno-Abinya is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and served in its International Affairs Committee from 2010-2012; Africa Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC), having been Vice Chair for Eastern Africa and was a long time member of Council; and European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). He founded Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), of which he was the first Chair, and is still its Patron. His outstanding academic achievements were profiled in the University of Nairobi magazine,’ Varsity Focus’ of September 2017.
He has received several awards and honours, including the Kenya Breast Health Programme Award in appreciation of contribution to success of the Breast Cancer Survivors’ Conference on 11-14 July 2003; Kenya Breast Health Programme Award in recognition for outstanding contribution to the care of women with breast cancer in Kenya; Best Oral Presentation by Established Scientist Award, 2ND KASH Conference, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi; 2018 Harvard Global Health Catalyst: Distinguished African Ambassador Award.
Dr Kenedy Ondede
Kenedy Ondede is a Consultant Hepatobiliopancreatic/Laparoscopic Surgeon at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). He is the Chief Medical Specialist at KNH.
His special interests include:

Surgical gastroenterology
Champion in Liver/Bariatric and Reflux surgery

He is a member of various professional membership bodies including SSK, GSK, HSK, EAHPBA/IHPBA and WAALS.
Dr Ondede was awarded the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) for Champion Innovative Surgery 2023.
Dr Sze Wai Chan
Sze Wai Chan is a medical oncologist in private practice at Sandton Oncology, Johannesburg, South Africa.
She is the director of clinical research at Sandton Oncology and is involved as principal and sub-investigator in local and international clinical trials. She is a member of ASCO, ESMO, IASLC and is an EXCO member of SASMO since 2022. She is the vice president of the Melanoma Society South Africa (MSSA). Her main interests are lung cancer, melanoma, head and neck cancer and urogenital cancer. She has authored or co-authored in peer-reviewed journals and has presented abstracts locally and abroad. She also serves on both local and international Advisory Boards. She was trained professionally at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, and she was involved previously with the Wits HREC (Human Research Ethics Committee). She is a co-organizer in the recent SASMO/SASCETS congress (Cape Town), 4-7 April 2024, and the skin cancer symposium (Cape Town), 1-2 March 2024.
Dr Esther Gathura (Moderator)
Dr Esther Wangui Gathura is a Senior Instructor and Consultant in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, based at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. Her main areas of interest are in Skin Cancer Management, Burns and Hand Surgery. She also conducts Breast Reconstruction, Lower Limb Reconstruction and Aesthetic Surgery.
She attained her undergraduate qualification in Medicine (MBBS) from the University of London, St Georges Medical School in 2008 where she qualified with multiple Merit Awards, along with an Intercalated BSc degree in Anatomy. Dr Gathura completed foundation medical training in the the London Deanery at the Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital following which she embarked on Core Surgical Training Yorkshire and Humber Deanery in the UK where she was first exposed to Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Leeds General Infirmary. She gained the Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons qualification in 2011. Following this she then successfully applied for the competitive National Training Programme in Plastic Surgery and was placed in the East of England Deanery where she rotated in various internationally renowned Plastic Surgery Centres in the region and was exposed to various disciplines, including Skin Cancer Management, Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction, Breast Reconstruction, Hand Surgery Burn Care and Aesthetic Surgery and Microsurgery. During this period, she also completed a Master of Science with Merit in Burn Care. Dr Gathura gained her Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery qualification (FRCS Plast) in 2020 and was awarded a Certificate of Completion of Training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (CCT) in 2022. Following training completion, she embarked on a Fellowship post in Paediatric Plastic Surgery at the Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. She is currently registered the General Medical Council (GMC) UK, Specialist Register as a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
Dr Gathura always aimed to practice plastic surgery in Kenya form the outset, and hence kept the range of her clinical experience broad and relevant to her setting. Upon relocation back to Kenya, she underwent a rigorous Peer review process and was subsequently registered with the Kenyan Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and attained Specialist Recognition in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with the KMPDC in 2023.
Dr Gathura is also widely published and has carried out multiple regional and international presentations. She is currently a member of the Education Committee of the Kenya Plastics Reconstructive and Aesthetics Surgeons (KSPRAS) and sits on the Oncology Committee within the Surgical Society of Kenya SSK.
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Survivorship/Palliative Care
2024-06-06 07:00 - 20:30
Dr Zipporah Ali
Zipporah Ali is a Palliative Care Physician and a Public Health Specialist and is the currently an independent consultant. She serves on the boards of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA) and the African Palliative Care Association (APCA). She is the recent past chair of the NCD Alliance Kenya (NCDAK) and the past Vice President of Africa Organization for Research & Training in Cancer (AORTIC) East Africa.
Dr Ali was the Executive Director of Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association (KEHPCA), a position she held for 14 years before she retired in 2021. She also worked in the first hospice in Kenya-Nairobi Hospice as the Senior Medical Officer for over 14 years before she left to set up KEHPCA. In her retirement, she continues to be involved in advocacy and creating awareness on NCDS including cancer. She has received a number of awards for her work in palliative care nationally, regionally and globally. These include:

European Association for Palliative Care (EAPC) Palliative Care Leadership Award 2023
Doctor of Law Honoris Causa-University of Dundee (2018) in recognition for her work in palliative care regionally and globally
International Humanitarian Award-Women4Africa (2018)
Social Impact Award for the Sub-Saharan Africa region-British Council (2018)
Honorary Doctor of the University by Oxford Brookes University (2012)
Individual Advocacy Award by the African Palliative Care Association and Open Society Foundations (2013

Dr Joyfrida Chepchumba
Joyfrida Chepchumba is a pharmacist working with the Ministry of Health, Kenya for over 10 years in the public health system. She holds a Master’s degree in Health Economics and Policy and a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy both from the University of Nairobi. She is currently the Program Officer in charge of Treatment, Palliative Care, and Survivorship Pillar at the National Cancer Control Program. She coordinates all activities pertaining to cancer treatment, including partnering with health experts in both public and private sector to develop policies and guidelines to inform best practice in cancer treatment. She has coordinated development of several health policies related to cancer management including the first Kenyan Palliative Care Policy, the National Radiotherapy protocols and Rehabilitation guidelines for children with cancer. She also oversees the M-saratani mobile platform, an e-learning platform which hosts content on early diagnosis of cancer targeting primary healthcare workers in the country.
She has submitted abstracts to different local and international conferences including the World Cancer Congress (2022), Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (2022), Oncology Nurses Chapter (2022) PSK (2015).
She is passionate about collaborations in developing robust heath systems to improve the quality of life for patients in the oncology space.
Dr Deborah Omeddo
Deborah Omeddo is a Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist working in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
She holds a Master’s in Paediatrics and Child Health from the University of Nairobi. She did her fellowship training at Makerere University.
Dr Omeddo strives to provide quality health services to children living with cancer and blood diseases. Her vision is that all children in Kenya will have access to quality healthcare services regardless of location and socio-economic status.
Dr Pavanraj Chana
Pavanraj Singh Chana is a Kenyan board-certified Medical Officer. His aspirations for pursuing medicine started as a childhood/paediatric cancer survivor treated for advanced head and neck embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Despite collateral damage and several drawbacks, he completed his schooling in Nairobi, obtained his medical degree in 2021 at Moi University in Eldoret and completed his medical internship in PCEA Kikuyu Mission Hospital. He has been keen to advance in clinical care, education and research since he was a medical student by working with the International Cancer Institute, and with the Aga Khan University Hospital Clinical Research Unit as a Medical Officer. Within and beyond these capacities, he has been involved in a number of activities including compiling education material, conducting education sessions, developing audio-visual publications, leading support groups, engaging in screening and clinical work, contributing to multi-disciplinary research work and been part of several clinical trial programs. He has also been supporting the Secretariat and Chairperson/President in administrative/coordinating tasks and the development of the East Central & Southern Africa College of Oncologists (ECSACO).
Dr. Chana distinguished himself early as a Medical Student and Doctor. He has presented Research work at several Conferences and is active in several Community Outreach activities. As an international and local executive member of the Beyond Sciences Initiative (BSI), he has helped initiate and implement a mentorship program for vulnearable populations including street youth and refugees, developed drug adherence programs, delivered health education and motivational talks in various forums. He has also been focused on developing evidence-based innovative solutions to medical challenges. He is ambitious to use these qualities in his aspirations to pursue residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Medical Oncology and Hematology to eventually serve populations in sub-Saharan Africa.
Ms Benda Kithaka (Moderator)
Benda Kithaka is a Health Advocacy & Behaviour Change Communications Specialist, with over 20 years’ experience in communications, research, and health advocacy.
She is the founder of KILELE Health Association, a Kenyan non-profit organization located in Nairobi, with a mandate to operate in the country’s 47 Counties.
KILELE Health specializes in empowering people living with chronic conditions (cancer and other NCDs) and their caregivers to use their lived experiences as advocacy tools for disease prevention, stigma reduction and improvement of quality of life beyond the diagnosis. The organization is committed to engaging members and other stakeholders in improving the understanding of quality of life issues. Current programmes focus on advocacy, behaviour change communications, capacity building, and exchange of best practice, research, and resourcing. This is achieved through promotion of physical activity, mental wellness, financial wellness and pursuit of optimal health; as tools for the attainment of wellbeing.
Benda sits on various global, regional and local Technical Working Groups in an advocacy and advisory role. She co-chairs the AORTIC Advocacy Special Interest Group regionally in Africa, and in Kenya is Co-Chair of the STOP Cervical Cancer technical working group. She is also a Trainer, Facilitator and Public Speaker in advocacy for Women’s Health. Previously she served on the Board of Women4Cancer for nine years, a Kenyan NGO she co-founded in 2012, whose Vision is a Cervical Cancer Free Kenya.
She has received various awards including the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) Distinguished Advocacy Award 2019, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) award to participate as the civil society voice in the Regional Consultation on the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in the African Region (May 2019). She is also the Cancer Ambassador of the Year 2016 in Kenya.
An alumni of the AORTIC Master Cancer Advocacy Trainer Programme in 2013, her advocacy work includes writing the WHO Regional Office for Africa Advocacy for Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control in Africa Facilitator Manual in 2015 – 2017, and Master Training of Expert Trainers of Trainers from 10 WHO AFRO Countries in use of the toolkit in Africa (2017).
To complement her advocacy with systems strengthening, she undertook an Executive Diploma in Leading High Performing Healthcare Organisations Program (LeHHO) at the Strathmore Business School: Institute of Healthcare Management in Kenya (2016). In 2020, she was also trained as a MOTH Story Teller, a skill she is using to inspire others to tell their stories in advocacy, acting as a catalyst for change.
Under the KILELE Challenge, Benda summited Mt. Kenya Climb with Cancer Survivors in September 2020, to highlight cancer survivorship challenges and advocate for post treatment empowerment of women cancer survivors across Sub-Sahara Africa.
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Head and Neck Cancer
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:

Dr Njoki Njiraini
Njoki Njiraini is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
She has been key in instituting multidisciplinary meetings, problem oriented research in the department, and streamlining patient care within the oncology clinics in the public and private sector.
Dr Njiraini holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s Degree in Radiation Oncology from the University of Cape Town, is a Fellow of the College of Radiation Oncology (FCRO) South Africa and a graduate of the Harvard POETIC Fellowship programme.
Dr Muhammad Suhail Anwar
Muhammad Suhail Anwar is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and Adjunct Assistant Professor in Medical Oncology at Al Faisal University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He holds several prestigious qualifications, including FRCR and MRCP from renowned institutions in the UK and Ireland. Dr. Anwar has been actively involved in the medical field since obtaining his MBBS degree in 1989.
Throughout his career, Dr. Anwar has been dedicated to research and education, mentoring fellows, residents, and medical students. He has authored numerous publications and presented his work at various national and international conferences. Dr. Anwar’s research interests include breast and gynecological cancers, and he has been involved in several clinical trials.
He is a member of the several professional bodies:
• Classification and Registration with Saudi Health Council (SCFHS)
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (UK)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists (UK)
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (IRELAND)
• Former Member British Gynaecological Cancer Society (UK)
Dr Primus Ochieng (Moderator)
Primus Ochieng is the Programme Director of MMed Radiation Oncology training at the University of Nairobi. He is both a lecturer and a consultant clinical oncologist at Kenyatta National Hospital.
He has keen interest in Head and neck, prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Ochieng is committed to ensure the program produce well qualified oncologists who will make a difference in cancer treatment in the region. To achieve this, he is keen in collaborating with various centers in the developed world in areas of training, research and skill development.
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EA Oncology Summit
2024-06-22 07:00 - 20:30
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Prostate Cancer
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30

Osteogenic Sarcoma
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Angela McLigeyo
Angela McLigeyo is a licensed Physician and Medical Oncologist practicing in Kenya. She has a Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi, a M.Sc. in Clinical Oncology from Ulm University (Germany), and a Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi. In addition, she obtained a 5-year board certification in Medical Oncology from ESMO in 2019. She has over 17 years of experiences in hospital and clinical settings.
She is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She is also a fellow of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Physicians.
Her core skills are in clinical decision making in internal medicine and oncology, conducting trainings, streamlining medical education and conducting research as well as participation in the development of treatment guidelines and protocols.
Dr McLigeyo currently provides comprehensive oncology healthcare at both public and private health facilities, conducts research in oncology and internal medicine when opportunities arise, and is engaged in teaching internal medicine and oncology at the Kenyatta University. She has authored several research articles in peer reviewed journals and presented abstracts at several conferences.
Professor Parmenas Oroko
Parmenas Kibagendi Oroko is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi. He is also the current chairman of the Kenya Orthopaedic Association. He holds an impressive array of qualifications including MBChB, M.Med (Surgery), FRCS (Ed), FRCSEd (Tr & Orth), and FRCS Eng (Tr & Orth). Specializing in lower limb arthroplasty, pelvic and acetabular reconstruction, as well as knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, Prof. Oroko has established himself as a leading expert in his field.
Prof Oroko’s professional journey began in 1986 as a tutorial fellow at the University of Nairobi. His dedication to orthopaedics took him to the UK where he trained and worked as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in lower limb arthroplasty. Upon returning to Kenya in 2011, he continued his practice and introduced advanced surgical techniques at Aga Khan University Hospital.
He is heavily involved in training and mentoring residents, aiming to improve orthopaedic practice in the region. Prof Oroko’s academic contributions include extensive teaching at the University of Nairobi and Aga Khan University, supervision of dissertation research, and numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Additionally, Prof Oroko has played significant roles in administrative capacities, including leading the expansion of orthopaedic services and contributing to reorganization efforts within the Lanarkshire Health Board in the UK. His research focuses on orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty, with his work presented at various local and international conferences.
Prof Oroko’s vision is to develop a center of excellence in orthopaedics in East Africa, providing top-quality services and training future specialists in the region.
Dr Rogers Mongare (Moderator)
Rogers Mongare is a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at the Cancer Treatment Centre, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) with special interest in Head & Neck, GIT, Sarcomas, Urological, Breast and Gynaecological malignancies. He conducts clinical practice and clinical teaching at the largest referral hospital in the region.
He is an honorary lecturer in Radiation Oncology at the Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Medicine, University of Nairobi. He is an active participant at the KNH multidisciplinary tumour boards working closely with other specialists in patient care. He is keen on research, evidence based medicine and passionate on ways of improving treatment outcomes in patients using systemic and radiation treatments. He is an astute specialist oncologist who enjoys the technicalities of planning treatment, using advanced and conventional radiation techniques with computers to deliver treatment. He participates in the technical working groups responsible for developing institutional and national radiotherapy protocols. Besides, he never misses his weekend cross country runs.
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Meet the Expert Dinner
2024-07-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event (Zoom), Kenya
EXPERT PROFILES:
Professor David Carbone
David Carbone is Professor of Internal Medicine, Director of the James Thoracic Oncology Center at the OSUMC and holds the Barbara J. Bonner Chair in Lung Research. He graduated summa cum laude from Amherst College in 1977 and received an MD and PhD in Molecular Biology and Genetics at Johns Hopkins University in 1985. He then did an Internal Medicine internship and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital through 1988 followed by a Medical Oncology fellowship
at the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD. At Vanderbilt he was Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology, and Cancer Biology, and Director of the Thoracic/Head and Neck Cancer Program, Director and Principal Investigator of the Vanderbilt Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in Lung Cancer for 11 years and PI of the Strategic Partnering to Evaluate Cancer Signatures (SPECS) in Lung Cancer UO1 consortium. He was recruited to The Ohio State University in 2012 to direct the James Thoracic Oncology Center.
His research interests, grant support and publications have been focused on lung cancer, and specifically lung cancer genetics, cancer immunotherapy, tumor-associated immunosuppression mechanisms. He has over 300+ peer-reviewed publications, books and review articles, has served on several NCI grant review panels, including the clinical program project parent committee,
and has continuous NCI funding since early in his career. He has served on the Board of Scientific Counselors for the NCI and as Chair of the Lung Biology subcommittee for the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group. His a Past President of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) and currently co-chair of the NCI/CTEP Thoracic Malignancy Steering Committee.
Dr Manel Haj Mansour
Manel Haj is a Consultant Medical Oncologist and Section Head of Medical Oncology at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi. She is also the current Fellowship Program Director in The Department of Hematology Oncology.
She graduated from the University Tunis, and undertook her Core Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training the most prestigious University Hospitals in Tunisia where she received her certificate of completion in 2017. She has also received part of training at the Gustave Roussy Institute of cancer treatment in Paris, France.
She has previously worked as consultant medical oncologist and lecturer at Abdurrahman Mami University Hospital, Tunisia and at a leading health care facility in Nairobi.
Dr Haj is passionate about increasing cancer awareness and promoting screening and early detection. She has also a special interest in precision oncology and clinical research and is currently investigator in several clinical trials in the Cancer Research Unit at Aga Khan University Hospital.
She is a member of American (ASCO), European (ESMO) ,Tunisian and Kenyan societies of medical oncology ((STOM and KESHO).
Dr Allan Njau
Allan Njau is an Assistant Professor in the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital. He holds a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery from the University of Nairobi (2008), Master of medicine in Anatomic Pathology from the Aga Khan University (2016) and a fellowship in Molecular Pathology from Augusta University, GA, USA (2020). His interests are in the fields of precision medicine, molecular assays especially for oncology and has a vibrant research agenda in the areas of lung cancer, pathology informatics, endometrial carcinoma, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, Covid-19, gastric cancer and Helicobacter pylori infections.
Dr Njau is dynamic at adopting and developing molecular testing programs and is a proponent of building local capacity for precision medicine oncology. He is a member of the Association for Molecular Pathology and American Association of Cancer Research.
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Management of Esophageal Cancer
2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event (Zoom), Kenya
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Primus Ocieng
Primus Ochieng is the Programme Director of MMed Radiation Oncology training at the University of Nairobi. He is both a lecturer and a consultant clinical oncologist at Kenyatta National Hospital.
He has keen interest in Head and neck, prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Ochieng is committed to ensure the program produce well qualified oncologists who will make a difference in cancer treatment in the region. To achieve this, he is keen in collaborating with various centers in the developed world in areas of training, research and skill development.
Dr Omondi Ogude
Omondi Ogude is a medical oncologist serving as a director of the Sandton Oncology Medical Group and practices at the Sandton Oncology Centre. Dr. Ogude received his medical degree in 2005 from the University of the Witwatersrand. He subsequently completed his Internal Medicine specialisation in 2011 and a medical oncology fellowship in 2014 at the same institution.
Dr. Ogude specialises in Lung, Breast, Gastrointestinal, and Gynecological malignancies and is actively involved in research. He serves as a principal investigator and sub-investigator on multiple trials. He also chairs and sits on various multidisciplinary forums in Johannesburg and advisory boards locally and internationally.
He is dedicated to advocacy work in oncology, serving as a director and board member of Campaigning For Cancer and The Johnson Rose Cancer Foundation, both non-profit organisations that promote better cancer care and awareness in South Africa.
He is an active member of the South African Oncology Consortium, European Society of Medical Oncology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Dr Cathy Samo
Cathy Samo is a general pathologist at Coast General Teaching & Referral Hospital. Her main areas of interest include anatomic pathology, hematopathology and forensic pathology.
Dr Noordin Bashir (Moderator)
Noordin Bashir Somo is a consultant Clinical Oncologist working at Defense Forces Memorial Hospital, Nairobi.He has a Master’s degree in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Alexandria University, Egypt.
He is a member of Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO), American Society of Clinical Oncologist (ASCO) and the European Society of Medical Oncologists (ESMO).
His areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, CNS, gynecological and genitourinary cancers.

Sickle Cell Disease
2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Miguel R. Abboud
Miguel R. Abboud earned his medical degree and then pediatrics training at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon (1984). He completed his hematology-oncology specialty training at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and The New York Hospital, Cornell University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA (1987). He was professor at Medical University of South Carolina until in August 2002, he became the first Medical Director of the Children’s Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon and Professor of Pediatrics at AUB. He established highly visible and successful bone marrow transplant, limb salvage surgery, and sickle cell disease programs as well as an acute lymphoblastic leukemia research protocol in collaboration with the Leukemia/Lymphoma Division at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, USA. In February 2011, he was appointed as Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at AUBMC and was offered tenured appointment as Professor of Pediatrics at AUB in July 2018. He was assigned as Scientific Advisor of the SCD Association of America in May 2019. He is also the chair of the Red Cell Biology Scientific Committee of the American Society of Hematology. He is consultant on multiple Sickle Cell Disease multicenter clinical trials protocol development. He has published above 170 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Abboud has been accorded numerous awards and honors. These include Physician of the Year by the National Committee for Lebanese Children in 2007, a “Miracle Maker” award from A.H. Robbins in 1995, and the Mitchell Rubin Research Award in Pediatrics in 1993, among others.
Dr Doreen Mutua
Doreen Mutua is a pediatrician whose passion for children with blood disorders and cancer was ignited during her residency training at the University of Nairobi where she noticed that most of these children had dismal outcomes due to late presentation, lack of appropriate diagnostic and treatment facilities.
Dr. Mutua is a beneficiary of a two year training program conducted as a twinning program between Jimma University (Ethiopia) and ASLAN Project (a USA based Non- Governmental organization) that seeks to build capacity of low and middle income countries in treating children with blood disorders and cancer.
She completed her training in May 2018 and returned back to Kenya to establish hematology/oncology services that include centers of excellence for pediatric cancer care and comprehensive sickle cell care at the Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital.
She is passionate about raising awareness on childhood cancer with regard to early detection, establishing treatment guidelines and improving outcomes of Kenyan children who have cancer. She is also keen on seeing the establishment of comprehensive sickle cell centers in the country which can help reduce the morbidity and mortality of these patients.
Dr Anne Mwirigi
Anne Mwirigi is an Assistant Professor and Consultant Haematologist working at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. She obtained her undergraduate MBChB from the University of Glasgow in 2002. After her house jobs and a medical rotation in Glasgow, she moved to London in February 2007.
Her career in Haematology began as a senior house officer at King’s College Hospital, following which she was accepted on the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust Specialist Registrar Rotation in 2009. She obtained her certificate of completion of training in 2014, and thereafter took on consultant haematologist positions for a period of two and a half years at both Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals.
Dr Mwirigi has a passion for haematology and always planned to practice haematology in her country of birth, Kenya. Since moving back in December 2016, she has engaged with haematopathologists and clinical haematologists in the region, and is involved collaborative ventures aimed at improving the quality of haematology services in Kenya. She was a key member of the scientific committee which organised the Haematology and Oncology Society of Africa 3rdinaugural conference held in Nairobi in August 2017.
Dr Sarah Muma
Sarah Muma is a Pediatric Hemato – Oncologist at Kenyatta National Hospital.
She is a graduate of the University of Nairobi where she received her Bachelor’s degree (MBChB) as well as her Master’s degree in Pediatrics and Child Health. Dr Muma did a fellowship in Pediatric Oncology at Frere Hospital, Walter Sisulu University in East London, South Africa. She also holds a Master’s degree in Advanced Oncology from Ulm University in Germany. Her main interest is in developing low-cost, high impact models of management for children with cancer in low-income settings.
Dr Rohini Radia
Rohini Radia completed her medical degree and postgraduate sub-specialty training in the UK. She obtained her MBChB degree in 1999. She continued with postgraduate training and obtained the MRCP (UK) qualification in internal medicine in 2005. She was a Specialist Registrar in haematology on a 5 year training programme at University Hospitals Bristol NHS Trust and obtained FRCPath(Haem) in 2005.
During her haematology training and work as a consultant, she pursued an interest in malignant haematology and allogeneic transplantation. She has extensive experience in haematology with a special interest in myeloid malignancies and bone marrow transplantation, including 10 years at consultant level at The Russell Centre for Clinical Haematology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr Radia is a Kenyan and is keen to contribute her clinical expertise where there is a huge unmet clinical need in the area of stem cell transplantation. In January 2023, she returned home and started as BMT Consultant at the The Nairobi West Hospital. She is currently based at the Aga Khan University Hospital.
Her BMT experience spans all aspects of stem cell transplantation from patient and donor selection to appropriate selection of conditioning protocol, GVHD prophylaxis and post-transplant management of immune suppression, acute and chronic GVHD and late effects. She worked closely with the Anthony Nolan transplant registry. She was the lead consultant for myelodysplasia, GVHD and apheresis. Dr Radia carried out the first syngeneic stem cell transplant at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Clinical research has been an interest she has consolidated by active participation in clinical trials.
Dr Grace Mbatia
Grace Mbatia is currently serving as Full-time faculty at the Aga Khan University, Nairobi providing clinical care to children with blood and cancer disorders as well as supporting paediatric post-graduate medical training for future paediatricians. Her core clinical interests lie in providing care to children with brain and solid tumors whereas her broader interests include supporting medical education, health-systems research and the optimization of both general paediatric and paediatric blood and cancer care in resource-constrained settings.
Dr Catherine Muendo
Catherine Muendo is a Paediatric Hematologist and Oncologist who completed her fellowship training at Makerere university in collaboration with Mulago National Referral Hospital, Baylor college of medicine and Texas cancer children’s hospital.
She works as a consultant paediatrician at Kenyatta National Hospital. Dr Muendo received her medical degree (MBChB) and pediatrics and child health degree (MMed) at the University of Nairobi.
She is enthusiastic about improving the outcomes of children with blood and cancer disorders in Kenya through novel interventions that are sustainable in a resource limited setting.
Dr Irene Nzamu (Moderator)
Irene Nzamu is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist. She is the Head of the Pediatric Hemato Oncology Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Dr Nzamu attained her undergraduate training (MBChB) & postgraduate training (M.MED) at The University of Nairobi. She did her Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology & Oncology at Makerere University in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine & Global HOPE Texas Children’s Hospital.
She is passionate about offering evidence based, affordable care for children with cancer & blood diseases in our resource limited settings.

Nutrition for Cancer
2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual Event (Zoom), Kenya
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Ms Joyce Awuor
B.A. (Sociology & Psychology), BSc. (Human Nutrition & Dietetics), Pg. (Pediatric Nutrition)
Joyce Awuor Joyce is a Consultant Dietitian and has recently been awarded the prestigious AfriGlo Women’s Choice Award for The Nutritionist of the Year 2024.
Ms. Joyce previously worked at The Aga Khan University Hospital and Coptic Hospital and currently serves as a Consultant Dietitian at Waridi Children’s Medical Centre and Mirazi Healthcare. Additionally, Ms. Joyce holds a lecturer position (Dep. of Human Nutrition & Dietetics) at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Karen Campus. She is also the CEO and Founder of Diet Select, an organization dedicated to providing expert dietary and nutritional guidance. Diet Select can be accessed across all social media platforms, where Ms. Joyce and her team share videos and insights on various diet and nutrition topics.
Her expertise has been widely recognized in various health segments in mainstream media, where she has been featured in numerous health interviews and as a speaker at several scientific conferences, where she contributes to advancing knowledge in the field of dietetics and nutrition.
With a strong passion for disseminating scientific information on healthy eating, Ms. Joyce is committed to enhancing public awareness and promoting healthy food choices and practices for overall well-being.
Dr Gladwell Kiarie
Gladwell Kiarie graduated with MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) degrees from The University of Nairobi and went head to receive her post-graduate degree in Internal Medicine from the same institution. After receiving her undergraduate degrees, she did her internship at the Kenyatta National Hospital before proceeding to pursue her fellowship in Medical Oncology in London, England.
After sub-specialization in Medical Oncology, she returned to Kenya where she was one of the founding members of the Oncology Unit at the Aga Khan University Hospital and was also part of the team that set up the first Kenyatta National Hospital Tumor Board in 2007 that involved multiple personnel from surgical and medical departments.
She then joined the University of Nairobi in the Clinical Medicine Department as a Senior Lecturer. Soon afterwards, she enrolled in a PhD program with the Bart’s Cancer Institute under the supervision of Professor John Gribben. She recently received Fellowship to the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (FRCPE).
Dr Kiarie currently runs a private practice at The Nairobi Hospital and also reviews patients at other leading hospitals in Nairobi and Nakuru including The Aga Khan University Hospital, MP Shah Hospital, and Avenue Hospital. She also serves in the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board since her appointment in 2015 to the Regulatory Department of the Board.
She is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) where she also served as the treasurer in 2004 and is also a full member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) as well as European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
She continues to be an advocate for early diagnosis of cancer and is greatly involved in programs that focus on providing easy access to basic screening services to the under privileged including setting up oncology services at the county level. In recognition of this, she won the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in 2014 for screening in poor settings.
Mr Josphat Nthae Nzusyo (Moderator)
Josphat Nthae Nzusyo is a goal-oriented, assertive, and dedicated healthcare professional with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton. He is a SIOP-trained Pediatric Oncology Nursing Trainer (2023 Tanzania Cohort), trained in Childhood palliative care by KEHPCA and a passionate advocate for childhood cancer patients.
Currently serving as a nurse team leader and researcher in the Pediatric Hematology Oncology unit at Kenyatta National Hospital, He is on a mission to save lives and provide holistic care to young cancer warriors. He actively engages in improving pediatric oncology nursing care, education, and training. His dedication to continuous learning ensures he remains at the forefront of pediatric oncology, consistently implementing best practices and innovative care strategies.
Josphat’s leadership and commitment to excellence have led him to spearhead several quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of care for childhood cancer patients. His work not only focuses on clinical outcomes but also emphasizes the importance of compassionate, patient-centered care. As a trained professional in childhood palliative care, he integrates this crucial aspect into his practice, ensuring comprehensive support for patients and their families throughout their cancer journey.
In addition to his clinical and research roles, He is a respected trainer and mentor, inspiring fellow healthcare professionals to excel in delivering exceptional care. His involvement in continuous education and training programs helps equip nurses with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the challenges of pediatric oncology nursing hence improving the lives of childhood cancer patients.
