Core Team
Professor Caroline Trotter
Director
Caroline was appointed Director for Cambridge-Africa in October 2018, succeeding Professor David Dunne (the founding Director in 2008). She is Professor of Global Health at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Vaccine Impact Modelling Consortium at Imperial College London. Her research examines the potential and actual impact of immunisation using a range of methods from classic epidemiology to mathematical modelling and health economics. Her work has been used to inform national and (as a consultant to the World Health Organisation) international vaccine policy. Much of Caroline's research is focussed on meningococcal disease and carriage in the UK and Africa, working with African partners, including the African Meningococcal Carriage Consortium (MenAfriCar). She has been involved in a range of projects in the African meningitis belt, both to quantify the impact of MenAfriVac (an affordable group A meningococcal conjugate vaccine), and to investigate both short (epidemic response) and long-term (preventive vaccination) options for the control of epidemic meningitis. She is also a fellow of Hughes Hall in Cambridge.
Email: clt56[at]cam.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1223 765631
Corinna Alberg
Cambridge-Africa Programme Manager
Corinna re-joined Cambridge-Africa in January 2023 and became the Programme Manager in January 2024 having been the THRiVE and MUII coordinator from 2016-2021. Corinna worked closely with THRiVE and MUII partners and Fellows based in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya. Corinna established remote seminar series on immunology and bioinformatics to assist new Masters courses at Makerere University, Uganda and initiated a new collaboration between the Uganda Cancer Institute and a range of partners in Cambridge.
Corinna’s career has focused on public health. Between 2021- 2023 Corinna worked in Cambridge’s Department of Medicine as a Project manager on the THECA programme - a ‘real world’ clinical trial conducted with Congolese colleagues assessing the impact of a new Typhoid (TCV) vaccine being trialled in DRC and other parts of Africa. Corinna worked for 10 years at the PHG Foundation where her work focused on the incorporation of genetics into health care as genetics increasingly transformed medical and public health practice. Previously Corinna worked as a research associate at Manchester University, as a team leader in the North West Regional Health Authority developing primary care and as a senior health promotion officer in Central Manchester. Corinna’s interest in working with African colleagues on African health priorities was sparked by working as a secondary school teacher in Kenya.
Email: ca392[at]cam.ac.uk
Parinaz Hariri
Senior Research Coordinator for the Mastercard Foundation Programme
Parinaz started working for the University of Cambridge in 2014. With a strong foundation of administrative expertise in different fields such as Grants Administration, Student Administration, HR and Programme Administration, she has successfully collaborated with numerous departments and faculties particularly within the School of Biological Sciences.
In January 2019, Parinaz took on the pivotal role of Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund Coordinator, where she has been instrumental in facilitating the research funding initiative that fosters collaboration between Cambridge and African researchers. Her keen understanding of the funding landscape, coupled with her commitment to supporting innovative research, has enabled her to streamline grant processes and enhance the impact of funded projects. Parinaz was appointed as Senior Research Coordinator for the Mastercard Foundation Programme in April 2024 and brings her considerable expertise to this new role.
Parinaz is passionate about advancing research that addresses global challenges and is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and collaboration within the academic community.
Email: ph462@cam.ac.uk
Adeniyi Emmanuel
ALBORADA Research Fund Coordinator
Adeniyi Emmanuel joined the Cambridge-Africa Programme team in October 2024. He is a higher education professional with previous work in international development, partnership-building, and program coordination. Originally from Nigeria, Adeniyi completed much of his education in West Africa, including a bachelor's degree in education and economics.
Prior to joining Cambridge-Africa Programme team, Adeniyi served as the Regional Engagement Coordinator for Africa at the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), where he managed a network of over 85 universities spanning 19 African countries. A recognized contributor in higher education forums and conferences focused on Africa, Adeniyi has cultivated relationships with higher education stakeholders, research institutions, and government bodies. Although now based at the University of Cambridge, he remains connected to the African higher education sector and is passionate about advancing partnerships that enhance educational standards and foster meaningful opportunities for institutions and students across the continent.
Email: ea668@cam.ac.uk