Yaw Bediako
FounderFounder at Yemaachi Biotechnology
Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
FoundedYemaachi Biotechnology · YC
About
Yaw Bediako is a cellular and molecular immunologist focused on non-communicable disease research in African populations. He is a fellow of the Ghana Young Academy, an affiliate member of the African Academy of Sciences, and a Crick Africa Network Fellow.
Yaw Bediako @yawbediako_
Grateful to Global Perspectives for this opportunity. The future of biotech runs through Africa; and that future has already begun! https://t.co/Mz743wlUsF
Jul 19, 2026 · ♥ 7 · ⇄ 3
Yaw Bediako @yawbediako_
Excited to contribute to the remarkable trajectory of @Ashesi as I also continue to lead @YemaachiBio. Stay tuned as we build a robust and sustainable scientific ecosystem, develop African talent and create African solutions for some of the world’s greatest problems. https://t.co/aYgRl0Gac9
Dec 6, 2025 · ♥ 4 · ⇄ 2
Yaw Bediako @yawbediako_
I really enjoyed my time on @TheCurePod discussing Africa’s potential as the next centre of global biotech? https://t.co/1hucmuRrgC
Nov 29, 2025 · ♥ 8 · ⇄ 4
Founder at Yemaachi BiotechnologyYC S21
Intro paths
Yaw went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Experience
- Ashesi UniversityDean of Research and Innovationcurrent2025 — present
- Yemaachi BiotechChief Executive Officercurrent2020 — presentAccra, Greater Accra, Ghana
- West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens - University of GhanaResearch Fellowcurrent2019 — presentAccra, Ghana
- The Francis Crick InstitutePost Doctoral Research Fellow2015 — 2019London, United Kingdom
- KEMRI - Wellcome TrustPost-Doc2013 — 2015Kilifi
- Calvin UniversityAssistant Professor2012 — 2013
- Calvin UniversityInstructor2011 — 2012
- Van Andel InstituteAssistant Research Technician2004 — 2005
Education
- Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of MedicineDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Microbiology and Immunology2005 — 2011
- Calvin UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Biology2000 — 2004
Skills & more
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Western BlottingMicroscopyBiologyMolecular CloningMolecular BiologyData AnalysisResearchLanguages English · Twi
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Also attended Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine3
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Also worked at Ashesi University2
Also worked at Yemaachi Biotech2
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