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Prof. Ghogomu discusses why the WHO’s goal to eliminate Riverblindness by 2025 is not feasible Part 2

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In part 2 of the discussion with Prof. Stephen Ghogomu from the University of Buea, we explore his research team’s groundbreaking successes in combating onchocerciasis. Prof. Ghogomu details their development of novel diagnostics with exceptional sensitivity and specificity, revolutionizing disease detection. Additionally, he shares exciting advancements towards a potentially effective vaccine for River blindness. This […]

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Prof. Ghogomu discusses why the WHO’s goal to eliminate Riverblindness by 2025 is not feasible Part 1

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In this insightful discussion with Prof. #Ghogomu from the University of #Buea, we delve into his extensive research efforts aimed at eradicating onchocerciasis, commonly known as River blindness. This is part 1 of the episode. Prof. Ghogomu discusses why the WHO’s goal to eliminate Riverblindness by 2025 is not feasible. He highlights the numerous challenges

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SciProMEC Course 2021: Module 1, Basic Molecular Biology

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The first module of the 3-day SciProMEC 2021 workshop on capacity building was officially launched by the Dean of the Faculty of Science, University of Buea on 05 May 2021. The objective of this module was to set the foundation for the integration of Molecular Biology in research for early-career researchers with limited background in

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SciProMEC Course 2021

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Introduction: Organised by the Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory (MCBL) at the University in Buea, Cameroon and the European Vaccine Initiative in Germany under the sponsorship of the WHO/TDR, this is a one year (3-day monthly) training course targeting early-career researchers – MSc students conducting their research, PhD students and Postdocs in the health and

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Prof Stephen Ghogomu in collaboration with Prof Souopgui won a 4 year Grant on Malaria Elimination in High Transmission zones

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This is a Collaborative grant for research and development awarded to the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Belgium) and University of Buea (Cameroon) by the Académie des Recherche et d’Enseigement Supérieur (Wallonie Bruxelles) – Commission de la Coopération au Dévelopment (ARES-CCD). Emptying Plasmodium reservoirs to accelerate Malaria elimination in high transmission settings: Case study in Cameroon:

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