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Dr. Robert Karanja

Position: Founder and Executive Director
Organisation: Biolinx Africa
Country: kenya
Main language: English
Expertise:
Biomedical Science Innovation Leadership
Health Systems Strengthening

Dr. Robert Karanja is a Kenyan biomedical scientist and social entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in global health innovation. He holds a PhD in Parasitology and Entomology and previously conducted translational research at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI).

In 2015, he co-founded Villgro Africa, an incubator supporting health startups, where he helped catalyze over $18 million in investment and create more than 200 jobs. He currently leads Biolinx Africa and serves as Chair of the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) AfriCenter Board. Through his work spanning research, entrepreneurship, and policy, Dr. Karanja advances African-led innovation ecosystems and strengthens local value chains in health technology and life sciences.

Relevant Research:

Unleashing the Power of Diversity: The Promising Role of African Countries in Advancing Global Clinical Trials and Health Equity (2023)

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