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People Fixing the WorldTackling bias in healthBias in the way medical research is carried out means that new medicines for diseases such as cancer – as well as the tools used to diagnose patients with some conditions – are disproportionally tested on people of European heritage. This can lead to those not represented in the data being misdiagnosed as well as some treatments not working as well as they should.From the Ghanaian scientist helping to develop cancer treatments which work better for African people, to the team in England using AI to diagnose dementia in communities where English isn’t widely spoken, in this progra...2025-04-2923 min
YouTube FeedA Ghanaian scientist's quest to create a genetic map of cancer in AfricaSequencing the human genome enables scientists to study human biology in a granular fashion and use that information to create treatments for things like cancer. Yet, of the human genomes studied so far, only 2% have been those of Africans. Yemaachi Biotech company in Ghana is addressing that through its Africa Cancer Atlas, partnering with groups across Africa to collect and study the human genomes of cancer patients across the continent. Host Marco Werman speaks to Yaw Bediako, the co-founder and CEO of Yemaachi Biotech, from his office in Accra, Ghana.2025-04-0107 min
Building BytesGTTW: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Scaling Fintech Solutions in GhanaHow do fintech startups in Ghana scale successfully? In this episode of Building Bytes, we sit down with Cristina Swan-Awagah, Project Manager for the Ghana Fintech Awards, to explore how strategic partnerships are driving fintech growth in Ghana.🔹 The Importance of Strategic Partnerships – How collaborations fuel fintech success.🔹 Cristina’s Journey in Fintech – From Zeepay to OrangeTech and beyond.🔹 Empowering Women in Fintech – Breaking barriers and inspiring the next generation.🔹 Ghana Fintech Awards – Recognizing industry leaders and emerging trends for 2025.📢 Mentioned in this episode:Yemaachi Biotechnology Launches The African Cancer Atlas with Roche: www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250217208993/en/Yemaachi-Biotechnology-La...2025-03-181h 17
Global Health UnfilteredNavigating Colonial Love with Seye AbimbolaSend us a textIn this episode of the Global Health Unfiltered Podcast, host Desmond Jumbam speaks with Dr. Seye Abimbola about his book, 'The Foreign Gaze: Essays on Global Health.' They discuss how personal experiences, especially familial influences, shape views on global health. Dr. Abimbola shares his mother's impact on his understanding of health systems and social determinants. They also explore 'colonial love' and its effects on current global health practices, alongside the issue of the 'foreign gaze' in academia, highlighting power dynamics in research and policy. The conversation covers health equity, audience dynamics, local...2025-03-071h 15
Narratives of PurposeOn Pioneering Cancer Research Across Africa - A Conversation with Dr. Yaw BediakoNarratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande delves into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw emphasises the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific research. He shares his belief that the continent possesses immense potential to contribute to precision oncology research. Particularly in understanding the links between multiple cancer types and the genetically diverse population unique to Africa.Yaw's insights challenge listeners...2024-12-1045 minSwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English VoicesOn Pioneering Cancer Research Across Africa - A Conversation with Dr. Yaw BediakoNarratives of Purpose concludes its sixth season with an insightful conversation featuring Dr. Yaw Bediako, the CEO and co-founder of Yemaachi Biotech, a pioneering company focused on genomic cancer research in Africa. The discussion hosted by Claire Murigande delves into Yaw's journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Yaw emphasises the need for private sector involvement in funding scientific research. He shares his belief that the continent possesses immense potential to contribute to precision oncology research. Particularly in understanding the links between multiple cancer types and the genetically diverse population unique to Africa.Yaw's insights challenge listeners...2024-12-1045 min
The Audio BrowserThe Sound of Home Podcast: Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o (LS 46 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: The Sound of HomePub date: 2024-09-19Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationSound travels in all directions, but your feet can only follow in one. STORIES “Losing My Accent”: Lupita takes on an American accent when she becomes an actor-in-training at Yale. Original score by Ian Hughes Pelton AKA Tofu Jack. “Obaa Sima”: How long can a song stay in your heart? A musical j...2024-10-1437 min
Snap JudgmentThe Sound of Home from Mind Your OwnSnap Studios introduces an epic collaboration years in the making... "Mind Your Own." A new storytelling show hosted and produced by Lupita Nyong'o, that navigates what it means to belong all from an African perspective.Lupita Nyong’o knows what home feels like. But where exactly is it? In Mexico, where she was born? Kenya, where she grew up? Or the States, where she’s spent the past 20 years?Like Lupita, millions of Africans are spread out across the globe following family, searching for love, building futures and creating stories. It's these stories – wild and messy...2024-09-1949 min
Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'oThe Sound of HomeSound travels in all directions, but your feet can only follow in one. STORIES “Losing My Accent”: Lupita takes on an American accent when she becomes an actor-in-training at Yale. Original score by Ian Hughes Pelton AKA Tofu Jack. “Obaa Sima”: How long can a song stay in your heart? A musical journey from Ghana to Germany to Canada transports Yaw Atta-Owusu from the toy store to the dance floor. Big thanks to Yaw for sharing his story with us! Check out the Obaa Sima album featured in this episode...2024-09-1937 minBuilding BytesHOAD: Advancing Cancer Research and Global Health Equity with Yaw Bediako Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder at Yemaachi Biotech (YC S21) 🧬Dr. Yaw Bediako as described by the Gates Foundation is "The Ghanaian researcher who came home" to help contribute to the representation of African data in global cancer research.
In this episode of Building Bytes, we learn about the journey that led him to build Yemaachi, and how Yemaachi is contributing to Global Health Equity.
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Global Health UnfilteredUncovering the root causes of the mpox outbreak with Boghuma TitanjiSend us a textThis week's conversation focuses on the current spread of M-Pox (formerly Monkeypox) in Africa and the response to the outbreak. Dr. Boghuma Titanji, an infectious disease expert at Emory University, discusses the history of M-Pox outbreaks in Africa and the factors contributing to its spread. The conversation also explores the role of African governments, the Africa CDC, and the international community in addressing the outbreak. The need for increased investment in healthcare, research, and development in Africa is highlighted, as well as the importance of holding governments accountable and promoting grassroots education on...2024-09-1159 min
Chudi's podcastSouth Africa to host Brics summit from TuesdaySouth Africa to host Brics summit but Russia’s President Putin will only join by video link. On the agenda global economic and security matters and the creation of new financial institutions.More than 1,400 people starve to death in Ethiopia's northern Tigray since food aid was suspended because of theftAnd Ghanaian immunologist Yaw Bediako on how to expand research and keep African scientists on the continent.2023-08-2128 min
Focus on AfricaSouth Africa to host Brics summit from TuesdaySouth Africa to host Brics summit but Russia’s President Putin will only join by video link. On the agenda global economic and security matters and the creation of new financial institutions.More than 1,400 people starve to death in Ethiopia's northern Tigray since food aid was suspended because of theftAnd Ghanaian immunologist Yaw Bediako on how to expand research and keep African scientists on the continent.2023-08-2128 min
Global Health UnfilteredDaring to invent the future with Yaw BediakoSend us a textDr. Yaw Bediako is the founder and CEO of Yemaachi, a biotechnology company in Ghana which aims to accelerate the development of cancer detection and cure strategies in Africa using cutting-edge immunogenetics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence. We discuss his vision for Yemaachi, challenges faced and lessons learned as well as problems in global health research.Learn more about Yemaachi Biotechnology at yemaachi.com or @yemaachibio on TwitterFollow us on Twitter (@unfiltered_gh) and Instagram (@ghunfiltered)Keep up with us on Twitter @desmondtanko @ulricksidney and @Drellaamoako2022-02-0445 min