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The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, held a send-off ceremony to honour five distinguished members of staff for their dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Institute. The event brought together management, staff, family members, friends and invited guests to celebrate the remarkable careers and enduring legacies of the retirees. […]
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), through its Viral Hepatitis Outreach Programme (VHOP), commemorated this year’s World Hepatitis Day with a community health outreach at Danfa in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal Assembly. A moment with Prof. Kusi as he addresses the community. Organized in collaboration with MDS Lancet Laboratories, the OK Foundation, AngloGold […]
Driven by a commitment to ethical biomedical research, Dr. Samuel Adjei’s work focuses on laboratory animal science, preclinical drug development, and translational research. As Head of the Department of Animal Experimentation at NMIMR, he uses animal models to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, natural products, and potential treatments. Dr. Adjei’s work supports the […]
Passionate about tackling mosquito-borne and parasitic diseases, Dr. Jewelna Akorli’s research focuses on vector biology, genomics, and the interactions between mosquitoes, parasites, and their environment. As a Ghanaian Entomologist and molecular Geneticist at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), she uses innovative molecular and genomic approaches to better understand…
Prof. Regina Appiah-Opong is a Ghanaian Toxicologist whose research focuses on drug discovery from medicinal plants, toxicology, and pharmacology. At NMIMR, she has dedicated her career to identifying safe and effective plant-based therapies for diseases such as cancer and malaria, while advancing research on the safety of herbal medicines, including drug interactions and environmental toxins. […]
Malaria remains one of the leading causes of illness and death globally, with sub-Saharan Africa bearing the greatest burden of the disease. Among its most severe complications is cerebral malaria, a life-threatening condition that continues to pose significant public health challenges due to its high mortality rate and the long-term neurological complications experienced by many […]
As emerging infectious diseases continue to pose global public health challenges, the need for innovative diagnostic tools has become increasingly important. At an institutional seminar held at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) Conference Hall on June 16, 2026, Dr. Rakiiya Sikatarii Sarii, a Research Fellow in the Department of Animal Experimentation, presented […]
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) hosted a seminar at its Conference Hall on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, highlighting innovative research aimed at advancing efforts toward an HIV cure. The seminar focused on the topic, “Screening of Three Novel Latency-Reversing Agents Across Diverse HIV Integration Sites Toward Functional Cure Strategies.” The presentation was […]
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has commenced the 2026 Third Country Training Programme aimed at enhancing laboratory skills for infectious disease detection, diagnosis and response among healthcare professionals from across Africa. The opening ceremony, held at the Institute’s Conference Hall on…
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, invites applications from exceptional and research-driven candidates for admission into the MPhil and PhD in One Health for the 2026/2027 Academic Year. The One Health Programme offers advanced interdisciplinary training in the convergence of human, animal, and environmental health. The programme addresses pressing…
