Science for Africa Foundation

Congratulations to Fidele Ntie-Kang, a computational chemist at the Department of Chemistry, University of Buea in #Cameroon and a Calestous Juma Science Leadership Fellow, for being named the 2025 Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Natural Product Reports Emerging Investigator Lectureship Awardee—the first African to receive this prestigious honor since its inception! Prof. Kang’s groundbreaking work in natural products #research and drug discovery has elevated the research ecosystem in Cameroon, Africa, and beyond. "This award is a testament to #Africa’s growing contributions to global #science and the power of #collaboration. I share this honor with my incredible team, whose dedication has made this possible." He said. Follow his journey as he continues to inspire and lead the way for future generations of African scientists. 👉 https://bit.ly/40ZAnVI

AHADI Applied Health Analytics for Delivery & Innovation collaborates with key partners such as the Science for Africa Foundation to strengthen capacity and innovation in health analytics.This initiative marks a significant step towards enabling self-reliance in public health analytics across Africa, empowering us to translate health evidence into impactful solutions that address our unique challenges. #SelfRelianceInHealthAnalytics

Professor Collen Masimirembwa’s journey from Zimbabwe to leading the charge in genomic medicine, is one of determination and impact. With over 10 years as a principal scientist at AstraZeneca in Sweden, Collen returned home to establish the African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology. His dedication to advancing drug development and capacity building in Africa has made him a global leader in pharmacogenomics, recognised with over 130 peer-reviewed articles and numerous accolades. #AfricaLeadingScience #CJFellow

AFIDEP has been at the centre of instilling a culture of evidence use in decision-making so that the right investments are made towards enabling transformative socioeconomic development in Africa.     Join us at the inaugural Evidence for Development (Evi4Dev) Conference and help shape Africa’s future.     Visit: www.evi4devconference.org  Eliya Zulu Dr. Rose N. Oronje

📢 Are you a health worker, allied health professional, public health professional, environmental health professional, researcher, innovator, policymaker, or humanitarian working in a low- or middle-income country? If you answered yes, we need your input! We've launched the Global Climate and Health Survey to identify climate-related health priorities in the most climate-vulnerable regions of the world. 🌍 Your insights are critical to shaping solutions. These findings will directly inform a global roadmap for funding and policy, with guidance from an expert panel. 🗣️ Let’s ensure local voices guide global action. 📝 The survey takes less than 10 minutes! Take it now at: https://lnkd.in/exDWTmy6 Please Note: They survey is available in 6 languages (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, and Chinese) and will automatically adjust to your browser language setting.

Professor Collen Masimirembwa is pioneering personalised medicine in Africa. As founding President & Chief Scientific Officer of the African Institute of Biomedical Science & Technology, his research on genetic variations in African populations is revolutionising drug discovery, development and deployment. Breakthroughs like GenoPharm, a genetic test predicting drug efficacy for TB & cancer, highlight his impact. Prof Masimirembwa, while advancing safe and effective treatments, is also actively training the next generation of African biomedical scientists. #AfricaLeadingScience #CJFellow

CONSULTANCY OPPORTUNITY: We are seeking proposals from qualified consultants to develop comprehensive research costing and pricing models and toolkits that are easily adaptable by universities and research institutions in Africa. Details 🔗 https://bit.ly/4jrZRm1

Join me this afternoon as I share reflections on my journey in #biomedicalresearch, pivotal moments, lessons learned, and the role #mentorship has played in shaping my career. Key highlights of my session include: • What inspired me to pursue #science and how my path has unfolded since. • The power of #mentorship and my advice for the next generation of scientists. • Navigating challenges as a woman in #STEM and balancing leadership with science. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired! use the link here 👉 https://t.co/qj5Nj52ZqP #STEMLeadership #MentorshipMatters #WomenInSTEM

The #Evi4Dev Conference is set to take place from May 6-8, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. The convening aims to enhance the role of data and evidence in driving Africa's development agenda. As part of the conference preparations, submissions for abstracts for both oral and poster sessions are wellcome. Find out how you can participate here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4avVJx7

Low-and middle-income countries (#LMICS) contribute the least to #climatechange but face its worst impacts—rising temperatures, extreme weather, and shifting disease patterns causing heat stress, malnutrition, and diseases like malaria #Healthworkers, #researchers, #policymakers, and #innovators in low- and middle-income countries, Your insights are crucial! Take the Global Climate and Health #Survey to identify climate-related health priorities in the most climate-vulnerable to help shape a global roadmap for action: 👉 https://bit.ly/42fS3Oa We are grateful to our dissemination partners for sharing the survey, including Bayer USAID PATH The Global Fund Save the Children International Pasteur Network The World Bank Fondation Botnar AMREF LifeArc Mastercard Foundation The Rockefeller Foundation World Health Organization World Meteorological Organization #ClimateHealthSurvey #GlobalHealth #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis