Sectoral Advisory Board

The Sectoral Advisory Board (SAB) is drawn from the health sector. They include individuals working in the private industry, and in large multinationals, regional companies, agencies of the Ghana Government, professional health organizations, hospitals, health policymakers, and advocacy groups.

Board Members

Kwaku Ohene-Frempong

President, Sickle Cell Foundation of Ghana

Expertise: New Born Screening

Prof. Ohene-Frempong provides strategic advice on all aspects of WAGMC, including education and training activities, and the regional development of genetic health professionals in West Africa.

Dennis Osae-Laryea

Programme Manager, NCDs, Ghana Health Service

Expertise: Biomedical Science

Dennis provides strategic advice on how WAGMC can develop new short courses to meet the needs of the Ghana health service.

Philip Anderson

Head, Medical Affairs, Sub-Saharan Africa, Roche Pharmaceuticals

Expertise: Precision Medicine, Targeted Molecular Therapies

Philip Anderson provides strategic advice on how WAGMC can access funds and in-kind support from the pharmaceutical industry to sustain the educational and research activities of the Centre.

Philip Ikeme

Head, Medical and Regulatory Affairs, Sanofi

Expertise: Precision Medicine, Targeted Molecular Therapies

Philip Ikeme provides strategic advice on how WAGMC can access funds and in-kind support from the pharmaceutical industry to sustain the educational and research activities of the Centre.

Samuel Yaw Opoku

Registrar, Allied Health Professions Council

Expertise: Health Education and Policy

As Registrar of the Ghana Allied Health Professions Council, Dr. Opoku provides strategic advice on how the Centre can secure licensing and registration for our students.

Peter Mensah

Sickle Cell Association of Ghana

Expertise: Law, Advocacy, Philanthropy

As President of the Sickle cell association of Ghana, Mr. Mensah is well connected with all aspects of advocacy and philanthropy in Ghana. He helps the Centre to network, and get buy-in from patients into various Centre programs, particularly in community outreach.

Benjamin Otchere

Sales manager, Alliance Global Group (AGBL), Illumina

Expertise: Scientific Equipment and Sales

Benjamin provides strategic advice on how WAGMC can access in-kind support funds from the biomedical industry to sustain the educational and research activities of the Centre.