National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS)
Karnataka, IN
Anant Kamath is Associate Professor at the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Bangalore, under the School of Social Sciences. His primary interests are in the economic-sociology of technology in India, particularly around subaltern socio-economic groups. He has studied technological engagements among urban Dalit communities, sex workers, street cleaners, street vendors, caste weavers, and migrant construction workers.
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Aga Khan University
Nairobi, KE
Vincent Odhiambo Orao is a Kenyan research professional with five years of experience across clinical and community health research. He has worked with leading institutions including Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute, Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation, Washington State University-Global Health Kenya, KEMRI, and the International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya. His work spans participant engagement, data management, regulatory compliance and field research operations.
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CLNS
Telangana, IN
I'm a Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) graduate with a strong passion for molecular biology, pathology, and biomedical research. I aspire to pursue higher studies in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and build a career as a researcher focused on improving human health through science and innovation. I'm particularly interested in diagnostics, genomics, and translational research, and I'm committed to continuously learning, developing new skills, and contributing to meaningful impact.
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Invention Education Kenyatta University
Kiambu, KE
Dr. Jael Morangi Ongeri is a pharmacist and biomedical engineer bridging drug regulation and medical device innovation. As former Regulatory Affairs & R&D Manager at Regal Pharmaceuticals, she oversaw pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical device compliance across East and Southern Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia). Now pursuing an MSc in Biomedical Engineering – Medical Device Innovation at Kenyatta University and registered with PSK (4360), she's keen to join a team.
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KEMRI
Kirinyaga, KE
I am a Public Health Social Scientist with over ten years of experience in implementation science research. I have a strong network of collaborators and have contributed to public health initiatives, including snakebite envenoming research. I am interested in partnering with multidisciplinary teams and can provide expertise in health systems strengthening, digital health innovations, survey design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, documentation, reporting and knowledge translation.
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Francis Kariithi
Kirinyaga, KE
I am an undergraduate Biotechnology student at JKUAT with interests in molecular biology, public health, and health innovation. I am passionate about developing practical, affordable solutions to neglected tropical diseases and am currently exploring a biotechnology-based approach to improving snakebite management. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and am eager to learn from researchers, clinicians, innovators, and entrepreneurs to turn ideas into real-world impact.
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Embakasi Slums Community Project
Homa Bay, KE
I am 60 and actively engaged in community development. I have engaged disciples in education, health, environment & socio-economic cultural heritage with linkages to herbalists from counties I visited with high burden snakes bite and know victims of snakebite,
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Oaxin
Oaxaca, MX
I am a facilitator of social innovation and participatory design processes in Mexico. I work with communities, organizations, and multidisciplinary teams to understand complex problems, strengthen partnerships, and co-create context-specific solutions. I am interested in innovation in health, human-centered design, and collaborative learning as tools for creating accessible and sustainable solutions.
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KIBABII UNIVERSITY
Bungoma, KE
We are a multidisciplinary team from Kenya developing MEDIVOLT MV-1000, an autonomous hybrid VTOL drone that delivers antivenom, blood products, and essential medicines to remote communities during snakebite and other medical emergencies. Our team combines expertise in innovation, AI, engineering, and healthcare to improve emergency response and save lives. We are seeking collaborators to strengthen our technical, clinical, and product development capabilities and support the testing, validation
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Novala Biotech Pvt Ltd
Bagmati, NP
I am a molecular biologist and Co-Founder of Novala Biotech, where I lead the development of innovative diagnostics to strengthen healthcare in Nepal. I also serve as a principal Investigator at the Research Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology (RIBB), Nepal. I earned my PhD from Saitama University, Japan, and completed postdoctoral research at the RIKEN Center for Brain Science. My current research focuses on developing antivenom and point of care diagnostics for snakebite treatment.
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