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Tom Kariuki, PhD

@afroscientist

Chief Executive Officer for @SciforAfrica. Believes in the power of science to change the world

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We have an opening for a Senior Programme Officer who will be responsible for executing programmatic responsibilities within the Grand Challenges Africa group of initiatives. Find the vacancy details here 🔗 bit.ly/4bTWoZ4

We have an opening for a Senior Programme Officer who will be responsible for executing programmatic responsibilities within the Grand Challenges Africa group of initiatives. Find the vacancy details here 🔗 bit.ly/4bTWoZ4
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Supporting research in challenging environments is crucial. Our Head of Finance, Grants & Procurement Wangui Ngugi demonstrates how resilient project support can overcome economic and political turbulence 🔗 bit.ly/3KB97Eb

Supporting research in challenging environments is crucial. Our Head of Finance, Grants &amp; Procurement <a href="/wangui_ngugi/">Wangui Ngugi</a> demonstrates how resilient project support can overcome economic and political turbulence 🔗 bit.ly/3KB97Eb
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Recent advancements in HIV research, including broadly neutralizing antibodies, offer renewed hope for an effective vaccine. Let’s explore the progress and importance of this pursuit! Read more in Kenya’s Daily Nation shorturl.at/b5PoZ. #HIVresearch Science for Africa Foundation IAVI

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My colleagues Allen Mukhwana and I am deborah-fay suggest how funders, governments, institutions and manufacturers can make a difference in improving procurement processes for research shorturl.at/Z3JY9

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Strengthening teamwork one adventure at a time! 💼 Our team-building retreat last week was a huge success. From problem-solving challenges to deepening connections, we're ready to conquer new heights together! 🚀 #FromScienceToImpact #TeamBuilding

Strengthening teamwork one adventure at a time! 💼 Our  team-building retreat last week was a huge success. From problem-solving challenges to deepening connections, we're ready to conquer new heights together! 🚀 #FromScienceToImpact #TeamBuilding
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The SFA Foundation is proud to be supporting innovators in Africa to develop innovative AI applications to tackle major challenges, drive positive change and build a healthier, more equitable world!

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Join me at the Kenya National Research Festial tomorrow as I share a funder's perspectives on the overarching research systems that individuals and institutions operate within, highlighting the challenges we've observed and offering solutions to overcome system-level hurdles.

Join me at the Kenya National Research Festial tomorrow as I share a funder's perspectives on the overarching research systems that individuals and institutions operate within, highlighting the challenges we've observed and offering solutions to overcome system-level hurdles.
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In a short time, we at Science for Africa Foundation have laid a strong foundation by operationalising our organ, attracting vital funding & championing impactful research to address the unique challenges in Africa. Read more in Annual Report 2023 here: bit.ly/4fVwhDr

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Our partnership with UNESCO will ensure the adoption of a collaborative approach to identify, prioritise and support science ideas that fortify Africa’s science ecosystem, contributing to improved lives and transformed economies.

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Attending the 1st Climate & Health Africa Conference (#CHAC2024) in Harare 🇿🇼 Tom Kariuki, PhD Science for Africa Foundation announced the eight Grand Challenges Africa grantees, who’ll be tackling innovative projects to advance #ClimateHealth resilience in #Africa. Exciting journey ahead!

Attending the 1st Climate &amp; Health Africa Conference (#CHAC2024) in Harare 🇿🇼

<a href="/Afroscientist/">Tom Kariuki, PhD</a> <a href="/SciforAfrica/">Science for Africa Foundation</a> announced the eight Grand Challenges Africa grantees, who’ll be tackling innovative projects to advance #ClimateHealth resilience in #Africa. 

Exciting journey ahead!
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“Climate change doesn’t just affect our environment; it touches every part of our lives, from mental health & poverty to migration, peace, & conflict. The stakes are high, and we all feel the urgency.” Tom Kariuki, PhD says at the inaugural #CHAC2024

“Climate change doesn’t just affect our environment; it touches every part of our lives, from mental health &amp; poverty to migration, peace, &amp; conflict. The stakes are high, and we all feel the urgency.” <a href="/Afroscientist/">Tom Kariuki, PhD</a> says at the inaugural #CHAC2024
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Did you know that 2024 was the hottest year on record? #Climatechange is already devastatingly impacting #health in the world’s most vulnerable regions. We seek insights from health workers through a Climate & Health Survey to shape global solutions. 👉 bit.ly/42fS3Oa

Did you know that 2024 was the hottest year on record? #Climatechange is already devastatingly impacting #health in the world’s most vulnerable regions. We seek insights from health workers through a Climate &amp; Health Survey to shape global solutions. 👉 bit.ly/42fS3Oa
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CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop comprehensive research costing and pricing models and toolkits that are easily adaptable by universities and research institutions in Africa. Details 🔗 bit.ly/4jrZRm1

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop comprehensive research costing and pricing models and toolkits that are easily adaptable by universities and research institutions in Africa. Details 🔗 bit.ly/4jrZRm1
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With the launch of the Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening World Health Organization (WHO) sets a new standard for faster, fairer, people-centered #clinicaltrials. Read more : 👉bit.ly/4lPlUEs Vasee Moorthy MD PhD Tom Kariuki, PhD Caxton Murira #GAPCTS #GlobalHealth

With the launch of the Global Action Plan for Clinical Trial Ecosystem Strengthening  <a href="/WHO/">World Health Organization (WHO)</a>  sets a new standard for faster, fairer, people-centered #clinicaltrials. Read more : 👉bit.ly/4lPlUEs
<a href="/vaseemoorthy/">Vasee Moorthy MD PhD</a> <a href="/Afroscientist/">Tom Kariuki, PhD</a>  <a href="/Caxton_Murira/">Caxton Murira</a>  #GAPCTS #GlobalHealth
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Leapfrogging in STI strategies talk with CEO Tom Kariuki, PhD & his team Science for Africa Foundation need for stronger collaboration to leverage international funding & position Kenyan researchers in global research, leadership, Science diplomacy, socialization of STI National Research Fund Kenya National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation

Leapfrogging in STI strategies talk with CEO <a href="/Afroscientist/">Tom Kariuki, PhD</a> &amp; his team <a href="/SciforAfrica/">Science for Africa Foundation</a> need for stronger collaboration to leverage international funding &amp; position Kenyan researchers in global research, leadership, Science diplomacy, socialization of STI <a href="/nrfkenya/">National Research Fund Kenya</a> <a href="/nacosti/">National Commission for Science,Tech & Innovation</a>