Prof. Siana Nkyas – Invited Speaker Series
The Haemoglobinopathies in European Liaison of Medicine and Science (HELIOS) network will host a monthly speaker series with established researchers presenting a new approach to the diagnosis, treatment, guidelines and health economics of haemoglobinopathies.
The HELIOS network is committed to ensuring equal access to training on haemoglobinopathies for all.
The seventh speaker in the webinar series is Prof. Siana Nkyas, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Muhimbili University.
We invite you to join us for this exciting opportunity to engage with the latest research in the field of haemoglobinopathies.
The speaker series is free of charge.
Additional Details
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Dr. Siana Watoky Nkya is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She also serves as the Coordinator of the Office of Sponsored Projects and Head of the MUHAS Genetics Laboratory. Dr. Nkya has over 15 years of research experience in molecular biology and human genetics, focusing on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through advanced genomics. She co-founded the Tanzania Human Genetics Organisation (THGO) and currently serves as its first President.
Organizer
Stephanie Muth will host the monthly speaker series. Stephanie has worked for different medical device companies since 2010, breaking down barriers to introduce new treatment options to patients. She is passionate about collaborating with interdisciplinary stakeholders to improve the diagnosis and care available to patients. Since March 2022, Stephanie works with Resonance Health who provide FerriScan, the gold standard for liver iron concentration (LIC) measurements in haemoglobinopathy patients.
