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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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