University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training Program (UI-MEPI-J)
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
University of Ibadan MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training Program (UI-MEPI-J)
Principal Institution
University of Ibadan
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Ogunniyi, Adesola; Odaibo, Georgina Njideka
Project Contact Information
Email:
aogunniyi@com.ui.edu.ng
Year(s) Awarded
2015-2022
Country
Nigeria
Collaborators
Harvard School of Public Health
Northwestern University
NIH Partners
NIH Office of the Director, NINDS
Project Description
Nigeria has the second largest number of people with HIV, fourth in tuberculosis and the highest rate of malaria in the world a high rate of communicable diseases including stroke and epilepsy. The original MEPIN has contributed greatly to improved faculty research capacity in Nigeria. This project will foster development of research capacity and career of the next generation of researchers at the University of Ibadan to enhance their research output for improved human health.
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