Meet Dr Mary Wetani Agoriwo | ECR Series

Meet Dr Mary Wetani Agoriwo, one of our Early Career Researchers, who is exploring how rehabilitation services for Parkinson’s disease can be made more accessible in Ghana.

What is your current role/title?

Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (Ghana)

What is your current research focus?

My current research focuses on the accessibility and utilisation of rehabilitation services for persons with Parkinson’s disease.

How does your work connect to the TraPCAf project?

Mobility challenges in Parkinson’s demand rehabilitation, and through the TraPCAf study, I have engaged in sensor based data collection and interviews to help shape better interventions.

Dr Mary Wetani Agoriwo graduated with a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences from Stellenbosch University (South Africa) in March 2026.

What interested you in working in this field, and what do you enjoy most about your research?

In Africa, Parkinson’s research has increasingly focused on diagnosis and medical management, yet rehabilitation remains largely overlooked. Addressing this critical gap is what drives my research interest and commitment to advancing the field.

What are your career aspirations or next steps?

I envision expanding my research across other regions of Ghana and ensuring that its findings are implemented to transform rehabilitation systems and drive equitable change nationwide.

What do you enjoy outside of work?

In my free time, I enjoy family moments and nature walks.

Stay up to date with the TraPCAf Project:

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Last modified: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:43:41 GMT