Speakers

Professor Segun Fatumo is a genomic epidemiologist whose pioneering work has advanced understanding of non-communicable diseases and championed equitable genomics research globally. He leads major Africa-focused genomic initiatives, including KidneyGenAfrica, the Uganda Genome Resource and the Nigerian 100K Genome Project, while holding key roles at Queen Mary University of London and the MRC/UVRI Uganda Unit. With funding from major international agencies, he has driven research capacity building across Africa, contributed to global genomics policy, and serves on influential advisory boards. He is widely recognised in international media (BBC, The Telegraph, WIRED, Science Magazine, Forbes and others) and has been honoured with multiple awards, he remains a prominent advocate for diversity and inclusion in genomic research.