The research sessions began with explorations of quantum and space
\nevolution theories. Jerome Paschal Manyahi (Mwenge Catholic University,
\nTanzania) argued for a synthesis of quantum probability and biological
\nevolution through the lens of the anthropic principle. He contended that the
\nemergence and sustainability of life can be grounded in the probabilistic logic
\nof quantum mechanics, a fusion of physics, philosophy, and theology. In a
\ndifferent cosmic direction, Williams Dhelonga examined the feasibility of
\ninterstellar travel in response to Earth\u2019s ecological crisis. His overview
\naddressed propulsion methods, ethical implications, and the role of AI in expanding
\nhumanity\u2019s reach while ensuring survival. Meanwhile, Jean-Baptiste Kikwaya\u2019s
\npresentation on asteroid defense revisited the catastrophic Chicxulub impact
\nthat ended the age of dinosaurs. He emphasized the importance of international
\nmissions like NASA\u2019s Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) and European Space
\nAgency\u2019s (ESA) space prob HERA to deflect potentially hazardous near-Earth
\nobjects.<\/p>\n
In the second category on understanding the benefits and crisis of AI in
\necology, several presentations interrogated the role of artificial intelligence
\nacross sectors. Boniface Mbouzao (Catholic University of Central Africa &
\nLoyola Marymount University) explored how AI has revolutionized education in
\nAfrica but warned of the challenges in regulation, access, and evaluation,
\nparticularly due to funding gaps. Didier Cimalamungo (Jesuit School of Theology,
\nSanta Clara University) presented an ethical framework to ensure that the AI
\nrevolution era serves ecological justice rather than exacerbating harms.
\nThrough the analysis of social structural complicity, he examined how AI
\ntechnology\u2019s mineral demand contributes to the ecological crisis and advocated
\nfor Restorative Ecological Justice. Itua Egbor (Arrupe College University)
\ncritiqued the hidden labor behind AI development. His paper called attention to
\nthe exploitation of data annotators and content moderators often from the
\nGlobal South and proposed a hybrid ethical model that blends multiple
\nphilosophies and prioritizes human dignity over profit.<\/p>\n
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\nThe third
\nconcentrated on the use of AI tools in lab research. Armel F. Setubi
\n(Georgetown Medical Center, Center for Global Health Practice and Impact)
\nexamined the use of electronic adherence monitoring devices to improve
\nadherence to Antiretroviral therapy. These devices could strengthen monitoring,
\nreduce viral rebound, curb viral mutation, drug resistance, and accelerate
\nprogress toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets. His analysis highlighted
\nfeasibility, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness in African settings. On the
\nagricultural virology front, Alain Pitti Djida (IQS School of Engineering) used
\nadvanced AI tools like AlphaFold to model the 3D structure of the Replication-associated
\nprotein of the African Cassava Mosaic Virus. His work provides a computational
\nfoundation for designing inhibitors that could mitigate crop losses across the
\ncontinent. Similarly, Fabrice Kameni (Ubicom Lab, Marquette University) offered
\na hopeful application of quantum-enhanced AI for cassava disease detection. His
\nhybrid quantum-classical model, trained on over 21,000 leaf images, achieved
\n87.4% accuracy. While still under development, the model could significantly
\naid African farmers by enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis of crop
\ndiseases. Michael Otieno Ochieng delved into one of the deadliest cancers,
\npancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), and its resistance to chemotherapy.
\nHis study identified 31 exosomal proteins associated with drug resistance,
\nsuggesting new pathways for prognosis and therapy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The research sessions began with explorations of quantum and space
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