The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the Centre for Human Virology & Genomics (CHVG), Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) as a national HIV drug resistance laboratory to perform HIV drug resistance testing for surveillance activities in Nigeria.
The Independent corrupt practices commission (ICPC) team visited NIMR on the 24th of June 2021 to re-inaugurate the institute's Anti-Corruption and Transparency unit headed by Prof. Rosemary A. Audu.
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in its proactive nature trained the Senior Management Committee on the
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT OF 2011 on Tuesday 2nd November 2021.
2nd Institut Merieux- Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Young Investigators Award (YIA) laureate Chika Ejikeugwu (PhD), lecturer at Ebonyi State University being given the award of 10,000 euros by the Special Guest of Honour on the occasion of the 10th NIMR International Conference.
A team of Researchers from Afe Babalola University paid a visit to NIMR on research collaboration on the 5th of January, 2022.
The Director-General of NCDC Dr. Ifedayo M. O Adetifa (1st from right) on a familiarization visit to NIMR to strengthen collaborations between the two institutions. He was received by the DG/CEO, Prof. Babatunde Lawal Salako, the Management team, Senior Researchers and Inventors in NIMR on Thursday, 6th January 2022.
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Dr Kolapo Oyebola wins prestigious Emerging Global Leader Award (K43) from the USA National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Fogarty International Center (FIC).
The five-year K43 award will further Dr Oyebola’s independent career development and research plans.
The award will allow him investigate the prevalence and temporal dynamics of mutations associated with certain cancer types and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria.
He will spend time in Nigeria and the USA working with Dr Swee Lay Thein (National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, NIH), Dr Charles Rotimi (National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH) and Prof. Babatunde Salako (Nigerian Institute of Medical Research).
“This important research topic has been grossly understudied among individuals of African descent. I am excited to receive this highly competitive career development and research grant as it puts me in a strong position to build local capacity for human genetics research in Nigeria” says Dr Oyebola.
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, NIH
National Human Genome Research Institute, NIH
Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
We are seeking to appoint two full-time PhD Fellows to carry out new projects on cancer genetics. This exciting project includes laboratory and field studies and will be based primarily at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, with opportunities for international training.
Prospective candidates must:
The PI is supported with research grants from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the US National Institutes of Health. The PI will support the successful PhD Fellows for 3 years in the first instance, with the possibility of a competitive postdoctoral position based on performance and availability of additional funds.
Funds will cover:
Applications from under-represented researchers are strongly encouraged. Applicants with MBBS degree or exceptional candidates coming directly from BSc studies may be considered.
