A-STEP
A-STEP Study
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health problem, especially in Africa and Asia attributed in part to the abuse of and unfettered access to antimicrobials in humans and animals. Pharmacies and medicine vendors…
Research
What we do
Research
Collaborative clinical, laboratory and implementation research through our International Research Center of Excellence.
About Our Research Programmes
We are providing a world class platform for collaborative research into infectious and non-infectious disease.
IHVN conducts biomedical research focusing on HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis and other diseases. Implementation science research to guide policy making and practice has also been one of the areas of research carried out by the Institute.
Staff of the Institute have published several abstracts and papers on researches carried out in the country. Several groundbreaking research activities are being carried out with the hope of gaining knowledge into disease.
In 2015, IHVN established the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) to spear-head its research activities.
Objectives of IRCE are;
- Provide a common world class platform for the implementation of research and clinical trials at international standards as part of global networks
- Foster collaborations and synergism between Nigerian researchers and their counterparts at international research institutions and universities
- Provide opportunities for young Nigerian researchers to develop and execute research projects being mentored by more experienced investigators at IHVN, Nigerian Universities, and international research institutions and universities.
IRCE is currently involved in capacity building in areas like research methods, research ethics and regulations, literature reviews data management and analysis, scientific manuscript and grants writing.
The center, which is under the leadership of Professor Alash’le G. Abimiku, a distinguished scientist herself, will create an enabling environment for creative thinking and innovation in science to address Nigeria’s global health priorities. It will provide a common world class platform for the implementation of research and clinical trials at international standards at IHVN as part of global networks; and foster collaborations and synergism between Nigeria’s finest researchers and their counterparts at international research institutions and universities. Importantly this center will provide opportunities for young Nigerian researchers to develop and execute research projects.
For more information, visit http://www.ihvn-irce.org/
Ongoing projects
CAMP
Canada-Africa Monkeypox Partnership
The Canada-Africa Monkeypox Partnership (CAMP) is aimed at characterizing transmission dynamics and evaluating medical countermeasures to inform the clinical and public health response to m-pox. CAMP project is a twining…
Research
EQUAL
Ensuring Quality Access and Learning for Mothers and Newborns in Conflict-Affected Contexts (EQUAL)
Is a multi-country research project aimed at improving maternal and newborn health in conflict-affected countries. Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) is participating in this research which is funded by UK Aid…
Research
EXPAND
Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions
Expanding the Pool of Independent Investigators in Implementation Science in Nigeria through HIV Research training - EXPAND Nigeria: Fogarty HIV Research Training Program for Low-and Middle-Income Country Institutions…
Research · HIV · Capacity building
NORA
Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Sahara Africa
The Network for Oncology Research in Sub-Sahara Africa (NORA Study) aims to contribute to reducing the mortality of Breast Cancer and Cervical Cancer in partner countries through research, capacity building, networking,…
Research · Capacity building
INFORM Africa
Role of Data Streams in Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa
The Role of Data Streams in Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa (INFORM Africa) is aimed at establishing data streams from public and private sectors to understand the multi-layer interactions that may explain the…
Research
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To facilitate the practical application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to the development of simple, scalable digital solutions for public health challenges, the International Research Center of Excellence (IRCE) at the Institute of Human Virology…
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IHVN/IRCE Set to Host 4th Annual Scientific Symposium
The International Research Center of Excellence at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) has announced its readiness to host its 4th Annual Scientific Symposium from 31st August to 1st September 2026 at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.