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Strengthening Capacity in Health Research Ethics and Methodology in The Gambia
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
Bioethics
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Strengthening Capacity in Health Research Ethics and Methodology in The Gambia
Principal Institution
University of Maryland Baltimore
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Njie-Carr, Veronica P.S.; Sey-Sawo, Jainaba; Silverman, Henry J
Project Contact Information
Email:
vnjiecarr@umaryland.edu
Year(s) Awarded
2022 - 2027
Country
Gambia
Project Description
The research ethics and methods certificate program will have significant impact in the socio-cultural context of The Gambian people by building leadership and expert capacity. The program will enhance the professional growth of health professionals and academic researchers through the strengthening of competence to conduct health research studies with high ethical standards and scientific rigor. These activities will have long term impact in shaping the scientific enterprise and the culture of ethics in The Gambia to improve population health outcomes.
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