About Us
We are a dedicated team of surgeons, researchers, and health systems experts working together to unlock the potential within every health system.
Who We Are
We are united by a single mission: to safely and sustainably add one more essential surgery wherever possible, closing the gap in surgical care access.
Our Team
Our team brings together clinical, research, policy, and health systems experience from leading institutions including Harvard Medical School, the University of the Witwatersrand, and the University of Global Health Equity.
- Dr. Gabriella Y. HymanFounder and Principal Investigator of +One and +OneApp; a clinician-scientist specializing in health systems, surgical care, and policy.
- Prof. Martin SmithSenior academic surgeon and health system leader with expertise in surgical service development, delivery, training, and quality improvement.
- Prof. Emmanuel Malabo MakasaSpecialist surgeon and global surgery policy leader advancing surgical healthcare across Africa and beyond.
- Prof. Nobhojit RoyGlobal surgery leader bringing experience across frontline surgical care, policy, research, and health leadership education.
Partners
We build networks and partnerships across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas to advance evidence-based surgical system improvement.