Meet the TEAM
Global Coordinators
Damian Eke PhD
Director
Damian Eke PhD
Director
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
Deputy Director
Eberechi Wogu PhD
Deputy Director
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
– Traumatic brain injury, Spinal cord injury, Neurodegenerative diseases, Neurotoxicity, Neuroimaging.
Dr Olaitan Ruth Asuquo
Tanzania
Oumayma soula
Tunisia
Oumayma soula
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Teaching Assistant for Computational Neuroscience
- Ph.D. candidate in the Faculty of Medicine, Sfax
Interests
- Fusion of biology and technology within computational neuroscience
- Investigation of functional connectivity changes in neurodegenerative dementia
Nadia El Kadmiri
Morocco
Nadia El Kadmiri
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Associate Professor at the Polydisciplinary Faculty of Taroudant, IBN ZOHR University
- Regional Secretary of North Africa SONA_IBRO
- Fellow in Responsible Conduct research at Spqan Diego California University
- Founder/President of Moroccan Association for Research and Ethics (MARE) www.association-mare.org
- Founder/President of Research Ethics Committee (REC)
- Editor in Chief of International Journal for Research and Ethics (IJRE)
Interests
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Research Ethics
Dr Olivia Matshabane
South Africa
Dr Olivia Matshabane
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Member of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) Africa Ethics Working Group
- Member of the International Brain Initiative (IBI) Cross-Cultural Neuroscience Working Group
- Former Secretary and Chair of the Fellows Committee of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Consortium
- Former Chair of the student-postdoc committee of the International Neuroethics Society
- Participant in roundtable discussions held by the United Nations (UN) on neurotechnologies
- Panellist for the BRAINshare: Sharing Data in BRAIN Initiative Studies project led by scientists at Baylor College of Medicine in the US.
Interests
- Neuroethics
- Ethical, legal, social, and cultural implications of neuropsychiatric genomics
- Neuroethical implications of new and emerging neurotechnologies
Dr. George Wanderi
Kenya
Dr. George Wanderi
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Registered medical doctor based in Nairobi
- Alumnus of the University of Nairobi and Strathmore University
- Co-founder of three successful healthcare and allied brands in Nairobi, Kenya
Interests
- Neuroscience
- Regenerative Medicine
- Healthcare Rights
Olorunnado Samson Ehindero (PhD.)
Rwanda
Olorunnado Samson Ehindero (PhD.)
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Lecturer in the Department of Human Anatomy, School of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Rwanda
- Bachelor of Science degree in Human Anatomy from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria
- Master’s and PhD degrees in Anatomy from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Interests
- Computational neuroscience
- Metabolic syndrome
- Medical education
Dr.Theresa Chikopela Sikazwe
Zambia
Dr.Theresa Chikopela Sikazwe
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
- Assistant Dean – Basic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lusaka Apex Medical University
- Treasurer for the Zambia Neuroscience Society (ZANS)
- In charge of Research in the Physiological Society of Zambia (PSZ)
- Member of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA)
- Member of the Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA)
Interests
- Vascular physiology
- Arterial stiffness
- Endothelial dysfunction
- Relationship between vascular physiology and cognitive function
Tsemo Yimta Grace Maiva
Senegal
Tsemo Yimta Grace Maiva
National Coordinator
Affiliations/Portfolio
• Neurologist and Neurophysiologist
• National Coordinator of African Brain Data Network in Senegal
• Member of the Movement disorders Society (MDS)
• Member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
• Member of the Cameroon Neurology Academy (CAN)
• Member of the Senegal Neurology Society (ASN)
Interests
African Human Brain Imaging, neurophysiological mechanisms of nerve conduction, electrogenesis and epileptogenesis, neurodegenerative disease