Dr Mbang Kooffreh-Ada obtained her M.B.B.CH from the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Cross River State (CRS) in 2002. In 2006 she commenced her post graduate training at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH). Subsequently in 2015, she obtained her fellowship (FMCP) from the National Post Graduate Medical College of Nigeria, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. In 2016, she was employed as Lecturer I in the Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calabar. She is one of the pioneer lecturers in her area of specialization. Dr Kooffreh-Ada, is involved in the training of undergraduate medical students in the College of Medicine. In addition, she is involved in the training, mentorship and supervision (of dissertations) of Part II Resident doctors preparing for their fellowship examination in UCTH. She is an active member of her professional associations; including the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) CRS chapter, where she served as the Financial Secretary of the organization. She also served as the Treasurer of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) CRS chapter. Currently, she is the Secretary of the Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Nigeria (SOGHIN) CRS chapter. Her involvement in her professional groups has exposed her to several health outreaches such as medical outreaches (in several communities), world hepatitis day campaigns, health talks, radio and TV interviews as well as training of health personnel. In addition, she has been nominated into several committees in her department as well as local organizing committees (for the planning and organization of local and international conferences). Dr Kooffreh-Ada, has attended several conferences and workshops (local and international) which has exposed her to cutting edge medicine and up to date evidence based practices especially in her field of interest. She has had the opportunity to present abstracts of her research work in some of these conferences. Dr Kooffreh-Ada, is also involved in studies on viral hepatitis, helicobacter pylori and chronic liver disease in CRS and has published original papers in these fields. Her collaboration with renowned researchers (local and international) in liver cancer and functional gastrointestinal disorder (ROME IV) has led to her having publications in reputable journals such as the Lancet. She is currently involved in several on-going projects in viral hepatitis, awareness of liver disease in adolescents, Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID), liver cancer amongst other areas of interest. Dr Kooffreh-Ada’s passion is to raise the awareness of common health issues as well as advocate for better health seeking attitudes in her community. Her hobbies include; reading novels, watching movies, travelling, aerobics exercise, cooking and gardening.