Mercury Shitindo

Dedicated to catalyzing ethical research practices and driving impactful programs, Mercury Shitindo is a seasoned Bioethicist and Research Leader with over 19 years of progressive experience. Her journey is marked by a fervent commitment to human rights, research integrity, and the highest standards of ethical conduct.

As a pioneering force in the field, she has spearheaded initiatives such as the founding of the Africa Bioethics Network and the African Journal of Bioethics, fostering interdisciplinary discourse and proactive measures to address critical bioethical concerns across the African continent. With a strong foundation in stakeholder management, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization, she has expanded the reach of these platforms to engage experts from over 30 countries.

Her expertise extends across diverse domains including research management, regulatory compliance, and capacity building. She has played integral roles in coordinating clinical trials, developing comprehensive ethics training materials, and facilitating research ethics committee training sessions at national and international levels.

Driven by a vision of global impact, she has actively engaged in ongoing research projects exploring mental health governance, AI health research sustainability, and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccine information in East Africa.

With a proven track record in curriculum development, she has designed instructional materials and led educational programs in bioethics and research ethics. She conducts needs assessments, collaborate with subject matter experts, and integrate industry best practices to create impactful learning experiences for diverse audiences.

She is poised to continue driving positive change, fostering ethical principles, and enhancing the quality of research practices globally.