Lucas Tina
Public Health Physician/Clinical Investigator
Lucas is an Experienced Physician and Public Health Researcher with a demonstrated history of working with Research/Academic Institutions, Non-Profits and Industry. Skilled in Clinical Research/Development of Drugs and Vaccines, Community Health and Epidemiology. Strong Public Health Services professional with leadership in several drug and vaccine trials in therapeutic areas e.g. Malaria, HIV, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia, Polio, Sickle Cell Disease, Diarrhea, and Malnutrition. Successes in the research field: Artemether-Lumefantrine (Coartem) Paediatric Dispersible Tablet approved by the FDA, the EMA, Regulatory Authorities in Africa, and the world’s first Malaria Vaccine (RTS,S/AS01)-received a positive scientific opinion from the EMA CHMP (WHO article 58) and due for WHO Pilot Implementation in Africa. Participant in several international medical conferences and scientific meetings, author and co-author in peer reviewed medical journals. Holder of an MSc. in Public Health in Developing Countries from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and an ADVAC Fellow (Vaccinology).
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Founder and Director
Amos Ndhere, MD, MS
Dr. Amos Ndhere is a medical professional and clinical investigator passionate about improving healthcare outcomes in underserved communities. Born and raised in Western Kenya, he experienced firsthand the impact of infectious diseases such as malaria on the local population. This early exposure inspired him to pursue a career in medicine, and he went on to earn his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Moi University, a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation, and a Fellowship at Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Chicago, USA.
After completing medical school, Amos worked as a medical officer in public hospitals in South-West Kenya, serving the nomadic Maasai population at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. During this time, he witnessed the challenges faced in public health, including reliable vaccine, drug, and diagnostics supplies to rural populations. He learned the benefits of developing health solutions and medical countermeasures that are tailored to the local environment for sustainable and meaningful impact.
After completing medical school, Amos worked as a medical officer in public hospitals in South-West Kenya, serving the nomadic Maasai population at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro. During this time, he witnessed the challenges faced in public health, including reliable vaccine, drug, and diagnostics supplies to rural populations. He learned the benefits of developing health solutions and medical countermeasures that are tailored to the local environment for sustainable and meaningful impact.