ADMINISTRATIVE CORE
D-SINE Africa’s Administrative Core implements the vision and mission of the strategic plan for D-SINE Africa by coordinating the Center’s scientific agenda and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration among D-SINE Africa members, affiliates and stakeholders, as well as the constituents of the broader DS-I Africa Consortium.
The Core’s multidisciplinary governance structure will include members from all D-SINE Africa’s partner institutions who are all experts in data science, clinical and/or public health. This Core supports the efforts of scientists to promote the design, conduction, and evaluation of innovative data science research designed to reduce the burden of injuries and other surgical diseases.
Specific Aims
This Core supports administrative, operational, and dissemination functions of D-SINE Africa and leads strategic investments in new research areas through the following Specific Aims:
AIM 1 : DATA SCIENCE
Direct data science and public health research to reduce the burden of injury, surgical disease, and health disparities.x
AIM 2 : NETWORKING
Promote networking to foster innovative collaboration and dissemination of research findings.
AIM 3 : CAPACITY BUILDING
Support capacity building that propels junior scientists in sub-Saharan Africa to improve population health using data science.
Administrative Core Leadership
The Administrative core is led by Director Alain Chichom, Deputy Directors Catherine Juillard and Salome Maswine, and Hub Administrator Fanny Dissak-Delon. Representatives from each of our partner institutions are woven throughout each aspect of the D-SINE Africa structure and are embedded in the Administrative Core to promote partnership, enhance communication, and maximize stakeholder engagement.

Prof. Chichom Mefire
University of Buea, Cameroon
DIRECTOR

Prof. Juillard Catherine
University of California, SF, CA
CO-DIRECTOR

Prof. Maswime Salome
University of Cape Town
CO-DIRECTOR

Dr. Fanny Dissak Delon
University of Bamenda
Hub Administrator

Dr. Rasheedat Oke
University of California Los Angeles
Hub US Based Program Manager

Dr. Ndip Lucy Ayamba
University of Buea CMR
Seed Program Officer

Dr. Eta Vivian Ayamba
University of Buea
Coordinator

Mr. Esuh-Nnoko Divine
University of Buea
Finance Manager

Mr. Ncho Fabian Ntah
University of Buea CMR
Administrative Analyst
