Team – Botaepa Foundation

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Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh, PhD

CEO

Assistant Professor of Chemical Pathology and Molecular...

Emmanuel Timmy Donkoh, PhD

CEO

Assistant Professor of Chemical Pathology and Molecular Diagnostics and Head of the Centre for Research in Applied Biology, Sunyani, Ghana. Successfully managed over a million US dollars in research grants as an emerging African Research Leader and Fellow of the prestigious African Research Excellence Fund (AREF). I present a strong record of biomarker development for early detection of preventable and re-emerging diseases and innovation commercialization in Africa. Women’s health advocate and Country Ambassador for the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS).

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Samuel Fosu-Gyasi, PhD

COO

Professor of Microbiology and Global Health and the Dean; School of Sciences, University of...

Samuel Fosu-Gyasi, PhD

COO

Prof. Samuel Fosu Gyasi is a Professor of Microbiology and Global Health and the Dean; School of Sciences, University of Energy and Natural Resources. He is recipient of multiple research grants including groundbreaking work on the introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.

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Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, MD PhD

CMO

Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Deputy Director of the Directorate...

Dorcas Obiri-Yeboah, MD PhD

CMO

Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Deputy Director of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana. A prolific and accomplished scholar and women’s health advocate. Member of the National Paediatric HSV Acceleration Plan task team, Advisory Board member for the West African Network of Excellence for HBV, AIDS and Malaria (WANETAM), and Country Ambassador for the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS).

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Augustina Sylverkken, PhD

CTO

Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST...

Augustina Sylverkken, PhD

CTO

Augustina Angelina Sylverken (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Theoretical and Applied Biology, KNUST-Ghana. She is involved in large scale multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies with teams of investigators with sponsorship from prestigious funders including the German Research Council (DFG), Global Fund, European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP), African Research Excellence Fund, Medical Research Council (AREF-MRC) - UK, Royal Society – UK, the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) with the University of Surrey and the KNUST Research Fund (KReF). Augustina is an affiliate of the African Academy of Sciences, 2016-2020, a Fellow of the Prestigious African Research Excellence Fund’s (AREF)

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Derrick Afful, PhD, MBA, BCMAS

Regulatory & Pharma Lead

Multidisciplinary scientist with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical...

Derrick Afful, PhD, MBA, BCMAS

Regulatory & Pharma Lead

A multidisciplinary scientist with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, and clinical research sectors. Currently serving as an Application and Technical Lead at the FDA’s Office of Product Quality Assessment and Fellow of the Centre for Research in Applied Biology, Ghana. Expert in clinical and regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, and clinical trial design. Has been instrumental in monitoring the lifecycle of biological and biosimilar products, ensuring compliance with FDA and EMA standards, and implementing risk management strategies that enhance drug safety and efficacy.

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Oksana Rybanina, PhD

Systems & Training

Senior Lecturer of Chemical Pathology with over 20 years of experience in the field of ...

Oksana Rybanina, PhD

Systems & Training

Senior Lecturer of Chemical Pathology with over 20 years of experience in the field of Laboratory Medicine and Management at Ghana Health Service (GHS), the biggest implementing body under the Ministry of Health (MOH). Worked (2017-2021) as a Deputy Director of Laboratory Services at the Institutional Care Division of the GHS Headquarters to implement the national strategies to improve the laboratory services provided at health facilities across the country. Conducted trainings and supportive supervision of laboratory personnel on laboratory quality management systems as Lab Quality Assessor for the Africa CDC under the SLIPTA programme. Led the successful implementation of grants in health system strengthening on several projects sponsored by USAID, JPiego and Global Fund and the BETTEReHEALTH project sponsored by EU Commission.

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Derrick Osakunor, PhD

NTD & Research Lead

Dr. Osakunor is a renowned researcher and scholar in the field of schistosomiasis...

Derrick Osakunor, PhD

NTD & Research Lead

Dr. Osakunor is a renowned researcher and scholar in the field of schistosomiasis, infectious and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Exceptional leadership through the Global Schistosomiasis Alliance and commitment to driving impactful NTD research. He has an exceptional track record of producing impactful research that has contributed significantly to our understanding of schistosomiasis and informed the prioritization and operationalization of paediatric schistosome treatment and on WHO guidelines for schistosomiasis elimination.

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Prof. Chamindie Punyadeera

Advisory

Prof. Chamindie Punyadeera

Advisory

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Our Team

Meet the Visionaries Behind Botaepa

A bold vision for Africa’s Health Future