Generate rigorous, representative evidence.
To conduct and enable high-quality research that improves clinical understanding, supports evidence-based care and strengthens the foundations for locally relevant health policy.
About Nexus
Connection is our research infrastructure.
Nexus Health Research Alliance connects clinical expertise, representative cohorts, scientific technologies and institutional leadership to build research that is locally grounded and globally useful.
01 · PURPOSE
Built to strengthen the full research ecosystem.
We do more than coordinate individual studies. We build the relationships, infrastructure and scientific continuity required for meaningful longitudinal discovery.
Locally led research with global influence.
To develop durable research platforms recognised for scientific quality, responsible collaboration and their contribution to equitable health discovery.
02 · WHAT GUIDES US
Scientific ambition with institutional responsibility.
Every Nexus programme is shaped by the same commitments, from the first research question through data use and translation.
Representative science
Research populations, questions and outcomes should reflect the people and health systems the evidence is meant to serve.
Local leadership
Scientific direction, governance, capacity and value creation must remain embedded within participating institutions.
Responsible partnership
Collaboration should expand scientific capability without compromising participant protection or research independence.
03 · INTERDISCIPLINARY EXPERTISE
Different disciplines. One evidence pathway.
Our model integrates the expertise needed to move from clinical observation to mechanistic understanding and translational value.
Clinical medicine
Clinicians shape relevant questions, patient pathways, outcome definitions and interpretation.
Epidemiology
Longitudinal design and population methods provide reliable estimates of disease burden and risk.
Laboratory science
Biomarkers, genomics and biospecimen science reveal biological heterogeneity and mechanisms.
Data and prediction
Transparent statistical and AI-enabled modelling tests whether multimodal data add clinical value.
04 · CORE LEADERSHIP
Leadership across clinics, laboratories and research development.
The core team works with investigators, participating institutions and specialist collaborators across each programme.
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Overall Principal InvestigatorProf. Vincent Boima
Clinical and nephrology leadership
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Scientific AffairsKevin Ocran, MD
Scientific strategy and platform development
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Clinical Site LeadDr Amoako Duah
Clinical implementation and site coordination
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Biomarker Development LeadDr Justice Kumi
Biomarker development and laboratory science
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Clinical AffairsRafiq Arhin, MD
Clinical affairs and programme implementation
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Research OperationsChidera Okoro, MD
Research operations and programme coordination
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Health Ethics and ComplianceIsaac Mensah, Pharm, MSc
Health ethics, governance and compliance
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Translational ResearchWilson Annor-Agyapong, Pharm, MSc
Translational research and evidence development
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Methodological AdvisorAssoc Prof. Frank Van der Heide, MD, MSc, PhD
Epidemiology and methodological advisory, Maastricht University
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Digital Health AdvisorNana Mbeah Otoo, MD
Digital health strategy and technology-enabled research
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Explore the programmes bringing the model to life.
From kidney disease to cardiometabolic and cardiovascular outcomes, Nexus programmes use shared infrastructure to answer disease-specific questions.
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