A symposium to enhance infectious disease research in West Africa
Official title: International West Africa Symposium and Workshop on Infectious Diseases
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11000631 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about bringing together scientists from West Africa and around the world for a friendly gathering in Sierra Leone to share ideas and work together on fighting infectious diseases like HIV, malaria, and Ebola, helping local researchers get better at their important work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | July 11, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $5,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AI186469-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000631 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include researchers and healthcare professionals from West African nations, particularly those involved in infectious disease research.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of the West African region or those not involved in infectious disease research may not receive direct benefits from this initiative.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on organizing the first International West Africa Symposium and Workshop on Infectious Diseases in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The event aims to unite West African scientists with international experts to foster collaboration and enhance research capabilities in combating infectious diseases like HIV, malaria, and Ebola. By providing a platform for knowledge exchange and networking, the symposium seeks to empower local researchers and improve their involvement in both basic and clinical research. The workshop will include keynote speeches and discussions on key pathogens affecting the region.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly strengthen the capacity of West African countries to address and manage infectious diseases.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is novel in the context of West Africa, similar initiatives have successfully enhanced research collaboration in other regions.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Krogan, Nevan J — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Krogan, Nevan J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.