Zainab Garba-Sani
Vice Chair | Sickle Cell Society UK Founder & Director, ACCESS AI | Stanford University Senior Harkness Fellow in Health Policy and Practice | The Commonwealth Fund, UK Sickle Cell Society
Zainab Garba-Sani is listed as Vice Chair | Sickle Cell Society UK Founder & Director, ACCESS AI | Stanford University Senior Harkness Fellow in Health Policy and Practice | The Commonwealth Fund, UK Sickle Cell Society. Zainab is scheduled to speak at ICHOM Conference 2026 on 8 December 2026.
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About
Zainab Garba-Sani is a Stanford-affiliated Research Scholar and UK Commonwealth Fund Senior Harkness Fellow (2022–23), working at the intersection of health policy, science, and community-centred practice. Her work focuses on how emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, genomics, and regenerative medicine can be translated responsibly into real-world health impact - particularly for underserved populations and people living with chronic and rare conditions. Her research and practice are grounded in bridging cutting-edge science and innovation with lived experience - focusing on inclusive design, governance, and real-world implementation. She is the founder of ACCESS AI, an initiative advancing equitable and inclusive approaches to health AI through diverse community engagement, meaningful co-production, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through this work, she contributes to broader conversations on AI governance, data equity, and the societal implications of innovation. Alon
Upcoming
ICHOM Conference 2026 7 December 2026 – 9 December 2026
- Invisible Heroes of VBHC: The Care Teams Driving Value and Outcomes Speaker · 8 December 2026
- Patient Keynote Address. Outcomes Don’t Lie: How Data Changes Treatment—and Lives Speaker · 8 December 2026
Spoke alongside
People who have shared a session with Zainab at events on B2DB.
- Jessica Emed Assistant to the Director of Nursing - Professional Practice and Academic Affairs · CIUSS Central Montreal Network 1 shared session
- Nadeem Abji Senior Director, Quality & Outcomes · Shoppers Drug Mart (Canada) 1 shared session
- Vanessa Metz Pharmacist (specialized in medical devices) and Director of Medical Projects · Espic Healthcare Facility in Marseille, Hôpital Européen 1 shared session