Center for Infectious Diseases Research

CIDR is one of the three centers in Microbiology Department, where we perform basic, translational and clinical research. Our highly interdisciplinary research focuses on the transmission, evolution, immunology and control of infectious diseases among human populations and environment, using cutting -edge tools in epidemiological and genetic analysis, backed by focused field and experimental research.

We collaborate with relevant stake holders in microbiome genomics research of pathogens, hosts, vectors and environment in line with “One health” concept to monitor and control public health communicable diseases’ threats, nationally and internationally.

Our scope spans a wide range of microbial research on diseases with three research groups;

• Bacteriology
• Parasitology
• Immunology group

1. Bacteriology group conducts research on bacteriological infections of public health importance, with focus on;

• Diarrheal agents, respiratory tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Microbial analysis of water, food and other environmental samples
• Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance
• Opportunistic microbial diseases, zoonotic and nosocomial infections
• Capacity development on antibiotics stewardship for doctors and other healthcare workers
• We operate microbial repositories for research and academic purposes.

Contact: emeldachukwu123@gmail.com;  emeldachukwu@nimr.gov.ng

1. Parasitology group: focuses on research into infections with parasitic etiology, with focus on;

• Malaria and neglected tropical parasitic infections
• Genomic surveillance of antimalarial drug resistance markers
• Field evaluation of diagnostic devices for parasitic infections
• We are open for collaboration with relevant organization for research, clinical trials and capacity development
• Implementation and applied research to improve diagnosis, promote rational (safety and effective) use of diagnostic devices to improve health outcomes.

Contact: eyiuche2001@yahoo.com; utigbasi@nimr.gov.ng

Immunology group conducts research on immunological marker of diseases of public health importance. We provide paid services for student working on immunological markers with our ELISA equipment.

Contact: bamiyin@yahoo.com; o.awoderu@nimr.gov.ng

MEMBERS OF STAFF – CIDR DIVISION

RESEARCH FELLOWS

Dr. Uche Thecla Igbasi                                   Research Fellow I/Head of Centre

Dr. Emelda Chukwu                                       Research Fellow I

Mrs. Ebelechukwu Eugenia Afocha               Research Fellow II

Ms. Oluwatoyin Awoderu                              Research Fellow II

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTISTS

Mr. Morakinyo Bamikole Ajayi                     Deputy Director

Dr. Christian Enwuru                                     Chief Med. Lab. Scientist

Mr. Dennis Abuh                                            Principal Med. Lab scientist

Mr. Peter Lengshak Gogwan                          Medical Lab. Scientist I

SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

Mr. Jubril Femi Sholeye                                 Science Laboratory Technologist II

Mr Timothy Aje                                              Higher Science Laboratory Technologist

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Mr. Akinfenwa Nathaniel Adeolu                              Chief Clerical Officer