H3Africa Data and Biospecimen Access Committee (DBAC)
The DBAC oversees access to H3Africa datasets and biospecimens, helping ensure that requests comply with ethical guidelines, informed consent, data-security requirements, and research-integrity standards.
View approved requests | Download the DBAC overview poster (PDF)
DBAC members
Select a member’s name to open their profile. Responsibilities and affiliations are also provided as accessible text for visitors using any device or assistive technology.
Collet Dandara
Role: Scientist
Affiliation: University of Cape Town
Pamela Andanda
Role: Legal
Affiliation: University of the Witwatersrand
Ahmed Rebai
Role: Data – Chair
Affiliation: Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax
Akin Abayomi
Role: Biobanking
Affiliation: University of Stellenbosch
Kobus Herbst
Role: Demographer
Affiliation: SAPRIN
Rosalyn Wamuyu
Role: Ex officio
Affiliation: Science for Africa Foundation
Christine Wasunna
Role: Ethics
Affiliation: Mass General Brigham
Robyn Kerr
Role: Scientist
Affiliation: University of the Witwatersrand
Phillis Babirye
Role: Biobanking
Affiliation: MRC/UVRI
Daima Bukini
Role: Ethics
Affiliation: Johns Hopkins University
Ayaga Bawah
Role: Demographer
Affiliation: University of Ghana
Cornelius Debpuur
Role: Demographer
Affiliation: Navrongo Health Research Centre
Noellene Kinsley
Role: Patient Advocate
Affiliation: Genetic Counsellor Network
Audrey Duncanson
Role: Ex officio
Affiliation: Wellcome Trust
Michelle Skelton
Role: DS-I Africa/H3Africa CC PI; Secretariat
Affiliation: University of Cape Town
Shonna Smith
Role: Secretariat
Affiliation: University of Cape Town