Dr. Prince Senyo Kwasi Nyamadi is a distinguished Biomedical Scientist and a passionate advocate for childhood cancer awareness. Prince is a survivor of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
Prince pursued his higher education in Medical Laboratory Science, earning both a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree and a Doctorate (MLS.D) in the field. His professional journey began at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Central Laboratory in Accra, Ghana from 2019 to 2022. This was the same institution where Prince was diagnosed and successfully completed treatment. His return to serve in the lab, reflects his profound commitment to the medical profession and to giving back to the institution that contributed to his treatment.
Currently, Prince works with the Stem Cell and Immunotherapy Unit at NHS Blood and Transplant, Barnsley (United Kingdom), where he is responsible to Receipt, Processing and Issuing of Stem Cell Products and the advancement of innovative treatment modalities in cellular therapy and transfusion science.
In addition to his clinical and research contributions, Prince is the Co-founder of the Living Dreams Foundation, a nonprofit organisation dedicated to advocacy for children battling with cancer. Through this initiative, he spearheaded blood donation exercises for pediatric cancer patients in Ghana, significantly improving access to life saving transfusions.
Prince commitment to national health policy development was proven in 2018, when he was part of a delegation that presented a petition to Ghana’s Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, advocating for addition of four (4) childhood treatment on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This petition was approved in November 2021, marking a major milestone in the advancement of childhood cancer policy in Ghana. He also contributed to the establishment of the Scholarship Program for Childhood Cancer Survivors in Ghana, aimed at supporting young survivors in continuing their education and personal development.
Dr. Prince Senyo Kwasi Nyamadi’s life story serves as a testament to perseverance, compassion, and purpose driven leadership. His journey from a patient to professional continues to inspire hope within the global health community and beyond.
