Research and Capacity Building in Antimicrobial Resistance in West Africa
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
Global Infectious Diseases (GID)
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Research and Capacity Building in Antimicrobial Resistance in West Africa
Principal Institution
University of Ghana
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Sampane-Donkor, Eric
Project Contact Information
Email:
esampane-donkor@ug.edu.gh
Year(s) Awarded
2023-2027
Country
Regional - Sub-Saharan Africa
Project Description
The objective of this training program is to increase research into the detection, prevention, and treatment of drug-resistant infections in West Africa, and expand knowledge and skills in clinical microbiology. The program involves providing a rigorous Ph.D. student training, and offering tailored training to junior scientists and faculty from West Africa, in antimicrobial resistance. The major outcome will be a significant increase in antimicrobial resistance research capacity in the West African region.
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