First African on World Endometriosis Society Board

Dr. Ezekiel Onyonka Mecha, Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi's Department of Biochemistry

Dr. Ezekiel Onyonka Mecha, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Nairobi's Department of Biochemistry, has achieved a significant milestone by being appointed to the board of the World Endometriosis Society. As the sole African representative and the first individual from the continent to hold this position, Dr. Mecha's two-year term on the Global Liaison Committee (2023-2025) is a testament to his expertise and commitment to advancing endometriosis awareness and research. 

Dr. Mecha serves as the director of Endometriosis East Africa, an organization dedicated to promoting awareness campaigns and progress in understanding endometriosis and related uterine disorders in East Africa. His research focuses on identifying diagnostic biomarkers using metabolomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics, particularly exploring the roles of Transforming Growth Factor betas/receptors superfamily molecules in endometriosis pathogenesis.

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