Boghuma Kabisen Titanji

Boghuma Kabisen Titanji is a Cameroonian physician, researcher, and activist known for her work in HIV/AIDS research and ethics in clinical trials. She is currently an Infectious Diseases Fellow at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Early life and education[edit | edit source]

Titanji was born and raised in Cameroon, where she developed an interest in medicine and research at a young age. She completed her undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at the University of Buea, Cameroon. She then pursued a PhD in Virology at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, where she focused on the study of drug-resistant HIV.

Career[edit | edit source]

After completing her PhD, Titanji moved to the United States to further her research in HIV/AIDS. She joined Emory University as a postdoctoral fellow, where she continued her work on HIV drug resistance and began to delve into the ethical issues surrounding clinical trials in developing countries.

Titanji's research has been recognized for its impact on the understanding of HIV drug resistance and the ethical conduct of clinical trials. She has been invited to speak at several international conferences, including the TED Global Conference in 2013, where she discussed the ethical dilemmas in clinical trials in developing countries.

Activism[edit | edit source]

In addition to her research, Titanji is also an advocate for ethical practices in clinical trials. She has spoken out about the need for informed consent and the protection of vulnerable populations in clinical trials, particularly in developing countries where these protections may not be adequately enforced.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

Titanji's work has earned her several awards and recognitions. She was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2013 for her contributions to science and her advocacy for ethical clinical trials.