Karen Kiranka, BPharm, MSc is a public health professional and healthcare management specialist who serves as a member of the Amyloidosis Africa Operational Team, supporting the coordination of research and program activities across the initiative. In this role, she contributes to the implementation of awareness, research, and collaboration efforts aimed at improving the recognition and diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis across Africa.

Karen brings strong experience in clinical research coordination, health systems strengthening, and healthcare program management. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Queen’s University and an MBA in Healthcare Management from Strathmore University, combining expertise in public health strategy, healthcare operations, and program implementation.

She currently serves as Chief Operations Officer and Research Lead at CRK Clinical Research Organization, where she supports clinical research initiatives and public health projects in Kenya. Her previous experience also includes working as a pharmacist at The Nairobi Hospital, contributing to patient care and pharmaceutical services.

Through her work with Amyloidosis Africa, Karen contributes to strengthening operational coordination, research collaboration, and health system engagement to advance awareness and early recognition of cardiac amyloidosis across the continent.