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Building Research and Innovation in Nigeria's Science (BRAINS)
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
MEPI Junior Faculty Research Training
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Building Research and Innovation in Nigeria's Science (BRAINS)
Principal Institution
University of Lagos College of Medicine
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Ogunsola, Folasade Tolulope
Project Contact Information
Email: sade.ogunsola@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2015-2022
Country
Nigeria
Collaborators
AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)
Harvard School of Public Health
Northwestern University
NIH Partners
NIH Office of the Director, NIMHD, NINDS
Project Description
The College of Medicine University of Lagos, the AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria LLC, the Harvard School of Public Health and Northwestern University, aim for the continuation of research capacity building of the Medical Education Partnership Initiative in Nigeria with the Building Research And Innovation in Nigeria's Science (BRAINS) proposal. BRAINS will develop an MS curriculum for junior faculty, transitioned to a sustainable e-learning format and support a robust mentored research program in HIV outcomes, Community Medicine, Genomics and Biomedical Engineering.
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