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We are leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
The NIHR global health group -funded
@chimeproject.bsky.social
project recently hosted a seminar exploring maternal mental health through culture, community, & music. This project examines how culturally embedded, music-based interventions can enhance maternal
#MentalHealth
.
#MusicAndHealth
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Today, we hosted the annual Tuberculosis research meeting in collaboration with
#Gambia
National Leprosy & Tuberculosis Control Programme at the Ministry of Health. The meeting convened 35 researchers & health professionals to review ongoing progress & identify priority areas in
#TB
research.
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#OpportunityAlert
! Biobank Manager Are you a skilled professional ready to contribute to high-quality research operations that improve health outcomes? Apply now 👉
tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📆 Deadline: 28th February 2026
#HealthResearch
#WestAfrica
#CareerOpportunity
5 days ago
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#HappyFriday
! We're pleased to share 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/mrfx7paz
#HealthResearch
5 days ago
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📢 We’re
#Hiring
! Join our team to strengthen health research in
#WestAfrica
& beyond. We’re recruiting: 🔹 Laboratory Manager 🔬 🔹 Procurement Regulatory Compliance Manager 👩💼 🔹 Field Worker 🧑⚕️ Apply now 👉
tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📆 Deadline: 20th February 2026
#CareerOpportunity
#HealthResearch
6 days ago
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West Africa is strengthening its defence against
#LassaFever
and future epidemics. The
@cepi.net
-funded
#ARCWA
project is building locally led clinical research capacity to develop & test vaccines within the first 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of an outbreak. Watch:
tinyurl.com/2v2kmh86
#ARCWA
#EpidemicPreparedness
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Building Trust, Saving Lives | How ARC-WA Is Strengthening Epidemic Preparedness in West Africa
West Africa is strengthening its defence against Lassa fever and future epidemics. The CEPI-funded Advancing Research Capacity in West Africa (ARC-WA) project is helping build strong, locally led clinical research capacity which will enable faster, safer, and more effective response to Lassa fever and emerging health threats. Through the establishment of Clinical Trial Units, advanced laboratories, mobile clinics, and sustained community engagement, ARC-WA is positioning the region to develop and test vaccines within the first 100 days of an outbreak. Implemented by MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), with partners in Owo and Bauchi, Nigeria, this is what collaborative science, community engagement, and regional leadership look like in action. Subscribe to our channel for more stories on health research, innovation, and impact across in The Gambia and West Africa. 📽️: @STSPictures #ARCWA #CEPI #EpidemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #ClinicalResearch #VaccineDevelopment #WestAfrica #HealthSecurity #mrc #MRCG #gambia #IVI
https://tinyurl.com/2v2kmh86
6 days ago
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LSHTM Malaria Centre
7 days ago
It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪 Today, we celebrate Haddijatou Mbye & Thorey K. Jonsdottir and their shared commitment to improving global health through research, mentorship, and community. Read their story:
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
#WomenInScience
#GlobalHealth
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Two women, one shared purpose in science | LSHTM
Two women, one shared purpose in science | LSHTM
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/centres/malaria-centre/news/480826/two-women-one-shared-purpose-science
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Students of the ongoing
#ICEMS
course were delighted to meet Prof Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of
#MRC
@ukri.org
. ICEMS is one of several world-class learning opportunities that we bring to African scientists thanks to the support of
@gsk.bsky.social
granting us 20 scholarships this year.
8 days ago
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It's a
#Wrap
! Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of
#MRC
@ukri.org
& Prof. Lucy Chappell concluded a week-long visit to our Unit highlighting ⤵️ ✅Impactful research ✅Strong community partnerships ✅Building capacity to strengthen health systems in
#Gambia
& the region.
#Collaboration
#Research
9 days ago
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Every year, we host Introductory Courses in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics bringing world-class training to early career researchers in
#Africa
. Through our "Meet the Professors sessions" on the Beach, students engage with leading scientists & explore new possibilities for research journeys.
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Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of
@ukri.org
, & Prof. Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser
#DHSC
& CEO of
@nihr.bsky.social
visited Keneba & Basse field stations engaging field teams, community partners, & highlighting
#MRC
research priorities.
#Collaboration
13 days ago
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We join the
#GlobalHealth
community in mourning Professor Sir Nicholas White, a towering figure in malaria research. His leadership transformed malaria treatment worldwide, saving millions of lives. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
13 days ago
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Today, we welcome Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of MRC
@ukri.org
& Prof. Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser
#DHSc
& CEO of
@nihr.bsky.social
. An exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration & showcase the impact of
#MRC
in the region towards building stronger
#HealthSystems
.
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The 4th edition of the Introductory Course in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics is underway, bringing together biomedical researchers from 16 African countries. This 3-week course is part of our efforts to strengthen & nurture
#HealthResearch
capacities in Africa.
23 days ago
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Yesterday, with visiting PhD students from the
@crick.ac.uk
, we visited Charles Jaw Memorial Academy to engage Biology students in a hands-on DNA extraction activity, sparking curiosity and inspiring interest in careers in
#MedicalResearch
.
#Nurturing
#Learning
27 days ago
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Yesterday, the Art of Ageing study held a showcase at MRCG featuring top entries from its art competition & a screening of the project film. The event brought together older people, community representatives, researchers & officials from The Gambia Ministry of Health.
#HealthyAgeing
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#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
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The PHASE Survey: Understanding HPV, STIs, and Antimicrobial Resistance in The
The PHASE Survey: Understanding HPV, STIs, and Antimicrobial Resistance in The Gambia | LSHTM
https://tinyurl.com/62na4u8u
2 months ago
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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
2 months ago
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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
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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
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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
2 months ago
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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
.
2 months ago
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🎓 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
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#westafrica #tuberculosis #westafrica #westafrica #phdopportunity #researchinafrica | Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
PhD Opportunity in #WestAfrica Are you an African-based researcher passionate about tackling #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica? The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London CREATE Ma...
https://tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf
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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
.
2 months ago
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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
European Vaccine Initiative e.V.
3 months ago
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...
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Boosting global vaccinology capacity: EVI leads vaccinology workshop with MMVC Partners
A two-day translational vaccinology workshop was hosted by EVI and the MRCG. The event was attended by 20 participants from MRCG and 8 from the University of Sierra Leone (USL), as part of the MMVC pr...
https://www.euvaccine.eu/post/boosting-global-vaccinology-capacity-evi-leads-vaccinology-workshop-with-mmvc-partners
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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
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#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
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New Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTM
New Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTM
https://tinyurl.com/5eka38kr
3 months ago
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📢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
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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!
3 months ago
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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!
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3 months ago
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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
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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
3 months ago
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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
.
3 months ago
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🚨
#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...
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Lancet Countdown Africa Publishes Landmark Lancet Report on Climate Change and
Lancet Countdown Africa Publishes Landmark Lancet Report on Climate Change and Health in Africa | LSHTM
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/units/mrc-gambia/news/474676/lancet-countdown-africa-publishes-landmark-lancet-report-climate-change-and
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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
LSHTM AMR Centre
3 months ago
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
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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.
3 months ago
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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
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3 months ago
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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
LSHTM Malaria Centre
3 months ago
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! 🦟👏
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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📢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
3 months ago
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#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
3 months ago
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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
3 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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#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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
4 months ago
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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
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MRCG and UCAD Open Partnership Office to Strengthen Regional Research
MRCG and UCAD Open Partnership Office to Strengthen Regional Research Collaboration | LSHTM
https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/units/mrc-gambia/news/473076/mrcg-and-ucad-open-partnership-office-strengthen-regional-research
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