HaemSTAR International Fellowship

HaemSTAR have been granted funding from the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) to develop international collaborations. Our aim is to support early career haematologists in another part of the world in their research, and to assist in establishing a trainee-led research network similar to HaemSTAR.

A partnership with the Nigerian Society for Haematology and Blood Transfusion (NSHBT) has been formed, and two Fellows appointed. We are delighted to introduce them here and look forward to an exciting and productive collaboration.

Dr Aisha Mohammed Umar

I’m Dr Aisha Mohammed Umar, a Lecturer II/Senior Registrar, with the Department of Haematology & Blood Transfusion Gombe State University/Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe State, Nigeria. I graduated from the prestigious University of Maiduguri in 2014 with MBBS.

My lifelong desire to be a Haematologist led me to pursue a residency program at both the National Postgraduate Medical College & West African College of Physicians, and I was successful in the Part one examination for both colleges.

As the pioneer resident in my department, my goal is to inspire my fellow residents and students to achieve success using a research-based approach.

Am happily married, and blessed with two children.

Dr Michael Egolum

My name is Chidiebele Michael Egolum, a Senior Resident in the Department of Haematology & Immunology, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu, Nigeria. I hail from Enugwu-Ukwu in Anambra State. Am single and a Christian of Roman Catholic denomination. In addition to my medical degree, MBBS (Nig.), I also hold a BSC in Zoology (Parasitology division). My interests include Research, Biomedicine & Engineering, ICT and Academics. I also love Chess, Scrabble, Soccer, Tennis and Movies.

Being passionate about improving medical care and service delivery through research and innovations, I am quite excited about the HaemSTAR fellowship offer, hoping to fit into the collaborative research network, gain mentorship and training in clinical research and in turn be able to inspire more researchers and add value to our Health Care/Services. I certainly look forward to achieving the noble objectives of HaemSTAR.