Valerie Makoge

Dr. Valerie Makoge, a senior research officer at the Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies (IMPM), holds a PhD from Wageningen University. She serves as executive secretary of IMPM Institutional Ethics Committee, heads the Epidemiology of Parasites and Clinical Research Lab, and conducts research at the intersection of biological sciences and public health. A mixed-methods researcher, Valerie explores disease trends and coping in impoverished communities, focusing on salutogenesis and health promotion. Engaged in various leadership roles, she mentors in the HIGHER Women Consortium, serves as secretary general of the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists (CAYS), and is vice-coordinator of CaPROWN’s central zone. Valerie is a fellow of the Africa Science Leadership Programme (ASLP) and the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF), contributing as a global assessor for the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, and AREF. Valerie Makoge is a part of the Female Science Talents 2024 Intensive Track programme.