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The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) hosted its 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium themed “Expanding Partnerships to Sickle Cell Disease and Cancer Research” in Abuja. The meeting attracted stakeholders, government, policy makers experts, healthcare providers,…
Executive Director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Prof. Taofeek K. Owonikoko facilitating roundtable discussions on future partnerships and capacity for sickle cell disease research in Nigeria at the IRCE 2nd Annual Scientific…
The Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Prof Mark T. Gladwin has visited the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) to discuss partnerships on sickle cell disease and cancer research. During his visit, Prof.
To enhance surveillance and response to acute febrile illness in Nigeria, the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) has hosted a collaborative meeting with the Nigeria Centers for Disease Control (NCDC), US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), representatives…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Dr. Patrick Dakum has stressed the need for funding cancer research to address the disease in Nigeria. Dr.
The Executive Director of the International Research Center of Excellence (IHVN) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN), Prof. Alash’le Abimiku has said that health research should benefit Nigerians and give a better understanding of diseases. Prof.
The Executive Director of the University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Taofeek Owonikoko has stressed the need for a national plan and policy to address the growing cancer challenge in the country. Dr.
Experts on Sickle Cell Disease and Cancers have converged to exchange ideas and promote collaborative efforts at the 2ND Annual Scientific Symposium of the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE).
In fostering an excellent work culture and staff performance, the Executive Management of the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has initiated the "Employee Recognition Awards" to recognise "Employees of the Month" and "Employee of the Year." According to the IHVN…
The International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is set to host its 2nd Annual Scientific Symposium on “Expanding Partnerships to Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Cancer Research” from August 14th to 15th at the IHVN Campus in…
According to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) 2023 estimates, 31% of women in Nigeria have experienced physical violence since age 15.
Improving Nigeria’s Capacity to Use Data on Registered Stillbirths for Decision-making & Planning (SPEED Project) organized a meeting for stakeholders to discuss data analysis findings on stillbirth from 2014-2023. During the two-day meeting, an advocacy group to champion advocacy to…
