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Search this site Skip to main content Skip to navigation * Home * Publications * Terms of Reference * Contact Us * Home * Publications * Terms of Reference * Contact Us * More * Home * Publications * Terms of Reference * Contact Us SICKLE CELL RETINOPATHY NETWORK A global network comprising multidisciplinary teams from countries where Sickle Cell Disease is prevalent VISION To reduce sight loss in people with sickle cell disease MISSION To highlight the importance of and conduct research to reduce vision-threatening complications in people with any sickle cell genotype. This is to be achieved through global collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in countries and populations where this disease is present. To produce robust multicenter research to determine the diagnosis and risk factors affecting visual loss in this population. To develop evidence-based screening and management protocols to reduce preventable blindness in the population with the sickle cell genotype _______________ Credits: Kwesi Nyan Amissah-Arthur SCR.NET AIMS TO SHIFT THE STATUS QUO IN RESEARCH AND CLINICAL CARE OF SICKLE CELL RETINOPATHY Founding Members ADETUNJI ADENEKAN Dr Adetunji Olusesan Adenekan is a Senior Lecturer and Honourary Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Retina Specialist. The Head Retina Unit, Residency Training Coordinator, and the Clinical Lead Diabetic Retinopathy screening and treatment services at the Department of Ophthalmology, College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) and Guinness Eye Center, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). He is a training faculty, West African College of Surgeons/Moorfields Lions Korle Bu Trust diabetic retinopathy management course. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos and his Fellowship in Ophthalmology from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. He also obtained a Cert. Vitreo-Retina Fellowship from the Aravind Eye Hospital, India. Carrier focus-Medical Retina: Diabetic Retinopathy, Sickle Cell Retinopathy, Retinopathy of Prematurity and Retinal Degenerative Diseases. Surgical Retina: Ocular Oncology and Genetics: Retinoblastoma, Uveal tumours. He is actively involved in various collaborative research efforts and medical education in medicine and ophthalmology. He describes himself as an engaging and effective team worker with excellent work ethics and abilities. He has years of service and leadership in the Medical Profession. He is a Past President Association of Resident Doctors LUTH, Past Chairman Nigerian Medical Association, NMA (Lagos State Branch), and the Past 2nd Vice President of NMA (National). AKWASI AHMED Dr. Akwasi Ahmed, MD ,MBA, FGCPS is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist and Fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon with a special interest in Sickle cell retinopathy and Diabetic Retinopathy. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Ahmed has gained extensive expertise in the surgical and medical treatments of the retina and vitreous. Dr. Ahmed obtained his medical degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana. He completed his ophthalmology residency training at the Ghana College of Physician and Surgeons, followed by a Fellowship in Vitreoretinal surgery from both the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology, Nepal and the Aravind Eye care Hospital Systems in India. Additionally, he has also completed a Fellowship from the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is the Managing Director of Rods and Cones Eye care Services Limited with two branches in Tanoso and Asokwa in the Ashanti region of Ghana and has led growth of the organization to become the biggest private eye institution in the region and amongst the best in the entire country. He is also the Co-founder and CEO of Africa Eye Imaging centre, a Ghanaian based NGO, whose mission is to provide state-of-the-art ophthalmic imaging services at an affordable cost for the detection and management of Diabetic retinopathy, Sickle cell retinopathy, and other retinal diseases. He serves on the Board of trustees for Agyeman Eye foundation, an NGO in Ghana, which aims to empower Blind and Partially blind individuals to lead independent and fulfilling lives. Dr. Ahmed is also a Board member and Ghana Country Director for ‘Daybreak Vision Project’, a US based non-profit organization that aims to provide eye care services in underserved areas. Dr. Ahmed works as a Consultant at The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, Ghana, where attends to and manages complex retinal cases and teaches medical students and ophthalmology residents. He is the current Secretary of the Ophthalmological society of Ghana and has presented at several local and international conferences. He is passionate about reducing the burden of cataract blindness in Ghana, and has participated in numerous outreach programs organized by various organizations, such as the Himalayan Cataract Project and the Daybreak Vision project. In his leisure time, Dr. Ahmed enjoys spending time with his family, playing tennis, and watching Bollywood movies. His dedication to his profession and philanthropic work in Ghana have made him a respected and admired figure in the medical community. KWESI NYAN AMISSAH-ARTHUR Kwesi is a senior clinical lecturer and consultant vitreoretinal surgeon at the University of Ghana Medical School. He trained in the United Kingdom with undergraduate education at the University of Birmingham Medical School (2004). Kwesi had his Ophthalmology training in the West Midlands Deanery and did his retinal fellowship at the Birmingham and Midlands Eye Hospital followed by a second vitreo-retina fellowship at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital. Whilst in Birmingham Kwesi co-authored the retina chapter of the Oxford Handbook of Ophthalmology and has authored 30 scientific peer reviewed papers. Kwesi won the Alcon UK Glaucoma prize in 2010 and the Roper Hall medal in 2008. Together with his colleague Imoro Braimah they expanded the surgical retina service of the Korle Bu teaching hospital in Accra, they setup the first public hospital vitrectomy service in West Africa. His research grants total $675,000. This includes an H3 Africa NIH grant and a Google Deepmind grant for artificial intelligence in retinal imaging. He serves on several National Ophthalmological and academic committees. Kwesi is a fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (UK) and of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, the European Society of Retina Specialists and is the secretary of the African Retinal Society. WINFRIED M. K. AMOAKU Winfried Amoaku is an Associate Professor/Reader in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Nottingham, and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust. His subspecialty interest is medical retina diseases and uveitis. His research complements his clinical practice, and focuses on the occurrence, pathogenesis and treatments of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) diabetic retinopathy, and other retinal vascular diseases. He has a range of national and international research collaborations. He has advised on previous Health Technology Assessments in retinal diseases. He has also served on ad hoc Advisory Boards of different pharmaceutical companies on different aspects of AMD, diabetic retinopathy and macular oedema, non-infectious uveitis, and retinal vein occlusions. He has served on the Editorial Boards of a few learned Ophthalmology journals. He chaired the VISION 2020 UK Macular Interest Group until 2017, and was a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the Macular Society UK (until 2015). He previously served the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) in different positions, including Senior Examiner for the Undergraduate Duke-Elder Examinations Committee, Examiner in different diets of MRCOphth/FRCOphth examinations, member of Council, Executive Committee, Training, Education, Professional Standards and Finance Committees, Chair of the Medical Retina Service Provisions Subcommittee, Vice-President and Chair of the Scientific Committee (2007-11), and President (2010-11), and has contributed to several College guidelines. RABIA BOURKIZA Ms Rabia Bourkiza is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in vitreoretinal and cataract surgery. Ms Bourkiza undertook her specialist training in Ophthalmology in London, rotating through Moorfields Eye Hospitals and other leading London hospitals. She then developed a sub-specialist interest in retina and was selected for two advanced retinal surgical fellowships and one medical retina fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she was subsequently appointed as a locum consultant in vitreoretinal surgery. Ms Bourkiza’s main NHS base is at London North West University NHS Trust, where she established a robust vitreoretinal service attracting referrals from other west London hospitals. She is also involved in a number of retinal clinical trials, and authored 16 peer reviewed articles in international journals. Amongst other roles, Ms Bourkiza was appointed as College Tutor by the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in 2019. Her interest in medical education is evidenced by her completion of a PGCert in Medical Education at University College London, and her clinical teaching fellowship where she was responsible for medical students at University College London and Queen Mary Medical Schools. She is a faculty member of the eye laser course, London Eye course, and OCT in a day course. Prizes/grants and achievements Best free paper Award -34th International Congress of the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery (2020) Nominated for the Moorfields Stars Award (2017, 2019) Medical Education conference Best poster prize (2017) Moorfields Association Bursary (2016) Royal National Institute of the Blind Epidemiology grant (2013) American Academy of Ophthalmology Best Poster prize (2010) Pfizer Educational Grant (2009) MBChB distinctions (2006) Diabetes UK Award (2005) Maurice Sherwin Award (2005) – University of Leeds Dora Ratcliffe Award (2005) – University of Leeds MOHAMMED-SHERRIF FUSEINI Mohammed Sherrif Napari Fuseini is a medical doctor at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology from the prestigious University of Ghana, where he honed his scientific and research skills. Subsequently, He pursued his medical degree at the same institution, where his fascination with ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery began to take shape. His career in medicine has been marked by a strong commitment to leveraging technology for the betterment of eye health. He firmly believes that advancements in technology can revolutionize the way we approach eye care, making it more accessible, efficient, and effective. ZULFIYA EMEFA GBEDEMAH Dr. Zulfiya Gbedemah is a dedicated medical professional with a deep interest in ophthalmology and vitreoretinal surgery. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School and currently serves at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, prioritizing patient care above all. Her research drive aims to enhance eye care, benefitting patient well-being. Outside work she delves into contemporary African literature, strengthening her bond with the continent’s vibrant culture. EVELYN MENSAH Evelyn (Evie) Mensah is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Central Middlesex Hospital, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust where she’s the Clinical Lead for Ophthalmology and Co-Lead for the North West London Ophthalmology Clinical Reference Group. Evie obtained her medical degree from Imperial College and ophthalmology training was at Moorfields. Her expertise includes the management of medical retinal disease and complex cataract surgery. She’s a previous educational supervisor and college tutor to Ophthalmology Specialist Trainees (OSTs) in her unit and has trained and accredited a multi-professional workforce to take on extended roles. Evie has been the recipient of two ‘Best Trainer in Ophthalmology’ Health Education England awards over the past four years nominated by London OSTs. Evie is a trustee of the Moorfields Lions Korle Bu Trust and has developed an innovative diabetic retinopathy management course for West African Ophthalmologists underpinned by input from educators at University College London and the West African College of Surgeons. She also runs an innovative Laser simulation course for London OSTs. Evie is the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) Expert for her Trust that comprises a 69% global majority workforce. Evie is active on social media where she is an advocate for antiracism and social justice. LIZETTE MOWATT Lizette Mowatt is the Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of the West Indies (UWI). She is the Head of the Ophthalmology Division and Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Kingston Jamaica. She is the Clinical Lead for the Diabetic Retinopathy Screening programme at the UHWI and the Ophthalmology Residency Programme Co-ordinator at the UWI, Mona Campus, Jamaica. She graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of the West Indies. She did her Residency in Ophthalmology and then her Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre, UK. She has held leadership positions both locally and regionally, including the President of the Ophthalmological Society of Jamaica (OSJ) and President of the Ophthalmological Society of the West Indies (OSWI). She is the co-Chair of the National Technical Working Group (NTWG) on Eye Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness in Jamaica, whose strategic plan includes strengthening eye services to improve eye health through multisectoral collaborations and partnerships. Her focus is on training ophthalmologists and allied health care professionals and improving eye health through research and policy changes. Her research interests include diabetic retinopathy and sickle cell retinopathy. NNENNA OSUJI With more than 20 years’ experience within the NHS, Nnenna joined the Trust as Chief Executive in 2021, having previously worked as deputy chief executive and medical director at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust. She has held many other roles within Croydon since she started there in 2005. She was joint clinical lead for the South West London Sustainability and Transformation Partnership and a member of key groups including the London Clinical Advisory Group and the London Clinical Senate. She has a pedigree in academia and teaching, is an experienced haematology consultant and continues to practice. Nnenna is currently co-chair of the London People Board and chair of the London Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering group. She also co-chairs the Best Value Medicines Steering group for London. SOBHA SIVAPRASAD Professor Sobha Sivaprasad is a Medical Retina Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and a Professor in Retinal Clinical Research at University College London. She is the DIrector of Moorfields Clinical Research Facility and the Vascular Theme Lead for Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre. She is the Chair of the Scientific Committee of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. Professor Sivaprasad has published more than 400 peer-reviewed publications. Her main research interests are clinical trials, imaging and risk prediction. She works collaboratively with a large number of institutions both in the UK and globally. She is the Editor-in- chief of Eye since January 2018. LETS TALK! The establishment of SCR.net and the valuable insights that will arise from our presentations and discussions represent a significant step toward addressing the challenges surrounding SCR. Through collaboration and a revitalised dedication to research, SCR.net is poised to transform the landscape of SCR management. We welcome others to join us. In the meantime, please stay tuned for more updates! SOCIAL LINKS: CONTACT: info@sicklecellretinopathy.net Google Sites Report abuse