Introducing Estelle Dogbo @EstelleDogbo, one of our panelists at the #CoGSAYRSummit2026👩🏽⚕️.
As Co-Founder & CEO of BioVana Research @BioVanaResearch, Estelle Dogbo has been a driving force for the advancement of genomics across Africa.
See you at the @AfricaHTSummit tomorrow! I will be talking about the promise of interoperable biobanking in Africa leveraging technologies like AI and Blockchain ⛓️
We’re proud to partner with @ACENTDFB, a World Bank–supported regional hub, to certify a 50,000-sample biobank — the foundation for a Center of Excellence serving West Africa. Together, we’re advancing biobanking standards and research leadership across the continent.
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Introducing Dr Jumi Popoola @jumi_popoola, one of our panelists at the #CoGSAYRSummit2026👩🏽🔬.
Dr Popoola has an extensive background in scientific leadership and executive management and is a Founding Partner & Chief Scientific Officer at BioVana Research @BioVanaResearch.
From Lagos to Abuja (May–July 2025), our team has been preparing the next wave of certification projects.
Each visit is about more than audits — it’s about building the infrastructure for Africa’s biobank data to thrive globally, with transparency and scale. @nsia_nigeria
Engaging directly with leaders on the frontlines of Africa’s health innovation.
In July 2025, we sat down with the Chief Medical Director of one of the foremost bone banks on the continent to shape our biobank certification strategy.
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This moment doesn’t call for attention—it calls for systems partners ready to build. Investors, institutions, funders, policymakers: let’s do the work.
Read @EstelleDogbo’s full piece 👉 https://t.co/KYO5nPA3zW
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Africa’s biobank gap is a global opportunity. In her new piece, @EstelleDogbo shows why biospecimens aren’t “passive” anymore—they power personalized therapies & predictive algorithms. Here’s the gist + what BioVana is building 👇
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This work is bigger than the market:
• Tackle rising NCDs
• Equip African scientists to lead
• Generate AI-ready, diverse, traceable datasets
• Position Africa as a strategic contributor in global health
We’re proud to be showcasing our AI-powered biobank innovation alongside inspiring women-led startups.
Big thanks to TheLaunchPad and @GITEXNG for this incredible opportunity! Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of tech & health. #gitexnigeria2025
We’re thrilled to be part of TheLaunchPad’s showcase at #GITEXNigeria@GITEXNG
BioVana Research is honored to be featured alongside 8 other brilliant African women-owned startups, all shaping the future of tech. Stay tuned.👀
Exciting insights from @EstelleDogbo, BioVana’s CEO, as she dives deep into the challenges of AI and health tech at #GITEXNigeria2025! 🌍
The conversation around bridging the gap between Africa’s data and global health innovation is more important than ever.
Honored to be Selected for the Digital Nigeria
Pavilion at @GitexNG 2025
Biovana Research has been selected to participate in the Digital Nigeria Pavilion - LaunchPad GITEX NIGERIA - The Largest Tech & Startup Event in West Africa taking place 3-4 September 2025 in Lagos.
One word. Thousands of voices.
We asked delegates to describe GITEX NIGERIA in a single word — the answers say it all: transformative, electric, ambitious, unstoppable, innovative, bold.
What a finale! The Supernova Challenge at GITEX NIGERIA 2025 lit up the stage with Africa’s boldest startups, where ambition turned into execution and innovation turned into victory.
🌟 @Curacel claimed the grand prize of $10,000 for their game-changing solution.