MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
We are leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
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.
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.
February 10, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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.
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
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
February 9, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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.
Through our "Meet the Professors sessions" on the Beach, students engage with leading scientists & explore new possibilities for research journeys.
February 6, 2026 at 1:18 PM
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.
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
#Collaboration
February 5, 2026 at 1:29 PM
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
#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.
His leadership transformed malaria treatment worldwide, saving millions of lives.
Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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.
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.
An exciting opportunity to strengthen collaboration & showcase the impact of #MRC in the region towards building stronger #HealthSystems.
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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.
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.
This 3-week course is part of our efforts to strengthen & nurture #HealthResearch capacities in Africa.
January 26, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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.
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
#Nurturing #Learning
January 22, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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
#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
The event brought together older people, community representatives, researchers & officials from The Gambia Ministry of Health.
#HealthyAgeing
January 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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
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
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
The PHASE Survey: Understanding HPV, STIs, and Antimicrobial Resistance in The
The PHASE Survey: Understanding HPV, STIs, and Antimicrobial Resistance in The Gambia | LSHTM
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December 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
#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
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
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
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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
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
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
Want to learn the fundamental principles of #ClinicalTrials
This short course @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social covers key issues in design, conduct, analysis and reporting.
Running 24 March to 1 April 2026
Apply by 16 Feb 2026 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
This short course @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social covers key issues in design, conduct, analysis and reporting.
Running 24 March to 1 April 2026
Apply by 16 Feb 2026 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
December 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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
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
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
1/4
A night of recognition and celebration of our staff who strive to advance research to improve health across the globe.
#CelebratingExcellence
#DA2025
1/4
December 12, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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
1/4
A night of recognition and celebration of our staff who strive to advance research to improve health across the globe.
#CelebratingExcellence
#DA2025
1/4
It’s a wrap! 🎉
Our 3-day Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse Tools in Africa training ends on a high note.
As 10 epiverse fellows from 10 #WestAfrican countries are now equipped with new skills, thanks to #DataDotOrg & WHO African Region.
#EpiverseTRACE
@epiverse-trace.bsky.social
Our 3-day Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse Tools in Africa training ends on a high note.
As 10 epiverse fellows from 10 #WestAfrican countries are now equipped with new skills, thanks to #DataDotOrg & WHO African Region.
#EpiverseTRACE
@epiverse-trace.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 12:16 PM
It’s a wrap! 🎉
Our 3-day Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse Tools in Africa training ends on a high note.
As 10 epiverse fellows from 10 #WestAfrican countries are now equipped with new skills, thanks to #DataDotOrg & WHO African Region.
#EpiverseTRACE
@epiverse-trace.bsky.social
Our 3-day Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse Tools in Africa training ends on a high note.
As 10 epiverse fellows from 10 #WestAfrican countries are now equipped with new skills, thanks to #DataDotOrg & WHO African Region.
#EpiverseTRACE
@epiverse-trace.bsky.social
Day 2 of our #Epiverse training in Africa 🌍 is underway!
Participants dive into:
✅ Interoperability in health data systems
✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools
These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.
Participants dive into:
✅ Interoperability in health data systems
✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools
These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.
December 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Day 2 of our #Epiverse training in Africa 🌍 is underway!
Participants dive into:
✅ Interoperability in health data systems
✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools
These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.
Participants dive into:
✅ Interoperability in health data systems
✅ Practical sessions with Epiverse tools
These topics strengthen data-driven decision-making & boost #RegionalCollaboration in health research across #WestAfrica.
🎓 Opportunity Alert!
Are you passionate about #InfectiousDiseases & #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica?
Apply for a fully-funded PhD at an African-based research institution with the @lshtm.bsky.social CREATE Matched PhD programme!
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf
📅 Deadline: 2 Jan 2026
Are you passionate about #InfectiousDiseases & #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica?
Apply for a fully-funded PhD at an African-based research institution with the @lshtm.bsky.social CREATE Matched PhD programme!
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf
📅 Deadline: 2 Jan 2026
#westafrica #tuberculosis #westafrica #westafrica #phdopportunity #researchinafrica | Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
PhD Opportunity in #WestAfrica
Are you an African-based researcher passionate about tackling #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica?
The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London CREATE Ma...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
🎓 Opportunity Alert!
Are you passionate about #InfectiousDiseases & #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica?
Apply for a fully-funded PhD at an African-based research institution with the @lshtm.bsky.social CREATE Matched PhD programme!
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf
📅 Deadline: 2 Jan 2026
Are you passionate about #InfectiousDiseases & #Tuberculosis in #WestAfrica?
Apply for a fully-funded PhD at an African-based research institution with the @lshtm.bsky.social CREATE Matched PhD programme!
Read more ➡️ tinyurl.com/msnh6pmf
📅 Deadline: 2 Jan 2026
We're excited to kick off a 3-day training on Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse_TRACE Tools in Africa #WHOAFRO in #Senegal.
Organised with #DataDotOrg & funded by New Venture Fund, the workshop promotes data driven decision making & boosts regional collaborations for better #EpidemicPreparedness.
Organised with #DataDotOrg & funded by New Venture Fund, the workshop promotes data driven decision making & boosts regional collaborations for better #EpidemicPreparedness.
December 8, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We're excited to kick off a 3-day training on Strengthening Adoption of Epiverse_TRACE Tools in Africa #WHOAFRO in #Senegal.
Organised with #DataDotOrg & funded by New Venture Fund, the workshop promotes data driven decision making & boosts regional collaborations for better #EpidemicPreparedness.
Organised with #DataDotOrg & funded by New Venture Fund, the workshop promotes data driven decision making & boosts regional collaborations for better #EpidemicPreparedness.
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EVI co-hosted a 2-day translational vaccinology workshop with @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social as part of #MMVC, to strengthen skills in vaccine R&D & clinical trials 💉🩺
EVI led sessions on development, clinical trials & practical research.
Read more⬇️
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EVI led sessions on development, clinical trials & practical research.
Read more⬇️
www.euvaccine.eu/post/boostin...
Boosting global vaccinology capacity: EVI leads vaccinology workshop with MMVC Partners
A two-day translational vaccinology workshop was hosted by EVI and the MRCG. The event was attended by 20 participants from MRCG and 8 from the University of Sierra Leone (USL), as part of the MMVC pr...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
EVI co-hosted a 2-day translational vaccinology workshop with @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social as part of #MMVC, to strengthen skills in vaccine R&D & clinical trials 💉🩺
EVI led sessions on development, clinical trials & practical research.
Read more⬇️
www.euvaccine.eu/post/boostin...
EVI led sessions on development, clinical trials & practical research.
Read more⬇️
www.euvaccine.eu/post/boostin...
Our Introductory Course in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics is now open for applications for 2026.
Find out more & apply 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Running 26th January to 14th February 2026.
🗓️Deadline: 10th December 2025.
#GlobalHealth
Find out more & apply 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Running 26th January to 14th February 2026.
🗓️Deadline: 10th December 2025.
#GlobalHealth
Looking to develop your expertise in #Epidemiology & #MedicalStatistics?
This course, held @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social provides knowledge & tools to assess health effects in populations, optimise disease surveillance & investigate outbreaks.
Apply by 10 Dec 2025👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
This course, held @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social provides knowledge & tools to assess health effects in populations, optimise disease surveillance & investigate outbreaks.
Apply by 10 Dec 2025👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
December 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Our Introductory Course in Epidemiology & Medical Statistics is now open for applications for 2026.
Find out more & apply 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Running 26th January to 14th February 2026.
🗓️Deadline: 10th December 2025.
#GlobalHealth
Find out more & apply 👇
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/course...
Running 26th January to 14th February 2026.
🗓️Deadline: 10th December 2025.
#GlobalHealth
#PublicationAlert 🚨
A new study funded by MRC & the Gates Foundations shows high acceptance of the HPV vaccine among caregivers in #Gambia, with limited knowledge creating space for #Misinformation.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5eka38kr
A new study funded by MRC & the Gates Foundations shows high acceptance of the HPV vaccine among caregivers in #Gambia, with limited knowledge creating space for #Misinformation.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5eka38kr
New Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTM
New Study Highlights HPV Vaccination Acceptance in The Gambia | LSHTM
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November 28, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#PublicationAlert 🚨
A new study funded by MRC & the Gates Foundations shows high acceptance of the HPV vaccine among caregivers in #Gambia, with limited knowledge creating space for #Misinformation.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5eka38kr
A new study funded by MRC & the Gates Foundations shows high acceptance of the HPV vaccine among caregivers in #Gambia, with limited knowledge creating space for #Misinformation.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5eka38kr
📢We’re #Hiring!
Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to drive excellence in research operations?
Join our vibrant team in leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📅 27 November 2025
Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to drive excellence in research operations?
Join our vibrant team in leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📅 27 November 2025
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
📢We’re #Hiring!
Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to drive excellence in research operations?
Join our vibrant team in leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📅 27 November 2025
Are you a seasoned quality professional ready to drive excellence in research operations?
Join our vibrant team in leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx
📅 27 November 2025
Our esteemed colleague, Prof Alfred Ngwa, delivered his #InauguralLecture today, sharing highlights from his journey researching River Blindness & malaria, from early immunology work in #Cameroon to leading genomic studies at MRCG.
🎉🎉Join us to congratulate Prof. Ngwa on this significant milestone!
🎉🎉Join us to congratulate Prof. Ngwa on this significant milestone!
November 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Our esteemed colleague, Prof Alfred Ngwa, delivered his #InauguralLecture today, sharing highlights from his journey researching River Blindness & malaria, from early immunology work in #Cameroon to leading genomic studies at MRCG.
🎉🎉Join us to congratulate Prof. Ngwa on this significant milestone!
🎉🎉Join us to congratulate Prof. Ngwa on this significant milestone!
Today, Professor Alfred Amambua-Ngwa will deliver his #InauguralLecture, showcasing his work in clinical immunology & #GlobalHealth research.
Read more about his lecture and join us at 17:15 GMT ↩️ tinyurl.com/yy82e6sn
Stay tuned!
Read more about his lecture and join us at 17:15 GMT ↩️ tinyurl.com/yy82e6sn
Stay tuned!
November 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Today, Professor Alfred Amambua-Ngwa will deliver his #InauguralLecture, showcasing his work in clinical immunology & #GlobalHealth research.
Read more about his lecture and join us at 17:15 GMT ↩️ tinyurl.com/yy82e6sn
Stay tuned!
Read more about his lecture and join us at 17:15 GMT ↩️ tinyurl.com/yy82e6sn
Stay tuned!
MRCG participated at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025 in Copenhagen, #Denmark.
Our team contributed through session chairing, oral talks & poster presenations, sharing insights on #TB, #LungHealth & approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
@tb-lshtm.bsky.social
#EndTB #UnionConf
Our team contributed through session chairing, oral talks & poster presenations, sharing insights on #TB, #LungHealth & approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
@tb-lshtm.bsky.social
#EndTB #UnionConf
November 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
MRCG participated at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025 in Copenhagen, #Denmark.
Our team contributed through session chairing, oral talks & poster presenations, sharing insights on #TB, #LungHealth & approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
@tb-lshtm.bsky.social
#EndTB #UnionConf
Our team contributed through session chairing, oral talks & poster presenations, sharing insights on #TB, #LungHealth & approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
@tb-lshtm.bsky.social
#EndTB #UnionConf
Honoured to welcome #AfricaCDC West Africa RCC Regional Director, Dr Alinon Kokou to #MRCG. Discussions centred on:
✅Collaborations
✅Strengthening #ClinicalResearch capacity
✅Enhancing regional #EpidemicPreparedness & response to build a more resilient African research ecosystem.
#Partnerships
✅Collaborations
✅Strengthening #ClinicalResearch capacity
✅Enhancing regional #EpidemicPreparedness & response to build a more resilient African research ecosystem.
#Partnerships
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Honoured to welcome #AfricaCDC West Africa RCC Regional Director, Dr Alinon Kokou to #MRCG. Discussions centred on:
✅Collaborations
✅Strengthening #ClinicalResearch capacity
✅Enhancing regional #EpidemicPreparedness & response to build a more resilient African research ecosystem.
#Partnerships
✅Collaborations
✅Strengthening #ClinicalResearch capacity
✅Enhancing regional #EpidemicPreparedness & response to build a more resilient African research ecosystem.
#Partnerships