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Initiative for training and building partnerships for biomedical research in Africa.
It was profound and surreal to hear Prof. Lesley Green, Professor of Earth Politics and Director of Environmental Humanities South at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, who also doubles as Principal Investigator for the Critical Zones Africa project funded by…

I am honoured to be speaking in the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting, taking place in South Africa between 28-30 July, 2025. This event brings together Africa’s leading scientists and stakeholders to advance scientific research and celebrate a decade of transformative impact…

This week, the #DELTASAfrica Scientific Meeting will convene a diverse community of science leaders, early-career researchers, funding partners, academics, and science communicators from across the continent and beyond. Through compelling keynotes, panel discussions, workshops,…

Congratulationsss to our Award winners and cheers to all as we celebrate a successful conference. Have a great time and we'll see you again next year!




Here's a short highlight reel featuring our new International Advisory Board Chair, Prof. Kirk Deitsch on his experience at this year's research conference. #WRC2025
#WRC2025 done and dusted! Prof. Gordon Awandare wrapped up #WRC2025 with a big thank you to everyone who made the conference possible — from the speakers and participants to the partners to sponsors and the WACCBIP machine. He welcomed feedback to help make the next edition even…



Final Fellows' session at #WRC2025 —ending on a high note! - Emilie Badouum highlights alarming drug resistance in malaria parasites from Burkina Faso, underscoring the need for continuous surveillance. - Philip Ilani shows how the PfMyoJ protein supports malaria parasite…




Chaired by Prof. Kirk Deitsch and Dr. Collins Morang’a, the plenary by Dr. Isaiah Debrah spotlighted rising insecticide resistance in Ghana’s malaria vector, Anopheles gambiae. His study showed extreme resistance to pyrethroids—even with 10× doses, mosquito death rates were just…




It’s poster time at #WRC2025! Our researchers are sharing exciting work. Dive into the science, ask questions, and connect with the brilliant minds behind the posters. Come by, explore, and show your support! #WACCBIP #ScienceCommunication #AfricanResearch




#WRC2025 just got even better — some of our students officially graduated today! Huge congratulations to all our new Drs 🎓🎉 We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see what’s next.


Day 3 of #WRC2025 brought the energy with Turbo Talks! Scientists took the spotlight breaking down complex research. Curious to learn more? Find them at their posters and continue the conversation!




#WRC2025 Dr. Fadil Bidmos shares an exciting new approach to improve vaccines for meningococcal and pneumococcal diseases. His team used patient-derived antibodies that target the same part of the bacteria but with different strengths to overcome the gaps in current vaccines.…


Dr. Dominic Amuzu deliveres an engaging plenary on how genetic differences in human glycophorin genes may influence vulnerability to SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 severity. His study highlights a striking diversity in copy number variations (CNVs) within the GYPE-GYPB-GYPA…



Dr. Gbolahan Oduselu, a WACCBIP postdoctoral fellow, delivered a standout plenary on how AI and machine learning are accelerating malaria drug discovery. Targeting PfCDPK4, a parasite-specific kinase essential for malaria transmission, his team used AI-driven molecular design to…



Chaired by Dr. Christele Tchopba and Dr. Abiola Isawumi, is a plenary featuring Dr. James Aboagye presenting new insights on HIV persistence in the context of latent TB. Drawing on data from Ghana, he showed that although HIV-only and HIV/TB co-infected individuals had similar…




Exciting Keynote lecture by Dr @YawBediako_ , on the importance of initiating genomics study in Africa by Africans and the strides made in Precision medicine in oncology via @YemaachiBio . @WACCBIP_UG #WRC2025
#WRC2025 #Day3 #KeynoteSpeaker Dr. Yaw Bediako highlights a key issue: while Africa sees fewer NCD cases, death rates are much higher—due to late diagnosis, limited treatment, and lack of research. The same gaps exist globally. In the U.S., Black women are 40% more likely to die…



At #WRC2025, Dr. Yaw Bediako opened his keynote by highlighting Africa’s evolving health landscape. He pointed to the continent’s epidemiological transition, where non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes are rapidly rising, even as…


