MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
We are leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
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
This week, we're hosting a Flow Cytometry training for 1️⃣4️⃣ lab scientists from @ucadsenegal.bsky.social, l’Hôpital Dalal Jamm & #MRCG, funded by #FAISAfrica.
Organised with the Gambia Immunology Society, the course aims to enhance participants skills to strengthen lab capacity in #WestAfrica.
Organised with the Gambia Immunology Society, the course aims to enhance participants skills to strengthen lab capacity in #WestAfrica.
November 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This week, we're hosting a Flow Cytometry training for 1️⃣4️⃣ lab scientists from @ucadsenegal.bsky.social, l’Hôpital Dalal Jamm & #MRCG, funded by #FAISAfrica.
Organised with the Gambia Immunology Society, the course aims to enhance participants skills to strengthen lab capacity in #WestAfrica.
Organised with the Gambia Immunology Society, the course aims to enhance participants skills to strengthen lab capacity in #WestAfrica.
🚨 #NewResearchAlert
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social researchers contributed to a major new #HealthPolicy in @thelancet.com, informing African policymakers and showcasing the continent’s leadership in tackling the growing health impacts of #ClimateChange.
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social researchers contributed to a major new #HealthPolicy in @thelancet.com, informing African policymakers and showcasing the continent’s leadership in tackling the growing health impacts of #ClimateChange.
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...
Lancet Countdown Africa Publishes Landmark Lancet Report on Climate Change and
Lancet Countdown Africa Publishes Landmark Lancet Report on Climate Change and Health in Africa | LSHTM
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November 21, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🚨 #NewResearchAlert
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social researchers contributed to a major new #HealthPolicy in @thelancet.com, informing African policymakers and showcasing the continent’s leadership in tackling the growing health impacts of #ClimateChange.
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...
@mrcunitgambia.bsky.social researchers contributed to a major new #HealthPolicy in @thelancet.com, informing African policymakers and showcasing the continent’s leadership in tackling the growing health impacts of #ClimateChange.
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/uni...
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Every hour counts in sepsis. Assistant Professor @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @lshtm.bsky.social UduakOkomo explains why timely care is key to saving lives.
Learn more with @jhenryc.bsky.social on the facts and actions to tackle sepsis.
Read more: bit.ly/3XBaTeS
Learn more with @jhenryc.bsky.social on the facts and actions to tackle sepsis.
Read more: bit.ly/3XBaTeS
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Every hour counts in sepsis. Assistant Professor @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social and @lshtm.bsky.social UduakOkomo explains why timely care is key to saving lives.
Learn more with @jhenryc.bsky.social on the facts and actions to tackle sepsis.
Read more: bit.ly/3XBaTeS
Learn more with @jhenryc.bsky.social on the facts and actions to tackle sepsis.
Read more: bit.ly/3XBaTeS
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.
Have you submitted your application yet?
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#Communications
⏳ 3️⃣ days to go!
We are still accepting applications for the Digital Content Officer role.
Apply before the deadline 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
📢We’re #Hiring!
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
November 17, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Have you submitted your application yet?
⏳ 3️⃣ days to go!
We are still accepting applications for the Digital Content Officer role.
Apply before the deadline 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
⏳ 3️⃣ days to go!
We are still accepting applications for the Digital Content Officer role.
Apply before the deadline 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
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One of our own at @astmh.bsky.social 🌍
Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin.
Great science in action! 🦟👏
Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin.
Great science in action! 🦟👏
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 AM
One of our own at @astmh.bsky.social 🌍
Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin.
Great science in action! 🦟👏
Majidah Hamid-Adiamoh from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social presented her study on Anopheles gambiae showing stronger selection in Ghanaian populations exposed to ivermectin.
Great science in action! 🦟👏
We are looking for a strategic leader with strong skills in programme management and impact analysis to join our team help shape our strategy and drive #GlobalHealth impact.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
📅 21 Nov 2025
#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment
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📅 21 Nov 2025
#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment
November 14, 2025 at 11:05 AM
We are looking for a strategic leader with strong skills in programme management and impact analysis to join our team help shape our strategy and drive #GlobalHealth impact.
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
📅 21 Nov 2025
#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
📅 21 Nov 2025
#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment
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
A 2-Day Translational Vaccinology training concludes at #MRCG with participants from #Gambia & #SierraLeone.
Organised with 🤝 @europevaccine.bsky.social & funded by #EDCTP, the training seeks to bridge the gap between research #VaccineDevelopment, manufacturing, testing & application.
#MMVC
Organised with 🤝 @europevaccine.bsky.social & funded by #EDCTP, the training seeks to bridge the gap between research #VaccineDevelopment, manufacturing, testing & application.
#MMVC
November 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A 2-Day Translational Vaccinology training concludes at #MRCG with participants from #Gambia & #SierraLeone.
Organised with 🤝 @europevaccine.bsky.social & funded by #EDCTP, the training seeks to bridge the gap between research #VaccineDevelopment, manufacturing, testing & application.
#MMVC
Organised with 🤝 @europevaccine.bsky.social & funded by #EDCTP, the training seeks to bridge the gap between research #VaccineDevelopment, manufacturing, testing & application.
#MMVC
📢We’re #Hiring!
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
📢We’re #Hiring!
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
Are you passionate about creating engaging digital content - videos, photos, & graphics that bring our research to life?
Join our team as a Digital Content Officer & help showcase impact & make #HealthResearch accessible!
Apply now 👉 tinyurl.com/43jmbv8j
#Communications
#InauguralLecture by Prof Alfred Ngwa: Parasites on Wings - Malaria & River Blindness.
From pioneering #Cameroon River Blindness vaccine research to leading #Malaria parasites at #MRCG, a journey of science & impact for #GlobalHealth.
📆 26 Nov 2025
🕦17:15 GMT
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4rc9vwj2
From pioneering #Cameroon River Blindness vaccine research to leading #Malaria parasites at #MRCG, a journey of science & impact for #GlobalHealth.
📆 26 Nov 2025
🕦17:15 GMT
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4rc9vwj2
November 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
#InauguralLecture by Prof Alfred Ngwa: Parasites on Wings - Malaria & River Blindness.
From pioneering #Cameroon River Blindness vaccine research to leading #Malaria parasites at #MRCG, a journey of science & impact for #GlobalHealth.
📆 26 Nov 2025
🕦17:15 GMT
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4rc9vwj2
From pioneering #Cameroon River Blindness vaccine research to leading #Malaria parasites at #MRCG, a journey of science & impact for #GlobalHealth.
📆 26 Nov 2025
🕦17:15 GMT
Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/4rc9vwj2
We wrap up the #DataScience & #AI Conference with the Poster and#Hackathon award ceremony! 🎉
Participants tackled real-world health data challenges with innovative AI-driven solutions.
#Nurturing #Learning #YoungTalent #MRCGDataScienceConference2025
Participants tackled real-world health data challenges with innovative AI-driven solutions.
#Nurturing #Learning #YoungTalent #MRCGDataScienceConference2025
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
We wrap up the #DataScience & #AI Conference with the Poster and#Hackathon award ceremony! 🎉
Participants tackled real-world health data challenges with innovative AI-driven solutions.
#Nurturing #Learning #YoungTalent #MRCGDataScienceConference2025
Participants tackled real-world health data challenges with innovative AI-driven solutions.
#Nurturing #Learning #YoungTalent #MRCGDataScienceConference2025
An exciting #DataScience month concludes with the #AI Conference under the theme “Empowering The Gambian Health Research Through Data Science & AI.”
It brought together experts , partners on data infrastructure, #AI for health research & innovation.
#HealthcareInnovation
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It brought together experts , partners on data infrastructure, #AI for health research & innovation.
#HealthcareInnovation
1/4
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
An exciting #DataScience month concludes with the #AI Conference under the theme “Empowering The Gambian Health Research Through Data Science & AI.”
It brought together experts , partners on data infrastructure, #AI for health research & innovation.
#HealthcareInnovation
1/4
It brought together experts , partners on data infrastructure, #AI for health research & innovation.
#HealthcareInnovation
1/4
As part of our #TrialsDay2025, participants showcased posters highlighting #ClinicalTrials, innovations, and lessons learned from across the research hubs.
These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence & collaboration in #GlobalHealth.
#ClinicalResearch
These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence & collaboration in #GlobalHealth.
#ClinicalResearch
November 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
As part of our #TrialsDay2025, participants showcased posters highlighting #ClinicalTrials, innovations, and lessons learned from across the research hubs.
These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence & collaboration in #GlobalHealth.
#ClinicalResearch
These presentations reflect our ongoing commitment to advancing scientific excellence & collaboration in #GlobalHealth.
#ClinicalResearch
#HappeningNow
The 3rd Annual Trials Day with @lshtm.bsky.social & MRC Uganda, is here!
A platform for researchers, students and experts across the globe to showcase their work, share innovations, & discuss challenges in trial design & delivery.
#ResearchCollaboration #LSHTMTrialsDay
The 3rd Annual Trials Day with @lshtm.bsky.social & MRC Uganda, is here!
A platform for researchers, students and experts across the globe to showcase their work, share innovations, & discuss challenges in trial design & delivery.
#ResearchCollaboration #LSHTMTrialsDay
November 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#HappeningNow
The 3rd Annual Trials Day with @lshtm.bsky.social & MRC Uganda, is here!
A platform for researchers, students and experts across the globe to showcase their work, share innovations, & discuss challenges in trial design & delivery.
#ResearchCollaboration #LSHTMTrialsDay
The 3rd Annual Trials Day with @lshtm.bsky.social & MRC Uganda, is here!
A platform for researchers, students and experts across the globe to showcase their work, share innovations, & discuss challenges in trial design & delivery.
#ResearchCollaboration #LSHTMTrialsDay
Our Director & leadership team visited #PasteurDakar’s new Director Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall to discuss renewing #collaborations in health security, #ClinicalResearch & #EpidemicPreparedness. Together, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient African research ecosystem.
#GlobalHealth #Partnerships
#GlobalHealth #Partnerships
October 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Our Director & leadership team visited #PasteurDakar’s new Director Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall to discuss renewing #collaborations in health security, #ClinicalResearch & #EpidemicPreparedness. Together, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient African research ecosystem.
#GlobalHealth #Partnerships
#GlobalHealth #Partnerships
In collaboration with Gambia's Ministry of Health & partners, we concluded a 2-day training on implementation #HepatitisB rapid diagnostic test kits for health professionals, as part of efforts towards the elimination of HIV, syphilis, HBV, the Triple Elimination Strategy.
#MaternalHealth
#MaternalHealth
October 29, 2025 at 12:25 PM
In collaboration with Gambia's Ministry of Health & partners, we concluded a 2-day training on implementation #HepatitisB rapid diagnostic test kits for health professionals, as part of efforts towards the elimination of HIV, syphilis, HBV, the Triple Elimination Strategy.
#MaternalHealth
#MaternalHealth
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
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#MARCADPlus Director, Prof. Oumar Gaye & PI Prof Umberto D’Alessandro moderated a scientific showcase on cross-border research collaboration between the UCAD & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social ; organized as part of the official opening of the MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office in Dakar.
#RegionalCollaboration
#RegionalCollaboration
October 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
#MARCADPlus Director, Prof. Oumar Gaye & PI Prof Umberto D’Alessandro moderated a scientific showcase on cross-border research collaboration between the UCAD & @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social ; organized as part of the official opening of the MRCG–UCAD Partnership Office in Dakar.
#RegionalCollaboration
#RegionalCollaboration
📍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
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.
#HappyFriday!
We are pleased to share the another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit.
We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases.
Enjoy!
⤵️
tinyurl.com/5b7cjebr
We are pleased to share the another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit.
We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases.
Enjoy!
⤵️
tinyurl.com/5b7cjebr
October 24, 2025 at 12:40 PM
#HappyFriday!
We are pleased to share the another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit.
We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases.
Enjoy!
⤵️
tinyurl.com/5b7cjebr
We are pleased to share the another issue of Our Science #Newsletter. This edition features a range of activities & achievements from our Unit.
We look forward to sharing more exciting news in our upcoming releases.
Enjoy!
⤵️
tinyurl.com/5b7cjebr
👏 👏👏Congrats to our Hepatitis Research Group lead, Dr Gibril Ndow, First Place winner of the 2025 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence by #AREF - a proud moment recognizing his leadership in advancing hepatitis research in #Africa..
#HepatitisElimination #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence
#HepatitisElimination #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence
October 21, 2025 at 12:20 PM
👏 👏👏Congrats to our Hepatitis Research Group lead, Dr Gibril Ndow, First Place winner of the 2025 Tumani Corrah Prize for Excellence by #AREF - a proud moment recognizing his leadership in advancing hepatitis research in #Africa..
#HepatitisElimination #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence
#HepatitisElimination #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence