Kufre Okop is a seasoned professional in public health and research, currently serving as a Scientist at the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology (BIPS) since December 2023, managing digital health interventions for older individuals with chronic diseases. As Director of Global Programs & Operations at the Citizen Science Research Foundation (CSRF) since January 2019, Kufre leads multi-country initiatives focused on health promotion and disease prevention. With extensive experience as a Senior Research Officer at the University of Cape Town, Kufre has contributed to community-based non-communicable disease research across Africa. Previous roles include technical positions at Family Health International and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, as well as teaching at the National Open University of Nigeria. Kufre holds a post-doctoral degree in Public Health Research from the University of Cape Town and a Ph.D. from the University of the Western Cape, complemented by a Master’s in Public Health and a Bachelor’s in Human Anatomy.
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Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS
he Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS develops effective strategies for the prevention of chronic, non-communicable diseases. Supporting a healthy life-course early on is our primary goal. The focus of our research is therefore on factors beyond individual diseases, such as lifestyle and environment, biological and social factors, as well as early detection of diseases and drug safety. Our research spectrum covers methodological development, the identification of the causes of diseases, and intervention and implementation research. We also offer information to politicians and the general population and provide academic qualification to young scientists. BIPS thus covers the entire cycle of epidemiological research. Since September 2016, BIPS has been WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention, Nutrition and Physical Activity.