Data for Health in Africa Meeting
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5th DS-I Africa Consortium Meeting
23 - 29 August 2025
CEDI Centre, University of Ghana, Accra

Mr Alfred Githuka - Participant

Leveraging artificial intelligence/machine learning-based technology to overcome specialized training and technology barriers for the diagnosis and prognostication of colorectal cancer in Africa (Project Manager/Coordinator)

I am a health research professional and certified medical laboratory scientist with a passion for digital health innovation and oncology. Over the years, my career has progressed from frontline laboratory diagnostics to strategic leadership in clinical research coordination, biobanking, and digital transformation. Currently, I lead multi-site cancer research initiatives, manage the establishment and operations of a cutting-edge biobank, and drive advancements in digital pathology and AI-assisted diagnostics. My work is deeply committed to strengthening cancer care and research infrastructure in low- and middle-income countries, with a strong emphasis on scalable, technology-enabled solutions that bridge gaps in access, quality, and precision medicine. I bring a unique blend of scientific rigor, operational expertise, and digital foresight-working at the intersection of research, innovation, and health equity.