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Lung Cancer
2023-02-09 19:00 - 20:30 (Africa/Nairobi)
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Naftali Busakhala
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.
Dr Busakhala is also a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Prevention and Research, Lyon France. He has published widely in peer reviewed journals.
He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Moi University. He holds a Pharmacology Certificate from Tianjin University China. He was a Fogarty trainee in Haematology and Oncology at Brown University, USA.
He trained in Pharmacology and Therapeutics at the Makerere University.
Dr Kevin Makori
Kevin Makori is a Clinical Oncologist at the International Cancer Institute Care and Research Clinic (ICI-CRC), Eldoret Kenya. He is involved in cancer patient care and several ongoing immunooncology and haematology clinical trials as a sub investigator at ICI, under the mentorship of his PI and Director, Prof Chite Asirwa.
He also heads the Education and Training Office at the Institute, and is involved in teaching and coordination of various oncology capacity building activities.
Dr Makori is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), a Global LMIC Associate (Non-Training) Member of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and ASCO. He is also a Junior Associate Editor of the RCR’s Clinical Oncology Journal and a current beneficiary of the Journal’s Junior Assistant Editor Mentorship Programme.
Dr Makori is a visiting Clinical Oncologist at Tenwek Hospital and a member of the Hospital’s oncology multidisciplinary team.
His key professional interests are in radiation sciences, immuno-oncology, clinical trials and oncology education.
He received his postgraduate training (MMed Clinical Oncology) at Muhimbili University of Health & Allied Sciences, a program domiciled at Tanzania’s national oncology referral centre, Ocean Road Cancer Institute, Dar es Salaam.
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 Ahmed Magdy
Ahmed Magdy is an Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology and Hematology in the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University and currently holding the position of Vice Chair of Medical Oncology department in Baheya Cancer Center and Chair of Career Development and Fellowship program in the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
He started his career in 2006 as a resident of Medical Oncology and Hematology in the National Cancer Institute where he achieved his Master’s degree in 2009. In 2011, he completed his clinical fellowship in hematology from Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto University, Canada followed in 2012 by 2nd Masters Degree from Ulm University, Ulm, Germany. In 2015 Dr Magdy obtained his PhD.
He held the position of Head of Medical Oncology Department in Shefa El Orman Hospital, Luxor from 2017 to 2020, then went on to become the Medical Director from 2020 till 2021.
Dr Magdy has published more than 17 articles and case presentations, reviewer in peer reviewed journals, in addition to being a speaker in many conferences both nationally and internationally. His main area of focus is Lung cancer, breast cancer and malignant hematology.
Moderator: 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 KESHO, ESMO, ASCO, STOM (Tunisian Society of Medical Oncology). Her areas of interest include breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, gynecological and genitourinary cancers.

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International Childhood Cancer Day - Wilm's Tumour
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Irene Nzamu
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.
Dr Francisca Munyalo
Francisca Syovata Munyalo is a Paediatric Surgeon at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
Dr Munyalo attained her undergraduate training (MBChB) & postgraduate training (M.MED) at The University of Nairobi.
She is passionate about surgical oncology and neonatal surgery and is involved in surgical outreaches with the aim of building the capacity of Paediatric Surgery in Kenya.
Moderator: 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.

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International Women's Day
2023-03-02 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Afrin Shaffi
Afrin Shaffi is a gynecologic oncologist based in Kwale county. She completed her undergraduate studies at Manipal College of Medical Sciences in Nepal and proceeded to do her postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania.
She did her fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Moi University/Moi Teaching and Referral hospital, in Eldoret as well as successfully completed the International Gynecologic Cancer Society, IGCS, fellowship.
She is an active member of the Kenya Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, KOGS, the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
She is currently the country lead for the international Every Woman Study in Kenya in collaboration with World Ovarian Cancer Coalition and IGCS. Dr. Shaffi is a recipient of the NIH grant under the U54 mentorship program. She has headed several outreach clinics and provided free services in underserved areas of Kenya and as an ambassador for MSF to international sites like Malawi.
Her areas of interests include ovarian and cervical cancer.
Dr Jyoti Wadhwa
Jyoti Wadhwa is a Senior Director in Medical Oncology & Hemato Oncology at Medanta – Gurugram, India.
She has more than 20 years’ experience in oncology, she is specialised in solid tumours including- breast, ovary, lung, cancer of head and neck, GI tract, prostate, bone & brain tumours.
She trained at the prestigious AIIMS New Delhi for both her MD and DM training, and skilled in Oncology, Healthcare Management, Healthcare Internal Medicine, and Clinical Research.
She has also authored a book on breast cancer and has many other publications in national & international journals of repute.
She has a Commonwealth Scholarship from Imperial College School of Medicine, Hammersmith Hospital, London. Dr Jyoti Wadhwa is a member of National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) ,Life Member of Indo American Cancer Association & Delhi Medical Association and a Working Committee Member of Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology.
She is winner of various awards like Lady Willingdon Gold Medal, MMRF Travel Grant by the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, USA, CSIR Full Travel Grant by Council for Scientific & Industrial Research new Delhi, to name a few.
Dr Jyoti is an author and compassionate clinician.
Moderator: Dr Khadija Warfa
Khadija Warfa is a Consultant Gynecologic Oncologist, who completed her gynaecological oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada.
Currently Dr. Warfa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Aga Khan University Hospital, where she had done her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training. She is involved in the training and supervision of postgraduate students.
Dr. Warfa is a member of the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) and the African Cancer Coalition and European society of gynecologic oncology (ESGO). She is involved in the Harmonized NCCN guidelines and is a technical advisor to the Kenya National cancer treatment protocols with the objective to reduce mortality related to Gynecologic Cancers in Kenya.

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Metastatic Colon Cancer
2023-03-09 18:30 - 21:00
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Karan Gandhi
Karan R. K. Gandhi is a Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon at the Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
Dr. Gandhi graduated from The University of Nairobi to receive his medical degree in 2009 and did a year of internship at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N) in 2010. He began his surgical training at the University of Nairobi in 2011 and then moved to the University of Cape Town in 2013. He qualified as a Fellow of the College of Surgeons of South Africa in 2018 and then went on to complete his subspecialist certificate training in Surgical Gastroenterology, specifically Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary (HPB) Surgery, in 2020. He also received a Masters degree in Surgery (MMed) from the University of Cape Town in 2020. In the same year, Dr. Gandhi was also selected to represent Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) in the IHPBA 2020 International Fellows Retreat in Melbourne, Australia. His main clinical interests lie in Hepatic, Pancreatic and Biliary surgery, as well as gastrointestinal surgery, advanced endoscopy, ERCP and laparoscopy. Within the realm of HPB surgery, his primary focus has been on one of the most neglected diseases in the region, namely hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In the Global Surgery 2030 document published by The Lancet Commission in 2015, eastern, western and central SSA were identified as the regions in the world with the greatest unmet needs in surgical care and in a strange coincidence, these are also the regions in SSA with the highest HCC incidence.
Dr. Gandhi has recently joined the AKUH,N as a full-time faculty member in the department of General Surgery, with a view to pioneering and developing HPB Surgery in Kenya, East Africa and SSA as a whole. He sees himself as one of a new generation of HPB surgeons that have a vision of changing the situation in SSA, where delivering a surgical service is hampered by a poorly managed and funded healthcare system, cost of treatment and a shortage of healthcare professionals. With the connections made during his training and the vision and guidance of his mentors, Dr. Gandhi looks forward to creating a network of young HPB surgeons to facilitate this important endeavour. He has helped set up and is currently involved in various multi-disciplinary team (MDT) meetings, including a monthly Sub-Saharan HCC meeting and an international collaborative HCC meeting with Fortis Hospitals in India. He is also actively involved with the HPB service and MDT meetings at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
Dr. Gandhi is also passionate about teaching and training of young surgeons in Kenya, especially in the fields of laparoscopy and surgical endoscopy delivery in rural areas. He is a member of the Operating Theatre Practitioners Association of Kenya (OTPAK), where training workshops are organised for surgical trainees in the Kenyan College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA), in order to train and empower them to perform basic laparoscopic surgical procedures in rural centres. His role as a faculty member at the AKUH,N also includes supervision and training of surgical residents, thereby promoting academia alongside clinical service delivery. He plans to set up a surgical registry database in the hospital, which will be used to generate data, audit practice and produce high-quality research that can be published in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
With his solid background, training, passion and networking, Dr. Gandhi believes he is a key player in taking HPB surgery forward on the continent of Africa.
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
Dr Manel Haj Mansour
Manel Has 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 Ahmed Komen
Dr Ahmed Komen is a Clinical Radiation Oncologist. He is a fellow of College of Medicine South Africa and holds a Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Dr Komen is a consultant at Kenyatta National Hospital and a part time faculty member at Aga Khan University Hospital.
He is an active member of various multi-disciplinary tumour boards and the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
Moderator: Dr Tracy Irura
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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Multiple Myeloma
2023-03-16 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 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.
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.
Moderator: Dr Grace Kiraka
Grace Kiraka is a consultant clinical pathologist working at the M P Shah hospital.
She has a master’s in clinical pathology [Mmed Clin Path] from the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi and specializes in the diagnosis of blood and bone marrow disorders. Dr Kiraka has a keen interest in therapeutic apheresis and has been carrying out red cell exchange transfusions for patients living with Sickle Cell Disease at the M P Shah hospital. She hopes this therapy will soon be available to all patients with SCD that need it across the country.

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Mantle Cell Lymphoma
2023-03-30 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Beatrice Jepngetich Melly
Beatrice Melly is a Clinical Haematologist at Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital.
She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Moi University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Haematology from Alexandria University, Egypt.
Dr Melly is also the Section Head for Haematology at the Haemato Oncology Directorate at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
She has over 8 years’ experience in treatment of both benign and malignant Haematological conditions.
Moderator: Dr Douglas Nyandika
Douglas Nyandika currently works at The Nairobi Hospital as a Senior registrar in Internal Medicine.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi.
Dr Nyandika is currently a fellow in Medical Oncology at the University of Nairobi.
His current interests are in both hematologic malignancies especially lymphomas and leukaemia’s. In the area of solid tumours, he is interested in cancers of the breast, GI cancers and lung cancers with integration of novel therapies in their management.
He is fascinated by African writers like Chimamanda Ngozi, Akwaeke Emezi and Jennifer Nansubuga. Inspired by spiritual books by Paulo Coelho, Michael Singer, and Eckhart Tolle.

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Esophageal Cancer
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Sitna Ali Mwanzi
Sitna Mwanzi is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Kenyatta National Hospital with research interests in breast, lung cancer and CML.
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.
She 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.
Moderator: Dr Brian Misoi
Brian Misoi is a General Surgeon with an interest in Gastrointestinal Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery and Surgical Oncology. He is currently a Clinical Instructor at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi.
He holds a Master of Medicine in General Surgery from the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, with his undergraduate training from the University of Nairobi.

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Management of Prostate Cancer
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Melissa A. Reimers
Melissa Reimers is an Assistant Professor Department of Medicine, Oncology Division, Medical Oncology at Washington University, St. Louis.
Dr Melissa holds a Bachelor’s in Medicine from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She did her Internal Medicine Residency at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC and her Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Her clinical interests include Bladder, Kidney, and Prostate cancer.
Dr Melissa’s research interests are Clinical trial development, Phase 1 clinical trials and Precision medicine.
She is a member of the following professional societies:

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Academic Women’s Network at WUSM

Dr Alfred Odhiambo
Alfred Odhiambo is a Lecturer at the University of Nairobi and the Chief Radiologist at The Nairobi Hospital. He is also a radiologist at Plaza MRI Ltd.
Dr Odhiambo is an active member of the Prostate Cancer Kenya Chapter.
Dr Abeid M. 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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ER+ and HER2 -ve Breast Cancer
2023-04-27 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Amina Kidee Habib
Amina K. Habib is a medical oncologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
She holds a master of medicine in Internal medicine and Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi.
Dr Habib was previously the Head of the Oncology Department, Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa where she championed multi-disciplinary approach to cancer management at the facility aimed at improving patient outcomes and organized several awareness campaign activities.
Dr. Habib has keen interest in breast cancer, GI malignancy, and translational research.
She also has a keen interest in mentorship program aimed at bridging gaps in clinical practise among young medical/clinical practitioners.
Moderator: Dr Gasambi Mwanjala
Gasambi Mwanjala is a Clinical Oncologist at the Moi County Referral Hospital, Voi.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Oncology from Muhimbili University.
His interests are in brain, head, and neck cancers.

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Craniopharyngiomas in Children
2023-05-04 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Michael Magoha
Michael Magoha is a Neurological Surgeon and Lecturer at the University of Nairobi.
He is the current secretary General of the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya. He has multiple publications in Neuro-oncology, World Neurosurgery and East Africa Journal of Neurological Sciences amongst others.
Dr Magoha was part of the team instrumental in starting the first Multicentre Brain Tumour Registry in Kenya that is still ongoing.
Dr Mary S. Limbe
Mary S. Limbe is a Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
She is Faculty on the post-graduate medical programme at the Aga Khan University, Nairobi, department of Paediatrics and child health. She is a tutor on the endocrinology Fellowship programme: Panadrica Endocrinology Training Centre for Africa (PETCA).
Dr Limbe is also actively involved in Paediatric resuscitation programmes (EPALS), as instructor, course director and trainer of trainers.
Her main areas of interest include Child Growth and Development and Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Bernadette Muthee – Kiigu
Bernadette Muthee-Kiigu is a Consultant Radiologist and Specialist in Pediatric Imaging at Aga Khan University,Nairobi.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Nairobi and MMED Rad from Aga Khan University, Nairobi. She completed Pediatric Radiology Fellowship from The British Columbia University, BC Children’s Hospital, Canada. She is passionate about optimization of radiation protection in pediatric imaging and optimization of Pediatric MRI protocols.
Dr Bernadette is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Imaging, a corresponding member of European Society of Radiology, Member of Kenya Association of Radiologists, and member of KenyaSociety of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology.
She is passionate about pediatric neuroimaging, and currently with ongoing work on strategies of improving and enhancing pediatric imaging in Kenya.
Moderator: Dr Beverly Cheserem
Beverly Cheserem is an Assistant Professor and Consultant Neurosurgeon at the Aga Khan University Hospital​, Nairobi​
Dr Cheserem has a sub-specialty interest in skull base surgery and pituitary, both microsurgical and endoscopic techniques. Her other interests include global health, teaching, and clinical research.
Prior to joining AKUHN, Dr Cheserem was a Weill Cornell Global Health Fellow based at Muhumbili Orthopaedic Institute, Tanzania. She has also been a Skull base Fellow, University Hospital of Wales, and Consultant Neurosurgeon, Brighton and Sussex University Hospital, UK.
In addition, Dr Cheserem has completed rotations in various University hospitals in the UK. She completed her residency in Neurosurgery in the South London Neurosurgery Rotation and obtained her Bachelors of Medicine degree with Honours from the University of Southampton, UK. Dr Cheserem has been a travelling fellow of Bellaria Hospital (Italy), Lariboisiere Hospital (France) and UPMC (USA).
She holds various international positions including:

Chair, Kenya Association of Women Surgeons (2021-23)
Vice-Chair, Scientific Committee, Surgical Society of Kenya (2021-23)
Vice-Chair, Global Surgery Committee, Surgical Society of Kenya (2021-23)​

She is a member of the following organisations:

Fellow Royal College of Surgeons, England (FRCS, Eng)
Member, Association of Medical Educators (AOME) UK
Member, British Association of Surgical Oncology (BASO)
Full Member, Society of British Neurosurgeons (SBNS), UK,
Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
Member, Kenya Medical Association (KMA).
Member, Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO)

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Clinical Research in Breast Cancer
2023-05-11 18:00 - 21:00
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.
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.
Moderator: Dr Regina Nanzia
Regina Nanzia Ojiwa is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at the Cancer Treatment Centre in Kenyatta National Hospital.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery from Moi University and a Master’s degree in Clinical Oncology and Nuclear Medicine from Alexandria University, Egypt.
Dr Nanzia has key interest in Esophageal, Colorectal and Prostate cancer.

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Ovarian Cancer
2023-05-18 19:00 - 20:30
SPEAKER PROFILES:
Dr Khadija Warfa
Khadija Warfa is a Consultant Gynecologic Oncologist, who completed her gynaecological oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary, Canada.
Currently Dr. Warfa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Aga Khan University Hospital, where she had done her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency training. She is involved in the training and supervision of postgraduate students.
Dr. Warfa is a member of the African Cancer Coalition and European society of gynecologic oncology (ESGO). She is involved in the Harmonized NCCN guidelines and is a technical advisor to the Kenya National cancer treatment protocols with the objective to reduce mortality related to Gynecologic Cancers in Kenya.
Dr Amina Kidee Habib
Amina K. Habib is a Medical Oncologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
She holds a Master of Medicine in Internal medicine and Fellowship in Medical Oncology from the University of Nairobi.
Dr Habib was previously the Head of the Oncology Department, Aga Khan Hospital in Mombasa where she championed multi-disciplinary approach to cancer management at the facility aimed at improving patient outcomes and organized several awareness campaign activities.
Dr. Habib has keen interest in breast cancer, GI malignancy, and translational research.
She also has a keen interest in mentorship program aimed at bridging gaps in clinical practise among young medical/clinical practitioners.
Moderator: Dr Gregory Ganda
Gregory Ganda is a renowned Gynecologist oncologist at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH). He currently runs the oncology clinic at the facility and does his private practice at various private facilities in Kisumu including but not limited to the Bloom surgical center, Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu Specialist Hospital. He runs the gynecology oncology clinic at JOOTRH on Tuesdays and splits the rest of his time in the wards and in the theatre.
Dr Ganda is currently the County Executive Committee (CEC) Member for Health in Kisumu County (County Minister for Health)
His work as a medical officer in remote areas in Voi, where women had bad obstetric outcomes led him to start the hot tea initiative (where women who had delivered were given hot tea and baby shawls as a motivation for hospital delivery), renovation and opening of the theater which led to his special recognition and Master’s sponsorship. He went into Oncology after having met many patients with poor survival rates after lack of access to specialty care and wanted to make a difference.
His vision for the Kisumu County Cancer Alliance is to have a platform where all like-minded partners work together for the common good of the people of Kisumu to improve cancer outcomes by having an infrastructure for screening, early detection, and treatment to improve survival for cancer patients.
His hobbies involve being outdoors, traveling, hiking, and rock climbing.
Dr Ganda has a Master of Medicine in Gynecology oncology from Makerere University and a fellowship in gynecology oncology from Moi University in collaboration with the University of Toronto. He previously worked at the Coast General hospital, Ngao district hospital, and Migori county hospital.

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Palliative Care and Survivorship
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:30
Dr Joyfrida Chepchumba
Joyfrida Chepchumba 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. Other policy documents under development include 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 been working with the Ministry of Health, Kenya for over 10 years in the public health system.
She is a pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Health Economics and Policy and a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy both from the University of Nairobi.
Dr Chepchumba previously worked at the National Quality Control Laboratory for seven years as a senior analyst where she oversaw ensuring quality of medicines and medical products through standardized analytical procedures. She is an active member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) the umbrella body for all pharmacists in Kenya.
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 John Weru
John Weru is an assistant Professor in Pain & Palliative Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital. He chairs the Hospital Ethics Committee at the institution and leads the East African Steering Committee in Palliative Care (EAPCSC) within the Aga Khan Health Services. He is the chair of the board of the Kenya Hospices and Palliative Care Association( KEHPCA). He is a faculty member with the ECHO-PACA II and the CK-BTI projects.
He is a peer reviewer with the Journal of Supportive Care in Cancer and sub-editor of the Palliative Medicine and Hospice Care Open journal. He has published peer reviewed articles and written multiple book chapters. He is the local PI for a multinational study ” ECHO Telementoring to Improve Quality of Palliative Care in Zambia, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and India.
Lilian Obetto
Lilian is the CEO of Retailpay; a retail solution-oriented technology platform, and a cancer warrior, who believes that cancer does not define who she is and her quality of life after trans versing the cancer journey for well over a decade.
Back in 2011 she had lumps on her breast and upon visiting a gynecologist, she was misdiagnosed. In 2012. the lumps were bigger, she had the first successful surgery, a lumpectomy. In mid-2017, there were metastases to the Femur bones and Nodes to the lungs, Lilian had a surgery where she had a rod implant on her left hips; this was after she had done sessions of Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, thereafter oral tablets, and Complex Chemotherapy which unfortunately, Lilian could not afford to the end.
In May 2020, Lilian started experiencing tremors in her hand and she suffered a mild stroke, the cancer had spread to Lilian’s brain. In November 2021 her mobility was compromised, leading to a brain surgery done in March 2022, thereafter Bone brain craniotomy in February 2023.
Lilian visits and encourages other cancer warriors including children with cancer; she is grateful to The Rotary who play a key role in these activities. Lilian advocates for better cancer management to the government. In November 2019 when she was graciously invited to speak where the current head of state then Deputy President was the guest of Honor- to this end there were changes made upon her request to The Head of state.
n March 2021 she initiated a cancer awareness talk in Nyakach, where 40 people attended. She shares her journey on her first book called Unbowed- How God rescued me from different storms” In this book Lilian has penned down a message to the head of state once again and believes that he will continue listening and helping those affected with cancer.
Mrs Mercy Kamau
Mercy Kamau is a Senior Palliative Care Nurse, Consultant and Trainer on health issues. She is a Kenya-registered Nurse/ Midwife. United Kingdom registered Nurse and holds a higher diploma in high dependency unit nursing. She has many years of clinical experience with the critically ill patients both in Kenya and United Kingdom.
Mercy worked as a clinical instructor at the Nairobi hospital and a senior nurse in Aga khan ICU, Manchester NHS trust U.K in the Acute cardiology ward and head of clinical department at Nairobi hospice.
She holds a higher diploma in Palliative care from Oxford Brookes University and have a BSc in palliative care from Makerere university.
Mercy is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Palliative care specializing in children palliative care at Makerere university. She trains at Nairobi Hospice as a part time lecturer in their palliative care diploma course, affiliated to Oxford Brookes University.
Muthoni Mate
Muthoni Mate is a professional epidemiologist with over 15 years’ experience in health research and health systems strengthening within the African Continent. Her experience with end-to-end implementation of medical research programs and her aptitude for community-rooted solutions lend themselves very strongly to the type of solutions that Africa is moving towards. This involves the designing and implementing of innovative African health solutions with a global mindset.
Muthoni is a person living with Cancer and her experience crystalized the realities of lack of reliable information, under resources and a fragmented healthcare system on the outcomes of a cancer diagnosis. This redefined her world view and reaffirmed her contribution in the battle against all types of cancer which lead to the establishment of The Cancer Café (www.cancer-cafe.org) – an innovative non-profit organization that tailor- makes solutions for people living with cancer by linking them to resources and simplified, holistic, credible, consistent information about cancer prevention, management and rehabilitation.
Muthoni has been involved in the generation and implementation of key governance in cancer prevention and management -The Kenya Cancer Policy 2019-2020 and the Kenya National Cancer Control Strategy 2012 – 2020 among others.
She also seats on various technical advisory forums, The National Cancer institute of Kenya and the Non-Communicable Disease ICC Monitoring, Evaluation and Research. She is also a Rotarian – a humanitarian institution with the mission of service above self.
Sidney Misigo Chahonyo
Sidney is a confident, assertive, goal-oriented professional, with over 13 years’ experience in the public, private and social impact sectors. Sidney is an 18-year cancer survivor (cancer of the postnasal space) dedicated to changing the cancer landscape and is passionate about creating lasting social impact with regard to holistic childhood cancer care in Kenya.
He serves as the Executive Director of Hope for Cancer Kids, Kenya. He sits on the board of the Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) and He is a member of the African Regional Committee of Childhood Cancer International (CCI). Sidney is a member of the technical working group for Childhood Cancer and also a member of the TWG on Prevention, Screening, & Early Detection (PSED) at the National Cancer Control Program, Kenya.
Ms Benda N. 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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Management of Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL
2023-06-15 18:00 - 21:00
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The DLBCL Patient Journey: a series of patient cases, highlighting key moments where decisions made affect the outcomes for those patients.
Treating Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL in 2023: Patient Outcomes: The latest updates in treatment of Relapsed/Refractory DLBCL. What do the guidelines say in 2023? What does the future hold? The role played by cost in treatment decisions for DLBCL patients
Bone Marrow Transplant in refractory lymphoma. Is this an option in our setting?

SPEAKER PROFILES:
Prof Malkit Riyat
Malkit Riyat is an Associate Professor in Haematology and Consultant Haematologist, he completed his MBChB from the University of Nairobi in 1978. He was awarded a World Health Organization (WHO) scholarship and went on to do his membership in haematology from The Royal Infirmary, Glasgow in 1987. He was appointed as a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists in Haematology in 1997. He was Conferred fellowship of the College of Pathologists East Central and Southern Africa in 2014. He obtained a Certificate of Competence in Malignant Lymphomas (CCL) in 2017 – 2018 from University of ULM, Germany.
Prof. Riyat has authored multiple publications in peer review journals as well as many abstracts and has served on the editorial board of multiple peer review journals. He has been instrumental in graduate medical education, developing the curricula for the clinical pathology residency program and served as the first program director when the residency was initially initiated at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi. In 2002 he successfully implemented and coordinated the GIPAP program in Kenya through which patients with CML, GIST and several other disorders get free access to glivec.
Areas of Interest

Malignant Lymphomas
Multiple Myeloma
Low grade lymphoproliferative disorders (CLL, follicular lymphomas, Mantle Zone lymphomas etc)
Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML)
Myeloproliferative neoplasms / Myelodysplastic syndromes (PRV, ET, PMF, CMML)
Deficiency anaemias
Sickle cell disease
Thrombotic and Hemostatic disorders

Dr Douglas Nyandika
Douglas Nyandika is a Senior Registrar in Internal Medicine at the Nairobi Hospital, and is currently a fellow in Medical Oncology at the University of Nairobi.
He holds a bachelor’s degree and master’s in Internal Medicine from the University of Nairobi.
His current interests are in both hematologic malignancies especially lymphomas and leukaemia’s. In the area of solid tumours, he is interested in cancers of the breast, GI cancers and lung cancers with integration of novel therapies in their management.
Dr Nyandika is fascinated by African writers like Chimamanda Ngozi, Akwaeke Emezi and Jennifer Nansubuga. Inspired by spiritual books by Paulo Coelho, Michael Singer, and Eckhart Tolle.

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.
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.
Prof Nicholas Othieno-Abinya (Moderator)
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.
Dr Wangulu Collins (Co-Moderator)
Wangulu Collins is a Consultant General Pathologist and Lecturer at the Department of Human Pathology, School of Medicine, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology (JKUAT).
He holds an undergraduate degree in Medicine & Surgery, a Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) and Masters of Medicine (Human Pathology).
Dr Wangulu currently practice as a General Pathologist at the JKUAT Medical School Teaching Hospitals (Thika Level 5 Hospital & Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital) and consult for private hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. Career interests; Research, Teaching and Clinical Practice.

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Immunotherapy options for the treatment of NSCLC
2023-06-22 19:00 - 20:30
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
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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.

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).

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

Dr Angela McLigeyo

Position: Consultant Physician and Medical Oncologist
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Dr. 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.
She 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 Angela McLigeyo
Consultant Physician and Medical Oncologist
Dr. Angela McLigeyo is a licensed Physician and Medical Oncologist...

Dr Susan Msadabwe

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Dr Msadabwe is a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Zambia.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical and Radiation Oncology from the University of the Witwatersrand

Dr Susan Msadabwe
Dr Msadabwe is a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at the...

Dr. Mohammed Ezzi

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Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist in the Department of Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Nairobi in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the current Chair for the Education & Training Subcommittee at Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) He is the former Treasurer for KESHO.
He did his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Nairobi and subsequently did a two-year fellowship in Medical Oncology at the same university. He is currently a fellow at the College of the European School of Oncology and pursuing a Certificate in Competence in Breast Cancer by the European School of Oncology.
His academic focus is in medical education and is passionate about teaching across the spectrum of medical learners with an interest in enhancing oncologic knowledge amongst non-oncologist. He has presented at several symposia, workshops and conferences both locally and internationally. He has several publications in peer reviewed international journals. Dr. Mohammed Ezzi is a member of KESHO, ASCO, ESMO, AORTIC and KAP. His key areas of interest include breast cancer, malignant hematology and clinical pharmacology.

Dr. Mohammed Ezzi
Mohammed Ezzi is a Lecturer and Consultant Medical Oncologist in...

Dr. Njoki Njiraini

Position: Conference Chair - Consultant Clinical Oncologist
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Dr. 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 bachelors degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Nairobi, a Masters 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. Njoki Njiraini
Conference Chair - Consultant Clinical Oncologist
Dr. Njoki Njiraini is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist based at...

Dr. Irene Nzamu

Position: Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist
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Dr. 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

Dr. Irene Nzamu
Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist
Dr. Irene Nzamu is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncologist. She is...

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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.
Professional Associations:

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
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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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