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The Immunology in Africa PodcastTackling Neglected Diseases: From Research to Impact - Lorraine PfavayiHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Dr. Lorraine Pfavayi is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Edinburgh and a TIBA Postdoctoral Fellow. She holds a DPhil in Clinical Medicine from the University of Oxford, where she investig...
2026-02-0847 min
AfricaPachangaAfricaPachanga 08/Oct/2025 - Amira Kheir - Música Africana AfrobeatComenzamos con novedades con la excelente cantante sudanesa Amira Kheir, con raperos y raperas con influencias africanas, como son el alemán Frenna, la británica Little Simz y el congoleño Baloji. Además, el último éxito de la rumba congoleña con Innos'B.
Además, makossa con el camerunés Jo Tongo, fusiones latinas con los senegaleses Orchestra Baobab, chimurenga de Zimbabwe con The Storm, highlife de Ghana con Alhaji K. Frimpong, rumba congoleña con Papa Wemba y música juju nigeriana con I.K. Dairo. Disfruta !!
Track List
Amira Kheir - River
Amira Kheir - Sudani
Frenna - Za...
2025-10-0859 min
AfricaPachanga Radio ShowAfricaPachanga 08/Oct/2025 - Amira Kheir - Música Africana AfrobeatComenzamos con novedades con la excelente cantante sudanesa Amira Kheir, con raperos y raperas con influencias africanas, como son el alemán Frenna, la británica Little Simz y el congoleño Baloji. Además, el último éxito de la rumba congoleña con Innos'B.
Además, makossa con el camerunés Jo Tongo, fusiones latinas con los senegaleses Orchestra Baobab, chimurenga de Zimbabwe con The Storm, highlife de Ghana con Alhaji K. Frimpong, rumba congoleña con Papa Wemba y música juju nigeriana con I.K. Dairo. Disfruta !!
Track List
Amira Kheir - River
Amira Kheir - Sudani
Frenna - Zaaz...
2025-10-0859 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastA Cure for HIV: Dissecting Africa's First HIV-cure Trial - Prof. Thumbi Ndung'uHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Thumbi Ndung’u is a faculty member at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) in Durban, South Africa; Professor and Victor Daitz Chair i...
2025-09-1558 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Reimagining Funding Models for Tuberculosis Research - Prof. Mohlopheni J. MarakalalaHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, challenges, and success stories behind the fight to end tuberculosis...
2025-08-1143 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Mapping the Immune Landscape of Tuberculosis-HIV Co-infection - Fatoumatta DarboeHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, challenges, and success stories behind the fight to end t...
2025-08-0439 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Counting the Lessons, Losses from Tuberculosis Vaccine Trials - Anele GelaHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, chall...
2025-07-0942 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Unravelling Tuberculosis in Animal Models (Non-Human Primates) - Solomon JauroHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, challenges, and success stories b...
2025-06-1841 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Expanding the Vaccines Toolbox for Tuberculosis - Paul OgongoHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep...
2025-05-3147 min
Mazungumzo - African Scholarly ConversationsSN 3 EP 8: Celebrating African Science Communication in Our Own WordsIn this episode, host Joy Owango is joined by co-host Anne Chisa for a special Africa Day episode featuring a powerhouse panel of science podcasters reshaping research communication across the continent. This inspiring conversation brings together Wealth Okete (the Immunology in Africa Podcast), Anita Makori (My Science Journey), and Wambui Mbichi (Farm to Table KE Podcast) as they share their journeys in launching platforms that highlight African scientific contributions, discuss challenges they've overcome, and explore how digital platforms are democratizing knowledge beyond academic journals.Featured Podcasts:Anne Chisa- Host, The Root of Science Podcast
2025-05-1555 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Zooming in on Antibody Responses in Tuberculosis - Simon KimudaHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the science, challenge...
2025-05-1446 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTB Immunology Series: Predicting and Understanding Tuberculosis Risk - Sara SulimanHosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact they hope to make on the continent.To support our efforts towards amplifying African stories of immunology, you can buy us coffee or nominate a guest. --Launching in April 2025, our special TB Immunology series and first-ever disease-focused series dives deep into the scienc...
2025-04-3053 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastHighlights & Key Insights - 2024This 'bonus' episode celebrates our growth over the past 2+ years and revisits insightful moments from past episodes published in 2024.If any of these highlights interest you, feel free to check out the full episode for a more enriching experience.---Hosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the impact...
2025-03-1914 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastHighlights & Key Insights - 2022, 2023This 'bonus' episode celebrates our growth over the past 2+ years and revisits insightful moments from past episodes published between 2022 and 2023.If any of these highlights interest you, feel free to check out the full episode for a more enriching experience.---Hosted by Wealth Okete, The Immunology in Africa Podcast explores narratives at the nexus of immunology & Africa. We ask professors, postdocs, PhD students, and everyone in between to tell us about their journey into immunology, the questions driving their current work, and the...
2025-03-0516 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastOptimising Natural Killer Cells against Cancers - GSS 2.0 (4/4) - Segun AfolaranmiImmunoAfrica's Graduate Student Series offers emerging and aspiring immunologists the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by some of the most talented immunology graduate students from Africa.
For its second edition, this year, we peek into the fascinating work and busy lives of 4 graduate students (Vania, Onyeka, Deo-Gracias, and Segun), representing 3 African countries: Benin, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
Our fourth and last guest is Segun Afolaranmi.
Segun trained as a medical doctor at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and went on to complete his intern year of clinical practice. He...
2024-12-0249 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastCould Vitamin D Protect Foetuses from a Deadly Parasite? GSS 2.0 (3/4) - Seyigbena P. Deo-Gracias BerryImmunoAfrica's Graduate Student Series offers emerging and aspiring immunologists the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by some of the most talented immunology graduate students from Africa.
For its second edition, this year, we peek into the fascinating work and busy lives of 4 graduate students (Vania, Onyeka, Deo-Gracias, and Segun), representing 3 African countries: Benin, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
Our third guest is Seyigbena P. Deo-Gracias Berry.
Deo-Gracias is a PhD student at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany, where she researches interactions between mothers and foetuses, in the context...
2024-11-1856 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastOutsmarting the Lassa Virus through a Multi-target Vaccine - GSS 2.0 (2/4) - Onyeka ChukwudozieImmunoAfrica's Graduate Student Series offers emerging and aspiring immunologists the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by some of the most talented immunology graduate students from Africa.
For its second edition, this year, we peek into the fascinating work and busy lives of 4 graduate students (Vania, Onyeka, Deo-Gracias, and Segun), representing 3 African countries: Benin, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
Our second guest is Onyeka Chukwudozie.
Onyeka Chukwudozie is a virologist, immunologist, and structural biologist from Nigeria, with a bachelor's degree in Cell Biology and Genetics from the University of Lagos. Currently a PhD candidate at the University of...
2024-11-0447 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastBridging the Gap: Immune Responses in the African Context - GSS 2.0 (1/4) - Vania MaphossaImmunoAfrica's Graduate Student Series offers emerging and aspiring immunologists the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and be inspired by some of the most talented immunology graduate students from Africa.
For its second edition, this year, we peek into the fascinating work and busy lives of 4 graduate students (Vania, Onyeka, Deo-Gracias, and Segun), representing 3 African countries: Benin, Mozambique, and Nigeria.
Our first guest is Vania Maphossa.
Vania Maphossa is a PhD student in Biosciences and Public Health at Eduardo Mondiane University, in Maputo City, Mozambique. Before commencing her PhD, she earned a bachelor's in Biology and Health and a...
2024-10-2142 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastT Cell Subsets in the Induction of Optimal Antibody Responses - Dr. Ane OgbeDr. Ane Ogbe is an Associate Scientific Director at Moderna. Previously a postdoctoral immunologist at the University of Oxford, her work contributed to the current understanding of HIV and COVID-19 immunology.
Her research has been largely driven by the desire to gain insights into the dynamic role T cells play in the development and maintenance of immunity to infectious diseases. She began her scientific career in Nigeria, where she studied for a bachelor's in biological science at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Afterwards, she completed both her master's and Ph.D at Brunel University Lo...
2024-08-2753 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImproving HIV Diagnosis through the HIVQuant Project - Dr. Catherine KibirigeDr. Catherine Kibirige trained as a biochemist at the University of Bath, before earning a doctorate in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at The Johns Hopkins University. She is currently a Research Manager at Imperial College London.
Following a childhood interest, she has been involved in HIV-1 clinical research alongside large epidemiological cohort studies for over 20 years. She currently leads 'The HIVQuant Project' - www.hivquant.com which she founded to develop a special HIV quantification kit. It is hoped that this ambient-temperature HIV-1 quantification kit will address challenges associated with HIV diagnosis and treatment monitoring in...
2024-07-2950 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastCombating Malaria through Vaccines - Dr. Ousmane TraoréDr. Ousmane Traoré is an immunology and parasitology researcher currently working as Laboratory Manager at the Clinical Research Unit of Nanoro (CRUN / URCN) in Burkina Faso. He was a key figure in several malaria vaccine trials, including the phase II and III trials for R21/Matrix-M and the phase II trial for RH5/Matrix-M. His primary responsibilities include overseeing lab activities associated with clinical trials.
Dr. Traoré, who holds a PhD in Applied Biology from Université Nazi Boni in Bobo-Dioulasso, has made significant contributions to our understanding of the immune correlates of malaria protection. He has held numerous research pos...
2024-07-0848 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImmunity in Pregnant Women and Infants - Dr. Gatien LokossouDr. Gatien Lokossou leads the Human Biology Engineering Department at the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin, where he also doubles as a lecturer in Immunology and Cell Biology. His current research involves elucidating the microbiota composition of human breast milk and evaluating the protective function of immune cells and antibodies in breast milk against malaria in infants.
Prior to joining the University of Abomey-Calavi, Dr. Lokossou earned a PhD in Immunology at Paris Descartes University, France, where his work focused on genetic control of immune responses in malaria. During his post-doc at the University of...
2024-05-2345 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImmunity and Infection in Different Contexts - Dr. Rebecca ChukwuanukwuDr. Rebecca Chukwuanukwu is an Associate Professor of Immunology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, where she researches host immune responses to diseases. Her educational background is in biomedical sciences, with a specialty in haematology and blood transfusion. She obtained two master's degrees: first, in Haematology at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and then, in Immunology and Allergy at the University of Nottingham, UK, before proceeding to pursue a PhD in Immunology at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
In addition to serving in various academic and administrative roles, Dr. Chukwuanukwu has also won numerous grants and prizes, including...
2024-05-0644 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastVaginal Microbiota and Cervical Cancer Risk in Women - Prof. Samuel Essien-BaidooProf. Samuel Essien-Baidoo is an Associate Professor in Laboratory Medicine at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and a Fellow of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science. His research is dedicated to exploring the intricate interplay between natural and artificial determinants of adverse health outcomes, particularly in the context of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Away from research, Prof. Essien-Baidoo has a wealth of administrative experience, having served as the founding Head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science and held many other positions at UCC, Ghana. He has also shown deep...
2024-03-1849 min
Farm to Table Podcast KEScience Communication in Africa - Part IIIn October 2023, I had the honor to be a panelist in a webinar to talk about science communication in Africa. The panel consisted of members from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. We talked about what goes into creating a successful platform, need for collaboration, mentoring upcoming science communicators challenges and finally shared tools that have been useful in doing our work.
Tune in to learn all about it.
Panelists:
Saad Lotfey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadlotfey/
Cyril Boateng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrildboateng/
Sarah Nyanch...
2024-02-0751 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImproving Access to Vaccines in Children - Dr. Oghenebrume WaririDr. Oghenebrume Wariri is a Clinical Research Fellow in Vaccines and Immunity at the MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM. His research focuses on vaccine epidemiology, particularly examining the performance of country-level immunization systems and investigating how broader demand- and supply-side factors influence the delivery and uptake of routine childhood vaccination in West Africa.
Dr. Wariri received his Medical Degree (MBBS) from the University of Benin (Nigeria) and specialized as a Paediatrician after completing a six-year residency training program, earning a Fellowship of the West African College of Physicians. He obtained his MSc in Global Health as a fully-funded...
2024-01-2950 minFarm to Table Podcast KEScience Communication in Africa - Part IIn October 2023, I had the honor to be a panelist in a webinar to talk about science communication in Africa. The panel consisted of members from Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
We talked about what goes into creating a successful platform, need for collaboration, mentoring upcoming science communicators challenges and finally shared tools that have been useful in doing our work.
Tune in to learn all about it.
Panelists:
Saad Lotfey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadlotfey/
Cyril Boateng - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyrildboateng/
2024-01-2451 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastHow Sex Differences and Cytokines Shape Immune Responses - GSS 1.0 (6/6) - Kumba SedduGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Episode 6 of 6)
Kumba Seddu started her PhD journey at Johns Hopkins University where she investigated male and female immune differences to viral vaccines and infections. Her research added to the growing evidence that vaccinated females have greater antibody responses than males. This increased vaccine-induced antibody response in females is due to hormonal
(estrogen) effects and sex chromosome (XX) effects. Now at Harvard Medical School, she is studying the gene expression and immune cell activation cascade upon interleukin-2 [IL-2] cytokine stimulation. IL-2 treatment has implications from infection to autoimmune diseases and cancer. She has won several awards...
2023-12-1149 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastHow Obesity Triggers Kidney Diseases: The Role of the Immune System - GSS 1.0 (5/6) - Ubong EkperikpeGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Ep. 5 of 6)
Ubong Ekperikpe is a Ph.D. candidate in the Experimental Therapeutics and Pharmacology program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center where he studies obesity and kidney diseases. He trained as a Pharmacist at the University of Jos, before earning a master's degree in Pharmacology at the University of Benin, both in Nigeria. He has also served as a Junior Research Fellow at the School of Pharmacy, University of the Western Cape, South Africa.
Ubong’s current research is focused on understanding the role of macrophage inflammatory protein 3-alpha (MIP3α) and interactions between antigen-presenting cell...
2023-11-1652 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastDecoding the Link Between Alpha-Gal Allergy and Parasitic Infections - GSS 1.0 (4/6) - Tatenda MurangiGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Ep. 4 of 6)
Tatenda Murangi completed his bachelor's degree in Biology, majoring in Tropical Disease Biology, at the Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe. He is currently a PhD Candidate in Clinical Science and Immunology at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa, where he studies alpha-gal allergy. His PhD work, which builds on his MSc research explores the role of parasitic infections in the onset of this allergy and is jointly supervised by Professors Michael Levin and William Horsnell. Alongside being an Immunopaedia ambassador, Tatenda is also passionate about science communication.
...
2023-10-2357 min
Raglan Arts SceneOkete Falls at the Creative Market SundayCiane Ellen joins us in the studio to talk about her new project selling creative homeware at the creative market and the benefits of meeting your customers in person.
2023-10-0518 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImproving Health Outcomes in Inflammatory Diseases: From COVID-19 to Rheumatoid Arthritis - GSS 1.0 (3/6) - Marah Grace ChibwanaGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Ep. 3 of 6)
Marah Grace Chibwana holds a medical degree (MBBS) from the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, and an MSc in Integrated Immunology from the University of Oxford. For her PhD, she was recently awarded the Rhodes Scholarship to read for a DPhil in Molecular and Cellular Medicine at the University of Oxford. Building on her MSc research, her PhD will focus on understanding the factors that drive neutrophil behaviour and heterogeneity. Findings from this study will contribute to improving the health outcomes of individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune / inflammatory conditions.
As...
2023-09-2947 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTargeting Galectin-3 in Aggressive Breast Cancers: Implications for African Women - GSS 1.0 (2/6) - Doudou Georges Massar NiangGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Ep. 2 of 6).
Doudou Georges Massar Niang grew up aspiring to be a professional basketball player — but he's now enamored with the field of immunology. With a doctor of Pharmacy and two Masters degrees from Cheikh Anta Diop University, Doudou's background spans hematology, cancer immunology and genetics. He has spent the last four years of his PhD exploring the roles of galectin-3 and various cytokines on breast cancers. The overall goal of his research is to understand how galectin-3 might be used as a biomarker and therapeutic target in various malignancies, particularly breast cancers. In this episode, he...
2023-09-0647 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastTackling Viral Diseases through Vaccines: From SARS to Influenza - GSS 1.0 (1/6) - Richard AdelekeGraduate Student Series (GSS) 1.0 (Ep. 1 of 6).
Richard Adeleke (DVM) trained as a veterinarian at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he first took an interest in immunology and vaccine development. He is currently a Ph.D. student in Immunology and Infectious Diseases at Cornell University, USA, and works in Professor Hector Aguilar-Carreno's Lab. His research centres around vaccine development for viruses with pandemic potential, specifically SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome) coronaviruses. He also studies virus-host interactions and immune responses to vaccination. Outside the lab, Richard enjoys watching movies and meeting new people from...
2023-08-1743 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastUnderstanding Variations in Vaccine Responses: What It Means for Africa - Dr. Abena AmoahAbena Amoah (PhD) is the lead for the HypoVax Global Knowledge Hub based at Leiden University Center for Infectious Diseases of the Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University, in the Netherlands. The knowledge hub is focused on understanding variations in vaccine responses across geographical areas and populations. It aims to address the central question of why weaker responses to some vaccines are seen in some regions compared to others and brings together researchers from around the world to make connections and form a strong network.
Originally from Ghana, Dr. Amoah was born and raised in Southern Africa. She holds a...
2023-07-2440 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastUnravelling Viral Diseases: How the Immune System Responds to the Lassa Fever Virus - Dr. Chinedu UgwuChinedu Alphonsus Ugwu (PhD) holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) with distinctions from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, a Master of Science in Integrated Immunology from the University of Oxford, UK, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Veterinary Sciences from the University of Cambridge, UK. He specializes in translational immunology, vaccine, immunotherapeutic designs for pathogens, and one health approach to tackling disease outbreaks. He currently lectures in the Biological Sciences Department at Redeemer’s University, taking undergraduate and postgraduate classes in immunology, virology, bioethics, biosafety, and biological techniques. He also doubles as a post-doctoral research fellow at the African Ce...
2023-06-0251 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImmunology Talks to Public Health: Africa in Focus - Prof. Dimie OgoinaProfessor Dimie Ogoina is a Professor of Medicine and Head of the Infectious Diseases Unit at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, in Bayelsa, Nigeria. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and has spent the last two decades researching various infectious diseases. Professor Ogoina's research interests span HIV/AIDS, healthcare-associated infections, infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance, and epidemic-prone infectious diseases. He is also interested in clinical governance and quality improvement. He has held several leadership and administrative positions including serving as the case management lead during the monkeypox and C...
2023-04-291h 04
The Immunology in Africa PodcastSurmounting Hurdles: Charting a Course Through the Immune System for Africa - Prof. Raquel M. ChissumbaProfessor Raquel Matavele Chissumba is a Professor of Immunology and Head of the Endemic Diseases with High Sanitary Impact program - at the Instituto Nacional de Saúde, Mozambique's National Institute of Health. She researches diseases such as HIV, TB, HTLV, and COVID-19 and contributes to understanding and exploring various therapies against them. Inspired by her experiences as a young girl, her works attempt to tackle various challenges in her home country and continent, especially in the context of infectious diseases research. In this episode, she talks about her journey, starting with her earliest foray into science through cartoons and c...
2023-04-1442 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastUnderstanding Neurocysticercosis: How Tapeworm Cysts Thwart & Trigger Epilepsy - Dr. Fabien ProdjinothoDr. Fabien Prodjinotho is a senior scientist in immunology and parasitology at the Technical University of Munich, Germany, and a co-founder of the Benin Society of Immunology. Although his research career in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) began in his home country, Benin, securing the DAAD scholarship led him to Germany, where he continued to follow his passion. His ultimate goal is to build capacities for immunological research and novel technology development for diagnosis in NTDs, especially in African countries.
In this episode, he talks about his work in unraveling different aspects of immune regulation in NTDs, with...
2023-02-2741 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastCarving a Niche: From Malaria to Tuberculosis & MAIT Cells - Prof. Muki SheyDr. Muki Shey is a Chief Research Scientist (at the Associate Professor level) and recipient of the Wellcome Intermediate Fellowship in Public Health & Tropical Medicine at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. In this episode, starting from his humble beginnings in Cameroun, he shares his journey and evolution into embracing the mucosal-associated invariant T cells (MAIT cells) as a researcher in South Africa. His research, which now explores the role of these unconventional T cells in protection from infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, will contribute to our knowledge of how to make more effective vaccines against tuberculosis.
2023-01-3037 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastRethinking Tuberculosis: Why Enhancing Immune Responses in Tuberculosis Might be Detrimental - Dr. Mohamed AhmedMohamed Ahmed (PhD) is a fellow of the Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence (SANTHE) and a recent PhD graduate of the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) associated with the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in Durban, South Africa. In this episode, he talks about his return to tuberculosis (TB) research for his PhD after a not-so-motivating undergraduate experience. His PhD research showed that Interferon-gamma, a key regulator of TB immunity, interacts with Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the bacterium that causes TB. This interaction, which increases Mtb virulence and metabolism, worsens TB infection. His findings add to a growing bo...
2022-12-1452 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastUntieing a Gordian Knot: Mother-to-Infant HIV Exposure - Dr. Sonwabile DzanibeIn this episode, Dr. Sonwabile Dzanibe, a research fellow at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, talks about his research and efforts to understand mother-to-child HIV exposure and develop vaccines for children exposed to HIV, who have a higher risk of contracting diseases.
2022-09-2635 min
Raglan PoliticsRoss Wallis - Community Board CandidateWith the Raglan Community Board Area expanding to include a large part of the rural area Ross Wallis who farms up Okete Road has decided to stand for the community board. We invited him into the studio to learn a bit about him and what he stands for.
2022-09-0522 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastImmunology in Africa: Telling Our Stories - Testimony OlumadeIn this episode, Testimony Olumade, a research fellow at the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases, takes us on his journey researching infectious diseases and expresses hope for the future of immunology research in Africa, while calling upon African immunology scientists to tell 'true and complete' stories of our research.
2022-07-3132 min
The Immunology in Africa PodcastWelcome to ImmunoAfrica: Trailer - Wealth OketeThe Immunology in Africa Podcast (ImmunoAfrica), hosted by Wealth Okete, is dedicated to spotlighting immunology and related research in Africa / for Africa / by Africans.
By amplifying the stories, struggles, and successes of Africans researching the immune system, it creates a platform for scientists, budding researchers, and members of the public to explore the immune system collectively.
2022-07-3102 min
IfaCastIfá e o ÒkétéConto de Ifá que fala do pacto do Òkété com Òrúnmìlà e importância do caráter para manter o Aṣé.
#Ifa #Orixa #Fé
2020-08-0502 min