The International Research Centre of Excellence (|RCE) at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (lHVN) has concluded arrangements to host its second annual scientific symposium at the IHVN Campus in Abuja.
The institute’s Senior Communications Manager, Ms Uzoma Nwofor, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
NAN reports that the IRCE’s ongoing efforts include more than 40 funded research grants targeting both infectious and non-infectious diseases, underscoring the centre’s commitment to address health challenges through high- quality, culturally sensitive research.
Nwofor explained that this year’s event with the theme “Expanding Partnerships in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and Cancer Research” is scheduled for August 14 and 15, to convene an array of local and international experts to discuss latest advancements in the diagnosis, care, treatment and innovative research in critical health areas.
She added that “the symposium will feature prominent figures such as Prof. Mark T. Gladwin, the Dean of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMB-SOM), and Prof. Taofeek K. Owonikoko, the Executive Director, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Centre (UMGCCC).
“Both will be accompanied by senior faculty from UMB-SOM, many of whom are actively involved in research initiatives in Nigeria.
“Nigerian experts, including Dr Obi Adigwe, Director-General, National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), and Prof. Obigeli Nnodu, will also share insights alongside representatives from the pharmaceutical industry.”
She quoted IHVN’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Patrick Dakum, as emphasising the significance of the symposium in marking IHVN’s 20th anniversary.
“IHVN has made remarkable strides in combating HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria over the past two decades.
“We are excited to extend our partnership to other public health challenges like SCD and cancer,” Dakum said.
Nwofor also quoted the institute’s Executive Director, Prof. Alash’le Abimiku, who highlighted IHVN’s impact, noting that “this year’s symposium builds on the foundation laid in the previous year by extending collaborations to SCD and cancer -two health challenges significantly affecting the black population.”
She noted that the symposium will feature presentations, discussions and exhibitions from industry partners, fostering an environment of collaboration, aimed at improving healthcare services and research capacity in Nigeria. NAN
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