WP Coordinators - BRIDGE NETWORK

Work Package Coordinators

Below is a description of the coordinators of our work packages.

Pascal Coorevits

PROJECT COORDINATOR AND WORK PACKAGE 1 LEAD

Pascal Coorevits is an associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Ghent University. At BRIDGE NETWORK, he serves as the project coordinator and Work Package 1 (WP1) lead. ...

Pascal Coorevits

PROJECT COORDINATOR AND WORK PACKAGE 1 LEAD

Pascal Coorevits is an associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Ghent University and Pascal Coorevits is an associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Ghent University and head of the Unit of Medical Informatics and Statistics at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. His primary research interests lie in the domain of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and are oriented towards various aspects of quality labelling and certification of EHRs, EHR data and mHealth apps (quality criteria, data quality indicators, quality labelling and certification models, tools/methodologies for EHR evaluation and conformance testing, EHR semantic interoperability aspects, EHR data harmonization, re-use of EHR data for research purposes). He is a lecturer-in-charge of several courses in biostatistics, methodology, evidence-based medicine and medical informatics at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Ghent University. At BRIDGE NETWORK, he serves as the project coordinator and Work Package 1 (WP1) lead.

Claude Mambo Muvunyi

WORK PACKAGE 2 LEAD

Prof Claude is a Scientific Lead within the BRIDGE Network, working across the African–European consortium of universities, research institutes, and public health institutions to advance training, research, ..

Claude Mambo Muvunyi

WORK PACKAGE 2 LEAD

PROF. CLAUDE MAMBO MUVUNYI is a Professor of Clinical Microbiology and Laboratory Medicine and the Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). He holds a Bachelor’s degree in General Medicine from the University of Rwanda, a specialization and PhD in Clinical Microbiology from the University of Ghent (Belgium), and a Master’s degree in Medical Virology from the University of Manchester (UK). He brings over 15 years of experience in scientific leadership, public health research, and health systems strengthening at national, regional, and international levels, with a strong focus on infectious diseases, laboratory medicine, and research capacity development in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is a Scientific Lead within the BRIDGE Network, working across the African–European consortium of universities, research institutes, and public health institutions to advance training, research, and innovation in infectious diseases, health informatics, and data science, with the goal of strengthening resilient, data-driven health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a scientific Lead for the BRIDGE Project, he provides strategic scientific oversight to ensure the project’s objectives are met by scaling up high-quality research and advanced academic training in infectious diseases, integrated health informatics, and data sciences. His role includes steering scientific priorities and guiding the scientific direction of PhD and postdoctoral training programs, ensuring alignment with African public health priorities, and promoting excellence in research design, data governance, and ethical standards. He supports the integration of laboratory science, genomics, surveillance data, and digital health platforms to strengthen evidence generation and translational research. He also contributes to mentorship frameworks, institutional capacity strengthening, and the establishment and sustainability of Centres of Excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Lars Halvorsen

WORK PACKAGE 3 LEAD

Lars Halvorsen leads and coordinates the design, implementation, and optimization of RWE and health data initiatives, includingObservational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) transformations...'

Lars Halvorsen

WORK PACKAGE 3 LEAD

Lars S. Halvorsen holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Mathematics, and he brings over 30 years of experience leading IT, data, and healthcare technology initiatives across international research, pharmaceutical, and eHealth settings. Since 2019, as Founder and Managing Partner of edenceHealth in Belgium, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver advanced Real World Evidence (RWE) solutions. His background includes many years as a Senior Developer, IT architect and technical project manager, as well as extensive entrepreneurial experience supporting complex data, analytics, and health innovation projects. He leads and coordinates the design, implementation, and optimization of RWE and health data initiatives, including Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) Common Data Model (CDM) transformations, federated analytics, and large scale data harmonization efforts. His role involves working closely with partners, research networks, and technical teams to ensure high quality architecture, compliant workflows, and actionable insights. He also guides ETL (Extract-Transform-Load) development, supports regulatory aligned system implementations, and provides expertise in Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) tools, project leadership, and strategic planning to help organizations achieve impactful, data driven healthcare outcomes. He is currently supporting projects implemented by BRIDGE NETWORK as a WP3 Coordinator

Marleen Temmerman

WORK PACKAGE 4 LEAD

As WP4 Coordinator, she leads the Quality Assurance and Evaluation work package, ensuring the highest standards in curriculum development and training programs. ...

Marleen Temmerman

WORK PACKAGE 4 LEAD

Prof. Marleen Temmerman – Work Package 4 Coordinator (Quality Assurance and Evaluation) is a globally recognized leader in women’s, adolescent, and child health and rights, with extensive experience in academic research, clinical practice, policy development, and global health diplomacy. She holds degrees in Medicine, Tropical Medicine, Public Health, and a PhD in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her career spans leadership roles in academia, government, and international organizations, including serving as Director of Reproductive Health and Research at WHO and as a Senator in the Belgian Parliament. She has published over 600 scientific papers (H-index >100) and mentored more than 60 PhD students worldwide. As WP4 Coordinator, she leads the Quality Assurance and Evaluation work package, ensuring the highest standards in curriculum development and training programs. Her role includes defining evaluation criteria, implementing continuous monitoring, collecting and analyzing feedback, and driving improvements in program design and delivery. She oversees the development of key performance metrics and periodic program reviews to guarantee impactful and sustainable outcomes. She is currently based at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya, where she serves as Director of the Centre of Excellence in Women and Child Health, and AKU UNESCO Chair on Youth Leadership in Science, Health, Gender, and Education. She serves as the WP 4 Coordinator under the BRIDGE NETWORK

Meg Osler

WORK PACKAGE 5 CO-LEAD

Her leadership is supporting the holistic development of future public health leaders, particularly in data science, health informatics and infectious disease from University of Cape Town. .....

Meg Osler

WORK PACKAGE 5 CO-LEAD

Meg Osler Holds a PhD in Public Health and has over 22 years’ experience leading monitoring and evaluation systems, with 19 years focused on the development and implementation of digital health information systems. She currently works for both the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Western Cape government department of Health in South Africa. Over the last two decades, she has served as a consultant to the World Health Organization, contributing to expert panels on HIV, TB and mother and child health monitoring guidelines as well as guidelines for the transition of health facilities from paper-based to digital systems. Regional work in Southern Africa included leading the development of HIV and TB software scaled up in lower-income country settings as a bridge to online systems. In her current role with the Western Cape Provincial Health Data Centre, she oversees clinical reporting requirements for the HIV and TB programmes and works closely with the health services to promote the accurate and impactful use of data to improve services delivery and patient care. She collaborates extensively with the provincial compliance and auditing teams, data scientists, and the primary health care services to strengthen data tools, data use and health outcomes. Her professional interests include the development of context-appropriate health information systems, with a particular focus on infectious disease epidemiology and population health surveillance. Within the BRIDGE NETWORK, she is co-lead for the University of Cape Town component, working alongside other African country leads to support the holistic development of future public health leaders, particularly in data science, health informatics and infectious disease. She is based at the University of Cape Town, South Africa.

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:info@example.com

Andrew Boulle

WORK PACKAGE 5 CO-LEAD

Andrew provides technical leadership for health data integration for the Western Cape Health Information Exchange and Provincial Health Data Centre, teach public health to medical students and ....

Andrew Boulle

WORK PACKAGE 5 CO-LEAD

Andrew Boulle is a public health physician working for the provincial health services in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. He is also a Professor of Public Health Medicine at the University of Cape Town (UCT). He has worked on various aspects of health information systems, data integration and observational epidemiology for the past thirty years. He provides technical leadership for health data integration for the Western Cape Health Information Exchange and Provincial Health Data Centre, teach public health to medical students and registrars, and lead a research group which focuses on HIV and TB cohort epidemiology, as well as context-appropriate information systems development. Within the BRIDGE NETWORK, He co-lead for the University of Cape Town component. He is based in Cape Town, South Africa

Dawit Sekata

WORK PACKAGE 6 CO-LEAD

He currently contributes to regulatory compliance, ethical research practices, and responsible data governance within the consortium.

Dawit Sekata

WORK PACKAGE 6 CO-LEAD

He holds a Master’s degree in Biostatistics and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, with professional experience in public health research, data science, surveillance systems, and health systems strengthening. He has worked with multidisciplinary teams on national and international health initiatives, focusing on data management, surveillance systems, research coordination, and evidence-based decision-making. Within the BRIDGE Network, he contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory and ethical frameworks guiding research activities across consortium partners. My role supports the development of guidelines on research ethics, data privacy and protection, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data-sharing agreements to ensure compliance with international standards such as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). He also supports oversight of ethical compliance, intellectual property considerations, and the promotion of gender equality, diversity, and inclusion within project activities He currently supports projects implemented by the BRIDGE Network as a Work Package 6 Coordinator, contributing to regulatory compliance, ethical research practices, and responsible data governance within the consortium.

Feyiso Bati Wariso

WORK PACKAGE 6 CO-LEAD

His role involves working closely with stakeholders, partners, and community structures to support program goals. ....

Feyiso Bati Wariso

WORK PACKAGE 6 CO-LEAD

He holds a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from Jimma University and a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from Dire Dawa University. He brings extensive experience leading and coordinating health research, surveillance programs, and health systems-strengthening initiatives across Ethiopia. Since 2017, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams in implementation research, national survey design, stakeholder engagement, and policy translation to ensure the successful delivery of objectives and measurable public health impact. What: He leads and coordinates complex national research projects, including study design, protocol development, budget management, and team supervision. His role involves working closely with government ministries, academic institutions, and international partners to align research with national priorities and ensure policy uptake. He oversees data collection, advanced statistical analysis, and documentation processes, ensuring high-quality deliverables, donor compliance, and timely execution. Additionally, he provides strategic leadership in health workforce development, conducts landscape analyses, facilitates training programs, and contributes to national strategic planning and grant development. Where: He is currently supporting projects implemented by BRIDGE NETWORK as a WP6 Coordinator.

Alex Riolexus Ario

WORK PACKAGE 7 LEAD

In this role, Dr. Ario coordinates activities related to the dissemination and communication of BRIDGE Network outputs. ....

Alex Riolexus Ario

WORK PACKAGE 7 LEAD

Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario is an Associate Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, a Medical Doctor, and a Public Health Specialist. He has worked in various capacities within the Government of Uganda and affiliated agencies, including as Hospital Superintendent, District Health Officer, Health Advisor under the Health Sector Support Programme at the Ministry of Health, and Care and Treatment Manager in the Ministry of Health’s STD/AIDS Control Programme. As WP7 Coordinator (Communication, Dissemination and Exploitation), he coordinates activities related to the dissemination and communication of BRIDGE Network outputs. His role supports the planning and implementation of dissemination actions to ensure that project results, including training and research outputs, are shared with relevant stakeholders in line with the project’s dissemination objectives Dr. Alex Riolexus Ario currently supporting projects implemented by BRIDGE NETWORK as a WP7 Coordinator

Bridge Network

Rwanda Biomedical Center (Rwanda)

Aga-Khan University (Kenya)

Uganda National Institute of Public Health (Uganda)

University of Cape Town (South Africa)

Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP-CAQ)

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

WP 1
Project Coordination & Governance

WP 5
Training, Competencies, Transfer & Research

WP 2
Project Scientific Leadership

WP 6
Regulatory, Ethics, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Gender, Diversity & Inclusion

WP 3
Data Harmonization & Technical Infrastructure

WP 7
Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication & Public Engagement

WP 4
Quality Assurance & Evaluation

Work Package Coordinators

Pascal Coorevits

Claude Mambo Muvunyi

Lars Halvorsen

Marleen Temmerman

Meg Osler

Andrew Boulle

Dawit Sekata

Feyiso Bati Wariso

Alex Riolexus Ario

Rwanda Biomedical Center (Rwanda)

Aga-Khan University (Kenya)

Uganda National Institute of Public Health (Uganda)

University of Cape Town (South Africa)

Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP-CAQ)

The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)

WP 1 Project Coordination & Governance

WP 5Training, Competencies, Transfer & Research

WP 2Project Scientific Leadership

WP 6Regulatory, Ethics, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Gender, Diversity & Inclusion

WP 3Data Harmonization & Technical Infrastructure

WP 7Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication & Public Engagement

WP 4Quality Assurance & Evaluation

Work Package Coordinators

WP 1
Project Coordination & Governance

WP 5
Training, Competencies, Transfer & Research

WP 2
Project Scientific Leadership

WP 6
Regulatory, Ethics, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Gender, Diversity & Inclusion

WP 3
Data Harmonization & Technical Infrastructure

WP 7
Dissemination, Exploitation, Communication & Public Engagement

WP 4
Quality Assurance & Evaluation