Stuart A. Ali, PhD
Highly accomplished scientist and seasoned program manager with over three decades of excellence.
Professional Summary
A highly accomplished scientist and seasoned program manager with over three decades of excellence in research, business development, and entrepreneurship. Specializing in molecular diagnostics and genomics, I am driven by a mission to democratize precision medicine and innovative health solutions for the African market, ensuring inclusive access to healthcare for generations to come, a vision that aligns directly with Roche's mission. My scientific contributions are well-recognized, with a publication record reflecting 1,414 citations, an h-index of 16, and an i10-index of 18.
Key Skills & Expertise
Experience
Founder
converger.ai | South Africa
July 2023 – Present
Chief Scientific Officer & Laboratory Director
Akili Labs | Johannesburg, South Africa
March 2021 – June 2023
Director and Founder
Precision Medicine for Africa | Johannesburg, South Africa
March 2019 – February 2023
Investigator, Project Manager, and Advisory Board Member
Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB) | South Africa
May 2016 – June 2019
Senior Research Fellow
University of the Witwatersrand | South Africa
November 2014 – April 2016
Co-Founder and General Manager
MediSynergy Private Clinical Research | South Africa
2007 – 2014
Distributor Manager
Molecular Devices | Europe, Middle East, and Africa
2002 – 2005
Subsidiary Manager (Interim)
Thermo Fisher Scientific | UK
2002
Business Development Manager (Genomics) & European Distributor Manager
CRS Robotics | Austria
2001 – 2002
Global Distributor Manager and Customer Support Manager
ROBOCON Laboratory Robotics and Automation | Austria
1999 – 2001
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
University of Oxford | United Kingdom
1998 – 1999
Staff Scientist
Bioproducts and Bioengineering AG | Austria
1997 – 1998
Staff Scientist
Baxter International Inc. | Austria
1996 – 1997
Research Scientist
Novartis | Austria
1993 – 1996
Research Scientist
Novartis | Austria
1992 – 1993
Education
PhD, Molecular Virology of HIV, Protein Engineering
Brunel University | 1996
BSc (Hons), Applied Medical Biochemistry
Brunel University | 1992
Global MBA
ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona | expected graduation Mar 2026
Master’s, Nutritional Genomics and Precision Nutrition
TECH Global University | expected graduation Dec 2025
Professional Diploma, Nutrition
The Nutrition Institute | expected graduation Oct 2025
Diploma in Management
Henley Business School | 2007
Business, Strategy (Internships)
ESADE Business & Law School & University of Georgia - Terry College of Business | 2006
Publications & Metrics
1,414
Citations
16
h-index
18
i10-index