#PublicationAlert 🚨 Preventing #CervicalCancer starts with data! A 🆕 study funded by the #MRC & @gatesfoundation.bsky.social in #Gambia is examining #HPV prevalence to inform effective prevention strategies that seek to transform #PublicHealth policy. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/62na4u8u

We are hiring: Principal Nursing Officer 🩺👩‍⚕️ Are you a senior nursing professional with strong leadership skills and passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a #research setting? Apply now: tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx 📆 Deadline: 29 December 2025

Have you heard of our short courses?🤔 Our introductory course on Essentials of Clinical Trials is now available. Running from 23rd March to 1st April, 2026 You can learn more about the course here👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... Deadline: 16th February 2026

We are excited to hold our annual Director’s Awards 2025! A night of recognition and celebration of our staff who strive to advance research to improve health across the globe. #CelebratingExcellence #DA2025 1/4

It’s a wrap! 🎉 Our 3-day Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse Tools in Africa training ends on a high note. As 10 epiverse fellows from 10 #WestAfrican countries are now equipped with new skills, thanks to #DataDotOrg & WHO African Region. #EpiverseTRACE @epiverse-trace.bsky.social

Day 2 of our #Epiverse training in Africa 🌍 is underway! Participants dive into: ✅ Interoperability in health data systems ✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.

🎓 Opportunity Alert! Are you passionate about #InfectiousDiseases & #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica? Apply for a fully-funded PhD at an African-based research institution with the @lshtm.bsky.social CREATE Matched PhD programme! Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf 📅 Deadline: 2 Jan 2026

We're excited to kick off a 3-day training on Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse_TRACE Tools in Africa #WHOAFRO in #Senegal. Organised with #DataDotOrg & funded by New Venture Fund, the workshop promotes data driven decision making & boosts regional collaborations for better #EpidemicPreparedness.

EVI co-hosted a 2-day translational vaccinology workshop with @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social as part of #MMVC, to strengthen skills in vaccine R&D & clinical trials 💉🩺 EVI led sessions on development, clinical trials & practical research. Read more⬇️ www.euvaccine.eu/post/boostin...

Our Introductory Course in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics is now open for applications for 2026. Find out more & apply 👇 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course... Running 26th January to 14th February 2026. 🗓️Deadline: 10th December 2025. #GlobalHealth

#PublicationAlert 🚨 A new study funded by MRC & the Gates Foundations shows high acceptance of the HPV vaccine among caregivers in #Gambia, with limited knowledge creating space for #Misinformation. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5eka38kr

📢We’re #Hiring! Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to drive excellence in research operations? Join our vibrant team in leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world. Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx 📅 27 November 2025

Our esteemed colleague, Prof Alfred Ngwa, delivered his #InauguralLecture today, sharing highlights from his journey researching River Blindness & malaria, from early immunology work in #Cameroon to leading genomic studies at MRCG. 🎉🎉Join us to congratulate Prof. Ngwa on this significant milestone!

Today, Professor Alfred Amambua-Ngwa will deliver his #InauguralLecture, showcasing his work in clinical immunology & #GlobalHealth research. Read more about his lecture and join us at 17:15 GMT ↩️ tinyurl.com/yy82e6sn Stay tuned!

MRCG participated at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025 in Copenhagen, #Denmark. Our team contributed through session chairing, oral talks & poster presenations, sharing insights on #TB, #LungHealth & approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges. @tb-lshtm.bsky.social #EndTB #UnionConf

Honoured to welcome #AfricaCDC West Africa RCC Regional Director, Dr Alinon Kokou to #MRCG. Discussions centred on: ✅Collaborations ✅Strengthening #ClinicalResearch capacity ✅Enhancing regional #EpidemicPreparedness & response to build a more resilient African research ecosystem. #Partnerships

This week, we're hosting a Flow Cytometry training for 1️⃣4️⃣ lab scientists from @ucadsenegal.bsky.social, l’Hôpital Dalal Jamm & #MRCG, funded by #FAISAfrica. Organised with the Gambia Immunology Society, the course aims to enhance participants skills to strengthen lab capacity in #WestAfrica.

🚨 #NewResearchAlert @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social researchers contributed to a major new #HealthPolicy in @thelancet.com, informing African policymakers and showcasing the continent’s leadership in tackling the growing health impacts of #ClimateChange. Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...

Every hour counts in sepsis. Assistant Professor @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @lshtm.bsky.social UduakOkomo explains why timely care is key to saving lives. Learn more with @jhenryc.bsky.social on the facts and actions to tackle sepsis. Read more: bit.ly/3XBaTeS

It’s a wrap! The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens. Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.

Have you submitted your application yet? ⏳ 3️⃣ days to go! We are still accepting applications for the Digital Content Officer role. Apply before the deadline 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j #Communications

One of our own at @astmh.bsky.social 🌍 Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin. Great science in action! 🦟👏

We are looking for a strategic leader with strong skills in programme management and impact analysis to join our team help shape our strategy and drive #GlobalHealth impact. Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j 📅 21 Nov 2025 #Leadership #BusinessDevelopment

MRCG is at the @astmh.bsky.social Annual conference in #Toronto. An exciting opportunity to share new insights on #malaria & other tropical diseases, and showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges. #TropMed25 #TropicalMedicine #InfectiousDiseases

A 2-Day Translational Vaccinology training concludes at #MRCG with participants from #Gambia & #SierraLeone. Organised with 🤝 @europevaccine.bsky.social & funded by #EDCTP, the training seeks to bridge the gap between research #VaccineDevelopment, manufacturing, testing & application. #MMVC

📢We’re #Hiring! Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life? Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible! Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j #Communications

#InauguralLecture by Prof Alfred Ngwa: Parasites on Wings - Malaria & River Blindness. From pioneering #Cameroon River Blindness vaccine research to leading #Malaria parasites at #MRCG, a journey of science & impact for #GlobalHealth. 📆 26 Nov 2025 🕦17:15 GMT Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4rc9vwj2

We wrap up the #DataScience & #AI Conference with the Poster and#Hackathon award ceremony! 🎉 Participants tackled real-world health data challenges with innovative AI-driven solutions. #Nurturing #Learning #YoungTalent #MRCGDataScienceConference2025

An exciting #DataScience month concludes with the #AI Conference under the theme “Empowering The Gambian Health Research Through Data Science & AI.” It brought together experts , partners on data infrastructure, #AI for health research & innovation. #HealthcareInnovation 1/4

As part of our #TrialsDay2025, participants showcased posters highlighting #ClinicalTrials, innovations, and lessons learned from across the research hubs. These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence & collaboration in #GlobalHealth. #ClinicalResearch

#HappeningNow The 3rd Annual Trials Day with @lshtm.bsky.social & MRC Uganda, is here! A platform for researchers, students and experts across the globe to showcase their work, share innovations, & discuss challenges in trial design & delivery. #ResearchCollaboration #LSHTMTrialsDay

Our Director & leadership team visited #PasteurDakar’s new Director Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall to discuss renewing #collaborations in health security, #ClinicalResearch & #EpidemicPreparedness. Together, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient African research ecosystem. #GlobalHealth #Partnerships

In collaboration with Gambia's Ministry of Health & partners, we concluded a 2-day training on implementation #HepatitisB rapid diagnostic test kits for health professionals, as part of efforts towards the elimination of HIV, syphilis, HBV, the Triple Elimination Strategy. #MaternalHealth

Strengthening regional partnerships! Together with Cheikh Anta Diop University, we have launched a 🆕 Partnership Office, a hub for research #coordination, capacity building & scientific exchange across #WestAfrica. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/y3js4a6d

#MARCADPlus Director, Prof. Oumar Gaye & PI Prof Umberto D’Alessandro moderated a scientific showcase on cross-border research collaboration between the UCAD & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social ; organized as part of the official opening of the MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office in Dakar. #RegionalCollaboration

📍Dakar: The new MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office is open! A hub for collaboration, research & capacity building in #WestAfrica. The partnership seeks to equip researchers to broaden capacity needed to address current & future health challenges. #ResearchExcellence #AfricanScience

Gearing up for a new milestone in African science! #MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica. #MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration

#HappeningNow in #Dakar, Senegal! A scientific showcase of cross boarder research collaboration btw #UCAD_Senegal, #MRCG & @lshtm.bsky.social. Centred on public health, cross boarder disease surveillance & research initiatives including capacity building, genomics, childhood TB & #HepatitisB.

#HappyFriday! We are pleased to share the another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit. We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases. Enjoy! ⤵️ tinyurl.com/5b7cjebr

👏 👏👏Congrats to our Hepatitis Research Group lead, Dr Gibril Ndow, First Place winner of the 2025 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence by #AREF - a proud moment recognizing his leadership in advancing hepatitis research in #Africa.. #HepatitisElimination #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence

Joined partners for the National Workshop on Advancing Triple Elimination, integrating #HepatitisB prevention into routine antenatal care. A key step toward ending mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis & hepatitis B in #Gambia. #TripleElimination #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth

Our Data Science Cluster kicks off its #DataScienceMonth school outreach to Armitage & Brikama Ba Senior school in CRR to raise awareness on #DataScience, its practical applications, & potential to drive #Innovation & shape the future of #HealthResearch. Next 👉 NBR, LRR & URR!

We are excited to share the launch of the Epidemiological Society of The Gambia (#EpiSoGam), a key milestone for #PublicHealth. A community of scientific experts will work closely together to strengthen disease surveillance, preparedness & response nationwide. #EpidemicPreparedness #Research

🚨 #NewResearchAlert @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social scientists with partners have developed a low-cost tool that rapidly detects low levels of #malaria from a finger prick offering a scalable solution for malaria elimination across #Africa. Read more about this innovation: tinyurl.com/ybmp8p87

Step Inside Our Clinics! Get a closer look at the life-changing work happening every day in our clinics. From expert care to innovative treatments, our short videos show how we're transforming #healthcare in our #Communities. ✅Discover our services ✅See the impact Watch 👉 tinyurl.com/2urf6293

🌸 As part of commemorations marking #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, we collaborated with #ComiumGambia & Gambian Agency for the Management of Public Works to hold a seminar on the disease with their staff. Promoting early detection through public health awareness is 🔑 to beating cancer! #Pinktober

Kicked off #DataScience Awareness Month 2025! This year, our team is focusing on #AI literacy and #community school engagement and an exciting hackathon competition to drive #Innovation in data science. #STEM #HealthResearch #GlobalHealth

📢 We are hiring! Communications Manager Do you possess an expertise in strategic and digital communications? Would you like to join our team in supporting health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world. Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j 📅22 October 2025.

Excited to join partners & share key insights from the Enterics for Global Health (EFGH) Shigella Study in Basse #Gambia (2022–2024). The findings highlight how Shigella infections and antibiotic resistance continue to affect young children and why new vaccines are urgently needed. #GlobalHealth

Have a game-changing idea on #AI or data science? Want to transform #ChildHealth in #Gambia & beyond? Here is your chance to showcase it! Join the Hackathon/Ideathon Launch to pitch, form teams, & co-create solutions. Deadline: 10th October 2025 Register 👉 tinyurl.com/4ejrrh6f #HealthInnovation