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Initiative for training and building partnerships for biomedical research in Africa.

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In case you missed it — watch today’s interview with Prof. Gordon Awandare on Titans & Trailblazers here 👉🏼 youtube.com/live/rE0sOVYuV…

In case you missed it — watch today’s interview with Prof. Gordon Awandare on Titans & Trailblazers here 👉🏼  youtube.com/live/rE0sOVYuV…
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This morning, we are honoured to host Ms. Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, newly appointed Chair of University of Ghana Governing Council, along with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, and other members of university management. They met with WACCBIP’s Deputy Directors, faculty, and staff to

This morning, we are honoured to host Ms. Marietta Agyeiwaa Brew, newly appointed Chair of <a href="/UnivofGh/">University of Ghana</a>  Governing Council, along with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. <a href="/aba_amfo/">Nana Aba Appiah Amfo</a>, and other members of university management.
They met with WACCBIP’s Deputy Directors, faculty, and staff to
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Ms. Marietta Brew, the Vice-Chancellor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, and other members of the UG delegation toured WACCBIP’s labs and were shown some of the ongoing research and the facilities supporting our work. #WACCBIP #UGhana #Research #LabTour #ScienceInAfrica

Ms. Marietta Brew, the Vice-Chancellor <a href="/aba_amfo/">Nana Aba Appiah Amfo</a>, and other members of the UG delegation toured WACCBIP’s labs and were shown some of the ongoing research and the facilities supporting our work.
#WACCBIP #UGhana #Research #LabTour #ScienceInAfrica
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Part 2 is showing today! Catch Prof. Gordon Awandare back on Titans & Trailblazers today on Metro TV Ghana as he continues the conversation on “Building Resilient University Institutions.” Don’t miss these powerful insights shaping the future of education in Ghana! #ProfAwandare

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If you couldn’t tune in, we’ve got you! Catch up here👇 youtube.com/live/NaxpADt-W… #ProfAwandare #TitansAndTrailblazers #MetroTV

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Calling on DS-I Africa projects and researchers at Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦-@FHSUCT. Want to bring your research to life for a general audience? Apply to join our science communication & public engagement activity-an opportunity to storify your research and make it accessible to all.

Calling on <a href="/DSI_Africa/">DS-I Africa</a> projects and researchers at <a href="/HumGen_UCT/">Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦</a>-@FHSUCT. Want to bring your research to life for a general audience?  Apply to join our science communication &amp; public engagement activity-an opportunity to storify your research and make it accessible to all.
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The #WEARWACCBIP campaign is on! Get your official cloth for the WACCBIP Research Conference 2025 from the WACCBIP Accounts Office and show up in style! Let’s represent — let’s WEAR WACCBIP! #WEARWACCBIP #WRC2025 #WACCBIPResearchConference

The #WEARWACCBIP campaign is on!
Get your official cloth for the WACCBIP Research Conference 2025 from the WACCBIP Accounts Office and show up in style!
Let’s represent — let’s WEAR WACCBIP!
#WEARWACCBIP #WRC2025 #WACCBIPResearchConference
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Day 1 of the Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium launch: Strategies and Partnerships is underway WACCBIP. This 2-day meeting brings together global stakeholders to accelerate progress on AMR diagnostics, aligned with UNGA priorities on access, innovation, and collaboration.

Day 1 of the Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium launch: Strategies and Partnerships is underway <a href="/WACCBIP_UG/">WACCBIP</a>. 
This 2-day meeting brings together global stakeholders to accelerate progress on AMR diagnostics, aligned with UNGA priorities on access, innovation, and collaboration.
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Setting the stage for the urgent need for a Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium, Dr. Mirfin Mpundu, Sylvanus Tekwe, Prof. Iruka Okeke, and Dr. Cecilia Ferreyra engage in a panel moderated by Prof. Alison Holmes on the AMR crisis and the vital role of diagnostics, highlighting unmet

Setting the stage for the urgent need for a Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium, Dr. Mirfin Mpundu, Sylvanus Tekwe, Prof. Iruka Okeke, and Dr. Cecilia Ferreyra engage in a panel moderated by Prof. Alison Holmes on the AMR crisis and the vital role of diagnostics, highlighting unmet
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Engaging presentations from key experts at the AMR Diagnostics Consortium meeting. Toby Leslie (Fleming Fund) highlighted the urgent diagnostic gap in LMICs, stressing the need for affordable, quality bacteriology services. Dr. Jonathan Mayito (ICARS) shared insights on

Engaging presentations from key experts at the AMR Diagnostics Consortium meeting.
Toby Leslie (Fleming Fund) highlighted the urgent diagnostic gap in LMICs, stressing the need for affordable, quality bacteriology services. Dr. Jonathan Mayito (ICARS) shared insights on
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“Surveillance is only useful if it’s used,” says Dr. Tobi Leslie, presenting lessons from the Fleming Fund. He calls for better use of underutilized lab capacity in LMICs, stronger links with academia, and smarter, representative AMR data to drive real-world change. #AMR

“Surveillance is only useful if it’s used,” says Dr. Tobi Leslie, presenting lessons from the Fleming Fund. He calls for better use of underutilized lab capacity in LMICs, stronger links with academia, and smarter, representative AMR data to drive real-world change. #AMR
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Prof. Gordon Awandare's engaging presentation, showcased innovative low-cost, point-of-care diagnostics tailored for Africa. From LAMP-based platforms & biosensors to mobile-linked, CRISPR-enhanced AMR detection — all built for affordability, minimal tech, off-grid use & local

Prof. Gordon Awandare's engaging presentation, showcased innovative low-cost, point-of-care diagnostics tailored for Africa.
From LAMP-based platforms &amp; biosensors to mobile-linked, CRISPR-enhanced AMR detection — all built for affordability, minimal tech, off-grid use &amp; local
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We're closing Day 1 with a final session featuring Alexander Martin Odum, Dr. Timothy Meehan, and Dr. Akhil Bansal, exploring sustainable models for access to diagnostics, treatment & market shaping. 🔹Alexander Martin Odum shared how CHAI has shaped over 140 global deals to

We're closing Day 1 with a final session featuring Alexander Martin Odum, Dr. Timothy Meehan, and Dr. Akhil Bansal, exploring sustainable models for access to diagnostics, treatment &amp; market shaping.

🔹Alexander Martin Odum shared how CHAI has shaped over 140 global deals to
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We're back for the final day of The Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium: Strategies and Partnerships launch event! We’re starting with dynamic group discussions focused on exploring the key problems the consortium should help solve, what success might look like in two to three

We're back for the final day of The Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium: Strategies and Partnerships launch event! 
We’re starting with dynamic group discussions focused on exploring the key problems the consortium should help solve, what success might look like in two to three
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It’s always so lovely when CAMO-Net friends get together. Gordon Awandare, CAMO-Net Ghana 🇬🇭 and WACCBIP lead with CAMO-Net lead Prof Alison Holmes in Accra for the #AMRDxConsortium launch

It’s always so lovely when CAMO-Net friends get together. <a href="/gordon_awandare/">Gordon Awandare</a>, CAMO-Net Ghana 🇬🇭 and <a href="/WACCBIP_UG/">WACCBIP</a> lead with CAMO-Net lead Prof Alison Holmes in Accra for the #AMRDxConsortium launch
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Highlights from the WACCBIP lab tour! “It’s really important that we see the amazing ecosystem being developed here, where incredible science and leadership are thriving.” - Prof Alison Holmes

Highlights from the WACCBIP lab tour!

“It’s really important that we see the amazing ecosystem being developed here, where incredible science and leadership are thriving.” - Prof Alison Holmes
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Group presentations followed a brainstorming session tackling the Consortium’s structure: Who should be members and how do we balance inclusiveness with effectiveness? What roles should the Steering Committee, Secretariat, and Working Groups play? How do we ensure fair,

Group presentations followed a brainstorming session tackling the Consortium’s structure: Who should be members and how do we balance inclusiveness with effectiveness? What roles should the Steering Committee, Secretariat, and Working Groups play? How do we ensure fair,
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The Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium: Strategies and Partnerships launch event — The beginning of something great. A big thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners for making this event a success. Looking forward to continuing this important work together!

The Global AMR Diagnostics Consortium: Strategies and Partnerships launch event — The beginning of something great.
A big thank you to all participants, speakers, and partners for making this event a success.
Looking forward to continuing this important work together!