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
VERY excited by our latest work on StrepA below, but also rhe multiple collaborations and work to come off the back of this at MRCG
🧵 Our paper out today in @naturemedicine.bsky.social
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
On development of #StrepA #Immunity over life course in #TheGambia raising hope for #vaccines on the horizon
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#Immunosky #IDsky #MicroSky #globalhealth.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
On development of #StrepA #Immunity over life course in #TheGambia raising hope for #vaccines on the horizon
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#Immunosky #IDsky #MicroSky #globalhealth.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
VERY excited by our latest work on StrepA below, but also rhe multiple collaborations and work to come off the back of this at MRCG
Atomic Rooster - Breakthrough
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Breakthrough (Live on 'Beat Club' 17/02/1972)
YouTube video by Atomic Rooster - Topic
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January 24, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Atomic Rooster - Breakthrough
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrCG...
Hey hey! I appeared on a youtube game show about video game music! Give a look see! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
VIDEO GAME MUSIC TRIVIA! ft. @Wayneisboss @HyveMindsGames @BrainScratchComms (S4E2)
YouTube video by Tarvould's Quest
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October 22, 2024 at 9:10 PM
Hey hey! I appeared on a youtube game show about video game music! Give a look see! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
MRCG is at the @astmh.bsky.social Annual conference in #Toronto.
An exciting opportunity to share new insights on #malaria & other tropical diseases, and showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
#TropMed25 #TropicalMedicine #InfectiousDiseases
An exciting opportunity to share new insights on #malaria & other tropical diseases, and showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
#TropMed25 #TropicalMedicine #InfectiousDiseases
November 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
MRCG is at the @astmh.bsky.social Annual conference in #Toronto.
An exciting opportunity to share new insights on #malaria & other tropical diseases, and showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
#TropMed25 #TropicalMedicine #InfectiousDiseases
An exciting opportunity to share new insights on #malaria & other tropical diseases, and showcase innovative, data-driven approaches to tackling #GlobalHealth challenges.
#TropMed25 #TropicalMedicine #InfectiousDiseases
In February 2025, MRCG researchers participated in a multi-country study to evaluate the prevalence of TB infection.
The outcomes of the study will inform public health strategies, guide resource allocation, and improve early intervention programs in high-burden areas.
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The outcomes of the study will inform public health strategies, guide resource allocation, and improve early intervention programs in high-burden areas.
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tinyurl.com/ms7stwv7
MRCG Participates in Multi-Country Research to Support TB Vaccine Development |
MRCG Participates in Multi-Country Research to Support TB Vaccine Development | LSHTM
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July 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
In February 2025, MRCG researchers participated in a multi-country study to evaluate the prevalence of TB infection.
The outcomes of the study will inform public health strategies, guide resource allocation, and improve early intervention programs in high-burden areas.
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tinyurl.com/ms7stwv7
The outcomes of the study will inform public health strategies, guide resource allocation, and improve early intervention programs in high-burden areas.
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tinyurl.com/ms7stwv7
It’s a wrap!
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 AM
It’s a wrap!
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
The joint Doctoral Symposium with MRCG & the MRC-funded DTP brought young scientists together to tackle #InfectiousDiseases & antimicrobial resistance through a #OneHealth lens.
Organised 🤝 with @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, students shared ideas, built skills & strengthened networks.
Strengthening regional partnerships!
Together with Cheikh Anta Diop University, we have launched a 🆕 Partnership Office, a hub for research #coordination, capacity building & scientific exchange across #WestAfrica.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/y3js4a6d
Together with Cheikh Anta Diop University, we have launched a 🆕 Partnership Office, a hub for research #coordination, capacity building & scientific exchange across #WestAfrica.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/y3js4a6d
MRCG and UCAD Open Partnership Office to Strengthen Regional Research
MRCG and UCAD Open Partnership Office to Strengthen Regional Research Collaboration | LSHTM
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October 28, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Strengthening regional partnerships!
Together with Cheikh Anta Diop University, we have launched a 🆕 Partnership Office, a hub for research #coordination, capacity building & scientific exchange across #WestAfrica.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/y3js4a6d
Together with Cheikh Anta Diop University, we have launched a 🆕 Partnership Office, a hub for research #coordination, capacity building & scientific exchange across #WestAfrica.
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/y3js4a6d
Today, we celebrate the progress vaccines have made in protecting lives & call for bold leadership because #prevention is safer, cheaper & more sustainable.
From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
April 24, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Today, we celebrate the progress vaccines have made in protecting lives & call for bold leadership because #prevention is safer, cheaper & more sustainable.
From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults.
#WorldImmunizationWeek
📍Dakar: The new MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office is open! A hub for collaboration, research & capacity building in #WestAfrica.
The partnership seeks to equip researchers to broaden capacity needed to address current & future health challenges.
#ResearchExcellence #AfricanScience
The partnership seeks to equip researchers to broaden capacity needed to address current & future health challenges.
#ResearchExcellence #AfricanScience
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📍Dakar: The new MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office is open! A hub for collaboration, research & capacity building in #WestAfrica.
The partnership seeks to equip researchers to broaden capacity needed to address current & future health challenges.
#ResearchExcellence #AfricanScience
The partnership seeks to equip researchers to broaden capacity needed to address current & future health challenges.
#ResearchExcellence #AfricanScience
We are proud to announce the formal launch of the African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC), a milestone in African-led health research and data innovation.
Read more about the press release
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tinyurl.com/56bausf3
Read more about the press release
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tinyurl.com/56bausf3
MRCG at LSHTM Celebrates the Launch of the African Population Cohorts Consortium
MRCG at LSHTM Celebrates the Launch of the African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC) | LSHTM
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June 24, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We are proud to announce the formal launch of the African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC), a milestone in African-led health research and data innovation.
Read more about the press release
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tinyurl.com/56bausf3
Read more about the press release
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tinyurl.com/56bausf3
⚠️🎶NEW VIDEO GAME MUSIC TRIVIA!!🎶⚠️
Today I'm honoured to be joined by @wayneisboss.bsky.social @hyveminds.bsky.social and @nayrman.bsky.social Couldn't ask for a better trio of guests, was a VERY close battle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
Share your scores, and the video if possible!
GLHF Gamers!
Today I'm honoured to be joined by @wayneisboss.bsky.social @hyveminds.bsky.social and @nayrman.bsky.social Couldn't ask for a better trio of guests, was a VERY close battle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
Share your scores, and the video if possible!
GLHF Gamers!
VIDEO GAME MUSIC TRIVIA! ft. @Wayneisboss @HyveMindsGames @BrainScratchComms (S4E2)
YouTube video by Tarvould's Quest
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October 22, 2024 at 9:13 PM
⚠️🎶NEW VIDEO GAME MUSIC TRIVIA!!🎶⚠️
Today I'm honoured to be joined by @wayneisboss.bsky.social @hyveminds.bsky.social and @nayrman.bsky.social Couldn't ask for a better trio of guests, was a VERY close battle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
Share your scores, and the video if possible!
GLHF Gamers!
Today I'm honoured to be joined by @wayneisboss.bsky.social @hyveminds.bsky.social and @nayrman.bsky.social Couldn't ask for a better trio of guests, was a VERY close battle!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcg...
Share your scores, and the video if possible!
GLHF Gamers!
#MRCG participates in this year's Global Health #EDCTP3Forum, an exciting opportunity for policy discussions, research partnerships & networking opportunities.
The theme, 'Better Health Through Global Research Partnerships' aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
#EDCTPforum
The theme, 'Better Health Through Global Research Partnerships' aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
#EDCTPforum
June 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
#MRCG participates in this year's Global Health #EDCTP3Forum, an exciting opportunity for policy discussions, research partnerships & networking opportunities.
The theme, 'Better Health Through Global Research Partnerships' aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
#EDCTPforum
The theme, 'Better Health Through Global Research Partnerships' aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
#EDCTPforum
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
Gearing up for a new milestone in African science!
#MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica.
#MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration
#MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica.
#MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration
October 27, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Gearing up for a new milestone in African science!
#MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica.
#MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration
#MRCG, @lshtm.bsky.social & Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar officially opened Partnership Office in #Dakar, strengthening collaboration for health research across #WestAfrica.
#MRCGUCADPartnership #ResearchExcellence #RegionalCollaboration
#HappeningNow in #Dakar, Senegal!
A scientific showcase of cross boarder research collaboration btw #UCAD_Senegal, #MRCG & @lshtm.bsky.social.
Centred on public health, cross boarder disease surveillance & research initiatives including capacity building, genomics, childhood TB & #HepatitisB.
A scientific showcase of cross boarder research collaboration btw #UCAD_Senegal, #MRCG & @lshtm.bsky.social.
Centred on public health, cross boarder disease surveillance & research initiatives including capacity building, genomics, childhood TB & #HepatitisB.
October 27, 2025 at 1:12 PM
#HappeningNow in #Dakar, Senegal!
A scientific showcase of cross boarder research collaboration btw #UCAD_Senegal, #MRCG & @lshtm.bsky.social.
Centred on public health, cross boarder disease surveillance & research initiatives including capacity building, genomics, childhood TB & #HepatitisB.
A scientific showcase of cross boarder research collaboration btw #UCAD_Senegal, #MRCG & @lshtm.bsky.social.
Centred on public health, cross boarder disease surveillance & research initiatives including capacity building, genomics, childhood TB & #HepatitisB.
The MRCG data science cluster recently embarked on an outreach program to Marina International School, West African International School and St. Peter Senior Secondary School to raise awareness about data science, its practical applications, & its potential to drive innovation & social impact.
July 3, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The MRCG data science cluster recently embarked on an outreach program to Marina International School, West African International School and St. Peter Senior Secondary School to raise awareness about data science, its practical applications, & its potential to drive innovation & social impact.
The second edition of the Pan-Africa Network for Genomic Surveillance of Poverty Related Disease & Emerging Pathogens #DataManagement & #Biobanking training is underway, with particpants from 11 countries in Sub-Saharan #Africa organised in collaboration with MRCG and funded by #EDCTP3.
July 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The second edition of the Pan-Africa Network for Genomic Surveillance of Poverty Related Disease & Emerging Pathogens #DataManagement & #Biobanking training is underway, with particpants from 11 countries in Sub-Saharan #Africa organised in collaboration with MRCG and funded by #EDCTP3.
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
Strengthening capacity for data-driven health research!
Last week, #MRCG joined partners for a virtual kick off meeting of the #AFRICAI-RI project aims to establish Africa's first federated, multi-institution imaging data infrastructure for AI-powered respiratory disease detection.
Last week, #MRCG joined partners for a virtual kick off meeting of the #AFRICAI-RI project aims to establish Africa's first federated, multi-institution imaging data infrastructure for AI-powered respiratory disease detection.
September 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Strengthening capacity for data-driven health research!
Last week, #MRCG joined partners for a virtual kick off meeting of the #AFRICAI-RI project aims to establish Africa's first federated, multi-institution imaging data infrastructure for AI-powered respiratory disease detection.
Last week, #MRCG joined partners for a virtual kick off meeting of the #AFRICAI-RI project aims to establish Africa's first federated, multi-institution imaging data infrastructure for AI-powered respiratory disease detection.
MRCG is participating in the 2nd #ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, an opportunity for research partnerships.
The theme, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa & Emerging Infectious Diseases,” aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
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The theme, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa & Emerging Infectious Diseases,” aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
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September 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
MRCG is participating in the 2nd #ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference, an opportunity for research partnerships.
The theme, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa & Emerging Infectious Diseases,” aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
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The theme, “Beyond Borders: Strengthening Regional Cooperation to Combat Lassa & Emerging Infectious Diseases,” aligns with our vision to improve health & save lives.
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Professor Umberto D’Alessandro, #MRCG Unit Director shares insights on the first malaria medicine approved for babies.
“Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….”
Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h
#EndMalaria
“Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….”
Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h
#EndMalaria
Expert Comment: First malaria medicine for babies approved | LSHTM
The first malaria treatment specifically developed for newborn babies and young infants has been approved for use. The approval, by Switzerland’s medical agency Swissmedic, of Coartem Baby
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July 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Professor Umberto D’Alessandro, #MRCG Unit Director shares insights on the first malaria medicine approved for babies.
“Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….”
Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h
#EndMalaria
“Babies have been systematically excluded from clinical trials assessing the safety and efficacy of antimalarial treatments….”
Read more: tinyurl.com/mwftby5h
#EndMalaria
#DidYouKnow in the 1990s #MRCG researchers have worked with local communities to conduct #ClinicalTrials assessing the RTS,S vaccine in enhancing #Malaria immunity in young children!
Today, RTS,S is the world’s first approved malaria vaccine, providing life-saving protection to #EndMalaria.
Today, RTS,S is the world’s first approved malaria vaccine, providing life-saving protection to #EndMalaria.
September 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
#DidYouKnow in the 1990s #MRCG researchers have worked with local communities to conduct #ClinicalTrials assessing the RTS,S vaccine in enhancing #Malaria immunity in young children!
Today, RTS,S is the world’s first approved malaria vaccine, providing life-saving protection to #EndMalaria.
Today, RTS,S is the world’s first approved malaria vaccine, providing life-saving protection to #EndMalaria.
The Gambia Research Ethics & Methodology Training Initiative (#GamREMTI), a collaboration between #MRCG, University of The Gambia, and @umbaltimore.bsky.social, hosts a two-day workshop on Ethical Considerations in Communicating Research with Communities, supported by Fogarty International Centre.
March 12, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The Gambia Research Ethics & Methodology Training Initiative (#GamREMTI), a collaboration between #MRCG, University of The Gambia, and @umbaltimore.bsky.social, hosts a two-day workshop on Ethical Considerations in Communicating Research with Communities, supported by Fogarty International Centre.
#WorldImmunizationWeek #ThrowbackThursday
In 2023, following a study led by researchers at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, the @who.int recomended that all countries in the African meningitis belt introduce the Men5CV vaccine into their routine immunization programmes.
More 👉 tinyurl.com/bdz2rm2u
In 2023, following a study led by researchers at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, the @who.int recomended that all countries in the African meningitis belt introduce the Men5CV vaccine into their routine immunization programmes.
More 👉 tinyurl.com/bdz2rm2u
Data Generated by Researchers at MRCG at the LSHTM Directly Impact WHO Vaccine
Data Generated by Researchers at MRCG at the LSHTM Directly Impact WHO Vaccine Policy | LSHTM
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April 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM
#WorldImmunizationWeek #ThrowbackThursday
In 2023, following a study led by researchers at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, the @who.int recomended that all countries in the African meningitis belt introduce the Men5CV vaccine into their routine immunization programmes.
More 👉 tinyurl.com/bdz2rm2u
In 2023, following a study led by researchers at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social, the @who.int recomended that all countries in the African meningitis belt introduce the Men5CV vaccine into their routine immunization programmes.
More 👉 tinyurl.com/bdz2rm2u