Profile
HeĀ holds aĀ Masterās degree in Clinical Oncology fromĀ Central South University, China.
HisĀ main areas of interest areĀ Esophageal cancers, Head and Neck cancers, Lung cancer, Genitourinary cancers and Breast cancers.
He is passionate about cancer care equity in low- and middle-income countries and advocates for culturally based cancer care.
Dr. Omar has a keen interest in Cancer research and has published multipleĀ publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
He is also an a scientific writer, editor and a reviewer for several cancer journals.
He is the recipient of the ā2021 Journal of Clinical Oncology, ASCO Global Oncology Trainee Journal Reviewer Mentoring Programā
He is also the winner of āAfrica ASCO VOICES 2022ā– 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)
Finally, Dr. Omar is a resident faculty member and tumour board panelist at the International Cancer Institute in Eldoret, Kenya.