Frithjof is a physicist, medical doctor, and global health researcher with a multidisciplinary background in biomedical engineering and medicine. His work focuses on infectious disease dynamics, particularly HPV transmission and cervical cancer prevention in low-resource settings. He integrates computational and mathematical modeling with field research to inform evidence-based interventions in low- and middle-income countries, with interests in ethical, decentralized AI for digital health systems.
As an Advisor in the GIZ Hospital Partnerships programme, I support international health cooperation with a strong focus on Latin America, especially Brazil. My work centers on digital health, telemedicine, and building sustainable hospital networks. At the matchmaking event, I help connect clinical practice, policy perspectives, and partnerships to spark impactful collaborations.
I am a German early-career infectious diseases physician–scientist at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. My research focuses on NTDs, particularly the clinical epidemiology of dengue, in collaboration with CIDEIM and Universidad Icesi in Cali, Colombia. I am also active in ASTMH and FESTMIH, and I look forward to building collaborations on NTD research and to foster exchange between German institutions and scientists with partners in LMICs.
International development project professional with over 5 years of combined experience across public sector institutions and European consulting firm. Strong background in EU and GIZ-funded projects, project coordination, contract and budget support, expert mobilization and quality assurance of deliverables. Holds two Master’s degrees in Global Urban Health and Housing & Sustainable Development, with solid grounding in governance, urban development, sustainability and public service delivery.
International development project professionalGlobal HealthUrban HealthHousingSanitation
I help organizations understand and strategically respond to political developments in Germany, the EU and international forums. My work includes policy analysis, public affairs and organizational strategy with a current focus on development, global health and science diplomacy. Previously, I advised international companies and investors on climate, energy, and trade policy.
climate & healthGlobal health architecturescience diplomacy
Currently Lecturer of Public Health at Chuka University in Kenya.
involved in teaching, supervision and mentorship of Postgraduate students.
Holder of a PhD in Public Health ( obtained in 2017).
Highly interested in Public Health and Disaster management research.
willing to be matched to gain more insights in research and to make impactful resaech to public Health.
Global health strategist with 10+ years across international organizations, philanthropy, and multilateral partners. Experienced in antimicrobial resistance, health financing, digital health, and policy implementation, with a focus on translating global strategies into scalable, country-level impact. Interested in partnerships spanning AMR, epidemic preparedness, AI-enabled health systems, and innovative financing models.
Mara Franke is a global health professional and medical doctor with over five years of experience in development cooperation across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mara’s work spans research, policy, and implementation in the areas of health education, gender equality, healthcare delivery, and humanitarian response. She has led projects in Togo, Ghana, Madagascar, and Rwanda, focusing on evidence-based interventions for equitable and sustainable health systems.
MD-PhD student virus epidemiology at Charité, Germany
I am an MD–PhD candidate in infectious disease epidemiology at Charité, Berlin, motivated by integrating quantitative and digital approaches to support equitable public health action and clinical care.
Diagnostics in low-resource settingsEpidemiological modellingGlobal health equityInfectious disease epidemiologyOperational and implementation research
Allison Colbert is an independent health policy adviser focused on aligning incentives and policy for innovation, sustainable access, and fair pricing in health. Also engaging in initiatives at the intersection of health and the arts. Moved to Germany in 2024 after two decades at the WHO, the OECD, and Avalere Health in Washington DC.
I'm currently pursuing a MSc in Epidemiology at the Charité Universitätsmedizin in Berlin. I'm an emerging health policy researcher focused on the intersection of epidemiology, public policy, and communication - and how the integration of these fields can lead to effective science communication and public health action. I also have previous research experience in AMR and infectious diseases.
Laboratory Systems Specialist at UNOPS, Madagascar
Laurent Kapesa, MD, MPH is a senior public health specialist with 30+ years of experience in program design, implementation, and oversight in developing countries. A Medical Doctor and MPH (UCLouvain, Belgium), he has provided leadership for World Bank–funded laboratory systems strengthening (One Health) and USAID-funded PMI malaria, PEPFAR HIV/AIDS, and global health security programs, including Ebola and COVID-19. He currently supports pandemic preparedness and response initiatives.
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