Head of Training and Global Capacity, Wellcome Connecting Science, UK
Youtube link 1: Dr. Alice Matimba | Head of Training and Capacity Building, Wellcome Connecting Science, UK (Part 1)
Youtube link 2: Dr. Alice Matimba | Head of Training and Global Capacity, Wellcome Connecting Science, UK (Part 2)
Dr Alice Matimba has built her career in biomedical science and professional education and training for health research and practice. As the Head of Training and Global Capacity at Wellcome Connecting Science, Alice leads initiatives that enhance genomics skills and foster capacity development on a global scale. She is also the Executive Producer of Your Digital Mentor Podcast , a free series which explores topics around mentoring and career development, tackling the challenges through real stories and honest discussions from expert guests from around the world. She is passionate about empowering individuals with the necessary tools and knowledge to excel in their professional journeys while nurturing meaningful relationships and networks. As a manager and leader, Alice champions a collaborative and supportive environment, firmly believing in the transformative power of supportive relationships in shaping future leaders and driving positive change. Embracing principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, Alice incorporates these values into her work, recognising them as essential components of progress in the scientific community. Alice has also supervised postgraduate students, led research projects and is an author on more than 40 peer-reviewed journal publications encompassing genomics of African populations, functional pharmacogenomics, public health interventions of non-communicable diseases, genomics training, capacity building and ethical issues.
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