Borna Nyaoke-Anoke
Borna Nyaoke-Anoke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1987 (age 36–37) |
| Nationality | Kenya |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Education | University of Nairobi (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Harvard School of Medicine (Global Clinical Scholars Research Training) University of Liverpool (Master of Public Health) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician and Clinical researcher |
| Title | Clinical Trials Manager at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative/ Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (DNDi/GARDP) [1] ) |
| Spouse | (Arthur Ikechukwu Anoke) |
Borna Nyaoke-Anoke (née Borna Nyaoke) is a Kenyan physician and clinical researcher, who works as a Manager of Clinical Trials at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative/ Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (DNDi/GARDP). She previously worked as a Clinical Trial Manager at the KAVI (Kenya AIDS Vaccine Initiative) Institute of Clinical Research, based in the University of Nairobi.[2]
Biography
Borna Nyaoke-Anoke was born in Kenya circa 1987,[2] and attended Kenyan schools for her elementary and secondary education. She was admitted to the University of Nairobi, where she studied human medicine, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree. She graduated from the University of Liverpool, with a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, specializing in the management of health systems. She also attended the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training (GCSRT) Program at Harvard School of Medicine, specializing in the conduct of clinical trials.[2]
Following the completion of her first degree, Borna Nyaoke-Anoke interned at Kenyatta National Hospital, then went on to work as a Medical Officer at The Nairobi Hospital. Since February 2018, she has worked at DNDi/GARDP, as a manager of clinical trials. Also, effective January 2015, she serves as an executive director of Health and Wellness Solutions Limited, a private healthcare practice, providing both personal and corporate health solutions to its clients.
She sits on the boards of two non-medical companies:
- Taurus Group, an entertainment, lifestyle and telecommunications company.
- Terragon Group, a digital media company, based in Lagos, Nigeria.[3]
Family
Dr. Borna Nyaoke-Anoke is married to Arthur Ikechukwu Anoke, a businessman. They have two children.[4]
Awards
- 2017 : Named "Top 40 Women Under 40 in Kenya" by the Nation Media Group.[2]
See also
References
- ^ https://www.dndi.org/
- ^ a b c d Business Daily Africa (2017). "Top 40 Women Under 40 in Kenya" (PDF). Nairobi: Nation Media Group. Retrieved 22 November 2017.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ HWSL (22 November 2017). "Health & Wellness Solutions Limited: Dr. Borna Nyaoke – Anoke". Nairobi: Health & Wellness Solutions Limited (HWSL). Retrieved 22 November 2017.
- ^ Kimani, Sheila (2015). "Taurus Group Limited CEO Ike Anoke, opens up about his attraction to Kenya". Nairobi: DSE Kenya. Retrieved 22 November 2017.