Personal Information

  • Experience :
    7+ Years
  • College/University Education :
    University of Nigeria Nsukka; University College Hospital Ibadan; University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Qualification/Certification :
    MBBS, FMCR

Biography

Brief About Dr. Nwamaka Lasebikan

Nwamaka Lasebikan is a clinical and radiation oncologist and clinical investigator in Radiation and Clinical Oncology at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Enugu, Nigeria.

She is the Director of Oncology at UNTH and is the Oncology lead at CTAIR. Dr. Lasebikan completed her medical degree at the University of Nigeria Nsukka and went on to pursue her residency at University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria. She is a fellow of the National Postgraduate medical college of Nigeria and an associate fellow of the West African College of Surgeons. She is the National President of ARCON-Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologist of Nigeria, a member of AORTIC Council, AORTIC Research Committee, and the Co-chair for AORTIC Implementationscience special interest group.

She is also the Chair of the African Cancer and Research ECHO. In the course of her career, she has performed high-level clinical and research activities and is currently the National coordinator of a tripartite collaborative effort of research mentoring for Nigerian residents in clinical and radiation oncology. She is a recipient of numerous awards and scholarships amongst which is the African Cancer Leadership Institute by AORTIC and is an IAEA fellow. Her research focus is on breast and GI malignancies, health systems strengthening, and global oncology.

Education & Training

International Summer Programme on Clinical Trials – Hochschule Hanover:   University of Applied Sciences, Germany