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Development of Nanomedicines for Tuberculosis Treatment

The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Funding Fogarty Program

Emerging Global Leader

Project Information in NIH RePORTER

Development of Nanomedicines for Tuberculosis Treatment

Principal Institution

University of the Western Cape

Principal Investigator(s) (PI)

Dube, Admire

Project Contact Information

Email: adube@uwc.ac.za

Year(s) Awarded

2017-2023

Country

South Africa

Collaborators

University at Buffalo

Project Description

The overall goal of this project is to provide advanced training to equip Dr. Admire Dube (a scientist in nanotechnology) with skills and competencies in the biology and immunology of infectious diseases. These skills will equip Dr. Dube to establish a research career in the development of nanomedicines for the treatment of infectious diseases. The burden of infectious diseases is a global concern, particularly in Africa where Dr. Dube is resident.

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