Still on #WomensMonth🎉
Today, we celebrate Dr Haddijatou Mbye and Dorothy Watters for their contributions in shaping science, research and community engagement
Read their story 👉 tinyurl.com/ytvt3rmj
#InternationalWomensMonth
#GiveToGain
#WomenInScience
Happy #InternationalWomensDay
Our work is inspired and driven by the incredible women across our Unit whose dedication strengthens our leadership in health research in #Gambia and #WestAfrica.
#IWD2026
#GiveToGain
#WomenInScience
#HealthResearch
A great video from our partners on the impact that CEPI's funding is having on clinical trial preparedness in the West Africa region ⬇️
West Africa is stepping up the fight against #LassaFever & future epidemics.
Through the @cepi.net funded #ARCWA project, regional partners are building the capacity to develop & test vaccines within the first 100 days of an outbreak.
🎥Full video: tinyurl.com/2v2kmh86
We’re hosting the inception meeting for the Molecular Epidemiology & Cross-border Transmission of Leprosy project, generating evidence to guide targeted control & elimination efforts.
This initiative strengthens regional capacity and cross-border surveillance in #Gambia & #Senegal.
#PublicationAlert 🚨
A new study published by @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social, in partnership with Scandinavian Biopharma, shows that the ETVAX vaccine can significantly reduce severe diarrhoea in young children.
Read more: tinyurl.com/yc7m34wx
#GlobalHealth #ChildHealth #VaccinesWork
We’re hosting a 2-day Investigators’ Meeting for the Childhood TB biosignature validation (CORRAL) study, supported by #MRC UKRI.
Researchers from #Gambia, #UK, #Germany & #SouthAfrica are reviewing progress & next steps toward non-sputum TB diagnostics for children in #Africa.
#EndChildhoodTB
The NIHR global health group -funded @chimeproject.bsky.social project recently hosted a seminar exploring maternal mental health through culture, community, & music.
This project examines how culturally embedded, music-based interventions can enhance maternal #MentalHealth.
#MusicAndHealth
Today, we hosted the annual Tuberculosis research meeting in collaboration with #Gambia National Leprosy & Tuberculosis Control Programme at the Ministry of Health.
The meeting convened 35 researchers & health professionals to review ongoing progress & identify priority areas in #TB research.
📢 #OpportunityAlert! Biobank Manager
Are you a skilled professional ready to contribute to high-quality research operations that improve health outcomes?
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📆 Deadline: 28th February 2026
#HealthResearch #WestAfrica #CareerOpportunity
#HappyFriday!
We're pleased to share another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit.
We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases.
Enjoy!
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tinyurl.com/mrfx7paz
#HealthResearch
📢 We’re #Hiring!
Join our team to strengthen health research in #WestAfrica & beyond.
We’re recruiting:
🔹 Laboratory Manager 🔬
🔹 Procurement Regulatory Compliance Manager 👩💼
🔹 Field Worker 🧑⚕️
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📆 Deadline: 20th February 2026
#CareerOpportunity #HealthResearch
West Africa is strengthening its defence against #LassaFever and future epidemics.
The @cepi.net -funded #ARCWA project is building locally led clinical research capacity to develop & test vaccines within the first 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ days of an outbreak.
Watch: tinyurl.com/2v2kmh86
#ARCWA #EpidemicPreparedness
It’s International Day of Women and Girls in Science 🧪
Today, we celebrate Haddijatou Mbye & Thorey K. Jonsdottir and their shared commitment to improving global health through research, mentorship, and community.
Read their story: www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
#WomenInScience #GlobalHealth
Students of the ongoing #ICEMS course were delighted to meet Prof Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of #MRC @ukri.org.
ICEMS is one of several world-class learning opportunities that we bring to African scientists thanks to the support of @gsk.bsky.social granting us 20 scholarships this year.
It's a #Wrap!
Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of #MRC @ukri.org & Prof. Lucy Chappell concluded a week-long visit to our Unit highlighting ⤵️
✅Impactful research
✅Strong community partnerships
✅Building capacity to strengthen health systems in #Gambia & the region.
#Collaboration #Research
Every year, we host Introductory Courses in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics bringing world-class training to early career researchers in #Africa.
Through our "Meet the Professors sessions" on the Beach, students engage with leading scientists & explore new possibilities for research journeys.
Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of @ukri.org, & Prof. Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser #DHSC & CEO of @nihr.bsky.social visited Keneba & Basse field stations engaging field teams, community partners, & highlighting #MRC research priorities.
#Collaboration
We join the #GlobalHealth community in mourning Professor Sir Nicholas White, a towering figure in malaria research.
His leadership transformed malaria treatment worldwide, saving millions of lives.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Today, we welcome Prof. Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair of MRC @ukri.org & Prof. Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser #DHSc & CEO of @nihr.bsky.social.
An exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration & showcase the impact of #MRC in the region towards building stronger #HealthSystems.
The 4th edition of the Introductory Course in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics is underway, bringing together biomedical researchers from 16 African countries.
This 3-week course is part of our efforts to strengthen & nurture #HealthResearch capacities in Africa.
Yesterday, with visiting PhD students from the @crick.ac.uk, we visited Charles Jaw Memorial Academy to engage Biology students in a hands-on DNA extraction activity, sparking curiosity and inspiring interest in careers in #MedicalResearch.
#Nurturing #Learning
Yesterday, the Art of Ageing study held a showcase at MRCG featuring top entries from its art competition & a screening of the project film.
The event brought together older people, community representatives, researchers & officials from The Gambia Ministry of Health.
#HealthyAgeing
#PublicationAlert 🚨
Preventing #CervicalCancer starts with data!
A 🆕 study funded by the #MRC & @gatesfoundation.bsky.social in #Gambia is examining #HPV prevalence to inform effective prevention strategies that seek to transform #PublicHealth policy.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/62na4u8u
We are hiring: Principal Nursing Officer 🩺👩⚕️
Are you a senior nursing professional with strong leadership skills and passion for delivering high-quality patient care in a #research setting?
Apply now: tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📆 Deadline: 29 December 2025
Have you heard of our short courses?🤔
Our introductory course on Essentials of Clinical Trials is now available.
Running from 23rd March to 1st April, 2026
You can learn more about the course here👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Deadline: 16th February 2026
The celebration of excellence continues!
Congratulations 🎊 to all the awardees! Your dedication is the heartbeat of our success.
#CelebratingExcellence
#DA20205
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This year, we recognised excellence across our Unit in categories that celebrate the spirit of our work, inspiring leadership, teamwork, and exceptional dedication to improving health in Africa and beyond.
#CelebratingExcellence
#DA20205
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Tonight, also marks a special moment as we bid farewell to our Unit Director for 🔟 years, Prof Umberto D'Alessandro
On his final Director’s Awards, we say a heartfelt thank you for your leadership, service & unwavering dedication to improving health and saving lives. Your impact will live on.
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We are excited to hold our annual Director’s Awards 2025!
A night of recognition and celebration of our staff who strive to advance research to improve health across the globe.
#CelebratingExcellence
#DA2025
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