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.
