Speakers
Opening session speakers
Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin- Pre-conference | 9:35 am - 9:50 amPresident, Aga Khan University
Prof Carl Amrhein - Day 1 | 8:40 am - 9:00 am Provost & Vice President Academic, Aga Khan University
Prof Salim Virani - Day 1 | 9:25 am - 9:35 amVice Provost, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Aga Khan University
Mr Rashid Khalani - Day 1 | 9:10 am - 9:25 amChief Executive Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Prof Zul Merali - All days | Introductory remarks and closing remarksFounding Director, Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Prof Vikram PatelPaul Farmer Professor and Chair, Dept. of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Session Keynote Speakers
Prof Robert Sapolsky - Day 1 | 8:35 am - 9:00 am (Virtual)John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor, Professor of Biology, of Neurology and of Neurosurgery at Stanford University
Dr Dixon Chibanda - Day 1 | 10:45 am - 11:20 am (Virtual)Founder and CEO, Friendship Bench Zimbabwe and Director of the African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI)
Dr Husseini K Manji - Pre-conference | 8:35 am - 9:00 am (Virtual)President and CEO, Science for Minds LLC; Global Therapeutic Area Head, Neuroscience Johnson and Johnson (J&J) Pharmaceutical Research and Development Adjunct Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Oxford University
Dr Victor Valcour - Day 1 | 11:40 am - 12:00 amExecutive Director Global Brain Health Institute & Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health
Prof William Torrey - Pre-conference | 10:20 am - 10:45 am (Virtual)Raymond Sobel Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine
Talks
Prof Ulrich Hegerl - Day 3 | 11:20 am - 11:45amDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt
Prof Fauziah Rabbani - Pre-conference | 11:50 am - 12:10pmChief, Implementation Research and Innovation, Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Gijs Walraven | Day 1 | 10:10 am - 10:25 amDirector for Health, AKDN & Global General Manager, Aga Khan Health Services
Prof Reena Shah | Day 1 | 10:00 am - 10:10 amChair of the Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Stijn De Leeuw | Day 2 | 9:00 am - 9:15 amFounding Director at Little Lions Child Coaching
Tom Osborn - Day 2 | 11:20 am - 11:45 amCo-Founder & CEO, Shamiri Institute
Dr Boniface Mativa - Day 2 | 4:30 pm - 4:45 pmChief Medical Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Pre-conference, November 15, 2023
Stakeholder forum: Investment in brain health - Global perspectives
Speakers
Prof Lukoye AtwoliDeputy Director, Brain & Mind Institute & Dean Medical College, Aga Khan University
Prof Salim ViraniProvost, Office of Research and Graduate Studies, Aga Khan University
Prof Zul MeraliFounding Director, Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Frank NjengaPsychiatrist and Founder, Chiromo Hospital Group
Mr Rashid KhalaniChief Executive Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Ms Mary MwitiChief Executive Officer, Council of Governors, Kenya
Dr Samim HashamChief Operating Officer, Global & Associate Director, East Africa
Arif NekySenior Advisor for UN Strategic Partnerships at the Resident Coordinator’s Office
Prof Lekan Ayo-YusufScientist and Professor of Public Health, University of Pretoria
Fatima GoharLead, Maternal and Child Health, UNICEF
Dr Simon NjugunaDirector, Mental Health Division, Kenya
Dr Bonga ChilizaAssociate Professor/Chief Specialist & Head, Dept of Psychiatry, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Dr Nasri OmarFocal Person, Mental Health System and Policy, Ministry of Health, Kenya
Prof. Amadi IhunwoProfessor of Anatomy, Head of School of Anatomical Sciences, Wits University
Dr Juzar HookerConsulting Neurologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Dr Fauziah RabbaniChief Implementation Research and Innovations, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Tom OsbornCo-Founder & CEO, Shamiri Institute
Prof Dominic TrépelHealth Economics -School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin and Global Brain Health Institute
Oren OmbiroHead of Research and Policy, Africa, Medtronic LABS
Dr Shehzad AliEpidemiology & Biostatistics, Western Centre for Public Health & Family Medicine, Western University
Dr Fauziah RabbaniChief, Implementation Research and Innovation, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Rahim DayaChief of Staff, Shamiri Institute
Dr Juzar HookerNeurologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Cyprian MostertMental Health Economist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Samuel MusembiExecutive Director Kenya, Futbol Mas
Workshop Session 1
Advancing Neuropsychology and Brain Health: Tools, Collaboration and Empowerment
Rachel MainaResearch Associate, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Karen BlackmonNeuropsychologist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Prof Ozioma OkonkwoGeriatrics Faculty, Clinical Science Center, Department of Medicine, University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
Workshop Session 2
Enhancing Brain Health: Innovative Neuro-Monitoring Solutions
Dr Dilraj SokhiNeurologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Dr Samuel GitauRadiology and Nuclear Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Poster presentations
Dr Jasmit ShahAssistant Professor & Data Scientist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Networking and tea
Rachel MainaResearch Associate, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Main conference | Day 1 | November 16, 2023
Integrated Health Care: The Aga Khan Development Network Perspective
Gitonga M’MbijjeweInterim Associate Vice Provost and Academic Administration, Kenya
Dr Zeenat Sulaiman KhanRegional Chief Executive Officer, AKHS, East Africa
Dr. Gijs WalravenDirector for Health, AKDN & Global General Manager, AKHS
Mr Rashid KhalaniChief Executive Officer, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Prof Carl AmrheinProvost & Vice President Academic, Aga Khan University
Prof Sameen SiddiquiProfessor & Chair, Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University
Dementia assessment & interventions: Building tools
Dr Karen BlackmonConsultant Neuropsychologist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
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Dr Victor ValcourProfessor of Medicine; Executive Director Global Brain Health Institute & Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health
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Dr Ameenah SorefanPresident, Association Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Mauritius
Prof Mohammed WasayNeurologist & Professor Department of Medicine, AKU, Pakistan
Read bio here.
Dr Juzar Hooker Consulting Neurologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Culture, society and mental health
Dr Samim HashamChief Operating Officer, Global & Associate Director, East Africa
Prof Lukoye AtwoliVice Director, Brain & Mind Institute & Dean Medical College, Aga Khan University
Dr Frank NjengaPsychiatrist and Founder, Chiromo Hospital Group
Dr Edna BosireMedical Anthropologist & Implementation Scientist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Bonga ChilizaAssociate Professor/Chief Specialist and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Perinatal mental wellbeing: Innovations and interventions
Dr Tedbabe Degefie HailegebrielChief of Maternal, Newborn and Adolescent Health (MNAH) Unit, UNICEF New York Headquarters
Nelius Mukami RwambaMaternal and Child Health Champion and Mental Health Champion Founder, The Kena Foundation
Dr Shahirose Sadrudin PremjiSally Smith Chair, School of Nursing, Queens University
Prof Rozina KarmalianiAssociate Director, Brain & Mind Institute - South & Central Asia
Artshow: Gallery of Beautiful Minds
Ramadhan SaidCreative Director, Karali Pics
Sandra Tisun-LepinoyCertified Sound bath and sound massage practitioner
Allan Simba Visual and fine artist
Alia QamarIntuitive artist
Yvonne Wambui Sirali Visual artist
Main conference | Day 2 | November 17, 2023
Global trends: Addressing the brain health crisis
Dr Bonga ChilizaAssociate Professor / Chief Specialist and Head of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of KwaZulu-Natal
Prof Lukoye Atwoli Vice Director, Brain & Mind Institute & Dean Medical College, Aga Khan University
Prof Zul MeraliFounding Director, Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Prof Vikram Patel Paul Farmer Professor and Chair, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Prof Amina AbubakarDirector, Institute for Human Development, Aga Khan University
Mitigation of suicidal behaviours in resource constrained countries
Prof Murad KhanSuicide Prevention Scientist, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Lakshmi VijayaKumarConsultant psychiatrist & Founder of SNEHA, India
Dr Frank NjengaPsychiatrist and Founder, Chiromo Hospital Group | Past mental health advisor to the President of Kenya
Prof Ulrich HegerlDepartment of Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, University Hospital, Frankfurt, Goethe University Frankfurt
Nadra AleyLife Coach/ Mental Wellness Advocate, General Manager, TSG Hospitality
Prevention and treatment of mental ill health and substance use disorders
Dr Samim HashamChief Operating Officer & Associate Director, East Africa, Brain & Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Dr Catherine GitauAssistant Professor & Psychiatrist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Dr Adrian NjengaSenior Policy and Planning Officer National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA)
Dr Aaron BornsteinAssistant Professor Department of Cognitive Sciences, University of California, Irvine
Understanding brain diversity: The role of African neuroscience
Dr Chi Udeh MomohTranslational Neuroscientist, Brain and Mind Institute, Aga Khan University
Prof Amadi Ihunwo Professor of Anatomy, Head of School of Anatomical Sciences, Wits University
Dr Edwin MogereProgramme Director, Department of Surgery and Consultant Neurosurgeon, Aga Khan University Hospital
Dr Boniface ChitayiPsychiatrist & President, Kenya Psychiatric Association
Dr Victor ValcourExecutive Director Global Brain Health Institute & Atlantic Fellows for Equity in Brain Health
Technology & brain health: The good, the bad and the ugly
Dr Beverly CheseremConsultant Neuroscientist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Dr Rébecca RobillardAssistant Professor, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa
Dr Jasmit ShahAssistant Professor & Data Scientist, Brain & Mind Institute
Dr Dilraj SokhiConsultant Neurologist, Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
