Meet the TEAM
Global Coordinators
Damian Eke PhD
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Damian Eke PhD
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Damian Eke PhD
De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Affiliations/Portfolio
- De Montfort University, Leicester, UK
Dr. Damian Okaibedi Eke is a Research Fellow in the EU Human Brain Project at De Montfort University (DMU) in the Centre for Computing and Social Responsibility. He is the secretary of the Data Governance Working Group for the Human Brain Project. Damian has a Philosophy background and gained a Ph.D. in Computer Ethics from DMU on the subject of Research Ethics in Information Communication Technology research. His research interests include Responsible governance of biomedical data, Neurodata governance, Critical research in ICT, Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Technology Ethics, Data ethics, Neuroethics, Ethics of AI systems, and ICT4D.
Interests
Eberechi Wogu PhD
University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Eberechi Wogu PhD
University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Eberechi Wogu PhD
University of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Dr. Eberechi Wogu is a Neuroscientist and Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy, University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Nigeria. She is the secretary of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria and the treasurer of the Women in Neuroscience Nigeria(NSN).
- Eberechi has a background in Human Anatomy (BSc and MSc) and gained a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the Department of Anatomy, University of Calabar, Nigeria.
Interests
- African Human brain Imaging, Open science, African Neuroanthropology, Biological mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
Stakeholder Advisory Board
Prof. Amadi O. Ihunwo
Prof. Amadi O. Ihunwo
Affiliations/Portfolio
- President, Society for Neuroscientists Africa.
- Head, School of Anatomical Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Amadi O. Ihunwo is the head of morphological anatomy division at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa and the secretary general of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA).
Interests
Prof. Bamidele Victor Owoyele
Prof. Bamidele Victor Owoyele
Affiliations/Portfolio
- President, Neuroscience Society of Nigeria
- Professor of Physiology
- Department of Physiology, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. Nigeria.
Professor of Physiology (Neuroscience) at University of Ilorin with interests in pain, neuroinflammation, and teaching.
Interests
National Coordinators
Dr. Gams Massi Daniel
Cameroon
Dr. Gams Massi Daniel
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Lecturer, Neurology Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Cameroun
- Consultant neurologist, Douala General Hospital, Cameroun
- Secretary General, Cameroon Academy of Neurology
Interests
- Stroke/Cerebrovascular diseases, Neuroinfections, Epilepsy, Movement disorders
Ronald Kamoga
Uganda
Ronald Kamoga
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Lecturer, Anatomy Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda.
- SONA representative for East Africa.
- Treasurer, Neuroscience Society of Uganda.
- Fellow, Mbarara Alzheimer’s Disease and related Dementias Research Initiative (MADRI)
Interests
- Alzheimer’s Disease and other Dementia related disorders
Eberechi Wogu PhD
Nigeria
Eberechi Wogu PhD
National Coordinator
Eberechi Wogu PhD
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Lecturer, Anatomy Department, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
- Secretary, Neuroscience Society of Nigeria.
- Treasurer, Women in Neuroscience, Nigeria.
- Global Scholar, Wellcome center Integrative Neuroimaging(WIN), University of Oxford, UK
Interests
- African Human brain Imaging, Open science, African Neuroanthropology, Biological mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Francis Djankpa
Ghana
Dr. Francis Djankpa
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Founder and Director at Nterm-Ghana (NGO)
- Head, Department of Physiology, University of Cape Coast
- Chairman of the School of Medical Sciences Research Committee.
Interests
Neurophysiology
Grace Mashala Bilungula MD
Democratic Republic of Congo
Grace Mashala Bilungula MD
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
Centre Neuropsychopathologique de Kinshasa of University of Kinshasa (CNPP/UNIKIN), DR Congo.
Interests
Neurodevelopment and Neuropsychology
Zeinab Koné MD
Mali
Zeinab Koné MD
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Neurology Department, Point G Teaching Hospital; Bamako, Mali
Zeinab Koné MD has a rich portfolio that includes
- MD, Neurologist
- MSc Neurobiology, Neuroscience
- PGD in Clinical Paediatric Electrophysiology and Epilepsy.
Interests
- Epilepsy
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Neuropediatrics
- language
- learning and behavioral disorders
- Brain development in health and disease
- Brain plasticity
Dr. Teketel Eristu Kediso
Ethiopia
Dr. Teketel Eristu Kediso
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Assistant Professor of Physiology, Arbaminch University
- President, Ethiopian Physiological Society (EPS)
- Vice President, Ethiopian Neuroscience Society (ENS)
Interests
- Neurophysiology (Neural networks, in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology, & Neurodegeneration).
Eman Khalil
Egypt
Eman Khalil
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
Research Associate at American University in Cairo
Medical device biological evaluation head at Incura
Interests
