Advisory body
Scientific Working Group
A strategic advisory body that brings scientific rigour to the network's priorities, positions and partnerships.
Dr Ebrahim Mohamed
Head of the Scientific Working Group (SWG) at EBPMN
Biovac Institute, South Africa
About the SWG
The Scientific Working Group (SWG) is the strategic advisory body of the Emerging Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturers Network. It reviews scientific and technological developments relevant to members, advises the Board on priorities for collaboration, and helps translate evidence into the network's positions on regulation, manufacturing and access.
The SWG convenes experts from member institutions across product development, process and analytical sciences, quality and regulatory affairs, and works closely with the network's five hubs.
Biography
Dr Ebrahim Mohamed leads the Scientific Working Group of EBPMN and serves as Head of Science and Innovation at the Biovac Institute in South Africa. He obtained his PhD from the University of Cape Town in 2009, with research in the field of glycoconjugate vaccines.
At Biovac he has contributed to building local capability in vaccine development and technology transfer for the African continent. He has supported the secretariat of the African Vaccine Manufacturing Initiative (AVMI) and was elected to its board in 2016, contributing to the continental agenda for local vaccine production.
His work focuses on the scientific and technical foundations that allow manufacturers in emerging economies to develop and produce affordable biologics.