Governance & Leadership
Structured governance framework ensuring scientific integrity, ethical compliance, and transparent decision-making across our collaborative network.
Overview
WeCASOR operates under a structured governance framework designed to ensure scientific integrity, ethical compliance, operational transparency, and accountable decision-making across all participating institutions.
The network functions as a collaborative research infrastructure. Participating institutions remain legally independent and retain local regulatory authority while adhering to the common research goals of the consortium.
Scientific and operational governance is coordinated by the WeCASOR Leadership Team, ensuring all multi-site studies maintain the highest academic standards.
Founder & Scientific Coordinator
Dr. Elvis Tamo Achu, MD, MMed, CISA, CISM
Leading strategic oversight, technical alignment, and external representation of the WeCASOR network.
Scientific Advisory Board
Independent scientific guidance from global experts.
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Data Governance Committee
Ensuring data stewardship, patient confidentiality, and compliance with ethical frameworks.
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Publications Committee
Oversight of ICMJE-aligned authorship standards and the dissemination of research findings.
Participating Institutions
Representing the collaborating sites and investigators across the region.
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Consortium Charter
Formal framework defining the network’s objectives, values, and organizational rules.
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Authorship Standards
All publications resulting from multi-site collaboration strictly follow ICMJE criteria for scientific accountability and credit.
Scientific Integrity
WeCASOR maintains strict adherence to international research standards and ethical guidelines throughout the investigation process.
Program Director
Strategic oversight and external representation.
Country Coordinators
Regional coordination and alignment within participating nations.
Site Principal Investigators
Local leadership, ethical compliance, and data accuracy at the hospital level.
Scientific Advisory Board
Independent scientific guidance and methodological review.
Data Governance Committee
Data stewardship, security policy, and compliance oversight.
Publications Committee
Authorship integrity and dissemination oversight.