LoA Institute

Research Communication Program 2024

Dr. Anne Mercy Adera

I am a pharmacist with a focus on applied research and digital healthcare. With over four years of experience in academia and pharmaceutical practice, I am passionate about leveraging technology to disseminate research findings, improve healthcare systems, and expand access to quality care. My work integrates digital health strategies, data management, and analytics to strengthen […]

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Muunda Mudenda

I am a researcher and creative catalyst building a career at the intersection of industry, academia, and government. With expertise in natural products research, I focus on ideation, product development, and advocacy. At the National Institute for Scientific and Industrial Research (NISIR) in Zambia and previously at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), I have

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Mina Okuru

I am a communications professional with extensive experience in strategic corporate communications, public relations, and public diplomacy. My expertise spans employee engagement, media relations, advocacy campaigns, crisis management, international relations, and diaspora diplomacy. I am passionate about using communications to strengthen policy, development, and citizen engagement across Africa. I currently contribute to advancing education and

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Oluwafunmito Odefemi

I am a technology and data professional passionate about leveraging data-driven insights to strengthen program effectiveness, inform decision-making, and create lasting impact in social impact initiatives. With a strong background in IT support, monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), I have contributed to projects by designing and implementing data-focused strategies that drive continuous improvement. I hold

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Dr. Adaora Isabella Odis

I am a medical researcher and public health advocate dedicated to advancing vaccine equity and eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases in Africa. I hold a Ph.D. in Public Health from the Central University of Nicaragua and have published over 15 research works in international journals. My work focuses on vaccine hesitancy, the impact of vaccination programs, and

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Lancer Wao

I am a communications professional with over six years of experience in development, advocacy, and corporate communications. Currently, I serve as the Communications and Publications Assistant at the African Economic Research Consortium, where I manage publications, coordinate communications activities, and oversee social media platforms to strengthen organizational impact. I am also pursuing an MSc in

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