Prof. Nicholas Anthony Othieno

Prof. Nicholas Anthony Othieno-Abinya a renowned Kenyan oncologist, academic, and author, best known for his leadership in cancer treatment and research. He is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Nairobi Hospital Cancer Centre and former Professor of Medicine at the University of Nairobi.
Education & Training
1)MBChB & Master’s in Internal Medicine – University of Nairobi.
2)Fellowship in Medical Oncology – Royal London Hospital, University of London (1992).
3)Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
Career Highlights
1)Consultant Medical Oncologist – Nairobi Hospital Cancer Centre.
2)Professor of Medicine – University of Nairobi; directed the Medical Oncology Fellowship Program.
3)Head of Haematology/Oncology – University of Nairobi & Kenyatta National Hospital.
4)Head of Oncology – Aga Khan University Hospital (2009–2010).
5)Founder & Patron – Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO).
Research & Publications
1)Focus areas: malignant haematology, breast cancer, and molecular oncology.
2)Authored Drug Treatment of Haematologic Neoplasms.
3)Published widely in peer-reviewed journals.
4)Wrote Shadow in Perpetuity (2019), reflecting on his 40+ years treating cancer patients.
5)Co-authored cancer booklets and contributed chapters in medical texts.
 Professional Affiliations
1)Member – American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
2)Vice Chair (Eastern Africa) – Africa Organization for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC).
3)Member – European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
Awards & Recognition
1)Kenya Breast Health Programme Awards – For outstanding contribution to breast cancer care (2003).
2)Best Oral Presentation Award – 2nd KASH Conference, KEMRI.
3)Harvard Global Health Catalyst Distinguished African Ambassador Award (2018).
4)Profiled in Varsity Focus (University of Nairobi magazine, 2017).