5th Joint National Conference Session by Dr. Chuka Anude.

ENFLAME The Christian Medical and Dental Association of Nigeria (CMDA Nigeria) 5th Joint National Conference themed: "Enflame", held from the 27th to 31st of July, 2022 at the Hospital Chapel, National Hospital Abuja Nigeria. The program was graced with notable speakers, including Dr. Chuka Anude, Vice President and Head of Medical Safety Assessment, Oncology @ Bristol-Myer Squibb. He is a naturally gifted leader widely cognized for setting clear vision establishing priorities, innovating through change, and building high-performing teams and capabilities that deliver across a broad portfolio He is known for a burning passion for people development, leading organizational change and working collaboratively to implement enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and helping teams focus during times of disruption and uncertainty. He is a Pharmaceutical Executive and Physician-Scientist (MD with distinction and PhD in Epidemiology) with more than 25 years of combined experience in clinical medicine, public health and global drug/vaccine safety, risk management and pharmacovigilance. He has an extensive experience in clinical care (family medicine), and executive oversight for medical reviews, ICSRS, ISARS, RARS, CRMPS, DSURS, PSURS, PBRERS, RMPS, IMPDS, and Safety Agreements Regulatory submissions/filings. Safety leadership in interactions with Health Authorities, EC/IRBS in addition to safety operations expertise in a global context. He served as National President of NCCMDS (now CMDA Nigeria Students arm) from 1993- 1995, and he is happily married with lovely children. Thank you and God Bless. Visit us at www.cmdanigeria.org