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Africa-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Translational Research in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (CoRE-Tri-IR)
Radboudumc and Makerere University are co-leading this cluster of 13 academic and research organisations from Africa and Europe.
read moreAfrica-Europe Cluster of Research Excellence in Translational Research in Infection, Immunity and Inflammation (CoRE-Tri-IR)
The Cluster of Research Excellence in Translational Research and Innovation in Infectious Diseases, Immunology, and Inflammation (TRI-IR CoRE) is dedicated to fostering capacity exchange essential for conducting translational research aimed at addressing significant public health challenges in Africa, with global implications.
Positioned at the intersection of infectious diseases, immunology and inflammation, Tri-IR CoRE addresses the underrepresentation of African populations in research pertaining to immunology, HIV cure and antimicrobial resistance. This lack of data is particularly concerning given the shifting disease epidemiology in Africa, characterized by a dual burden of rising non-communicable diseases alongside persistently high rates of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.
About Africa-Europe Clusters of Excellence
The CoRE initiative is bringing together partners from 120 institutions across 42 countries.
read moreAbout Africa-Europe Clusters of Excellence
African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) and The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities launched twenty Africa – Europe Clusters of Research Excellence (CoRE) to address societal and scientific challenges framed by the AU-EU Innovation Agenda.
CoREs are a new form of collaboration between some of the best researchers from both continents, striving for equitable partnerships in an unequal world. Their launch has been enabled by resources committed by our institutions to address UN Sustainable Development Goals through excellent research, education, capacity building, mobility and innovation.
The CoRE initiative is bringing together partners from 120 institutions across 42 countries.
Visit Africa-Europe Clusters of Research Excellence for more information.
Tri-IR CoRE members
The Tri-IR CoRE involves 13 academic institutions with a good track record of providing excellent training and research in Africa and Europe, and state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities to contribute to building sustainable capacity for teaching and research in both regions and globally.
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Radboudumc and Makerere University meet for the Tri-IR CoRE collaboration November 2023
Dr Quirijn de Mast paid a fruitful visit to Prof Damalie Nakanjako and her staff at the Makerere University to work onconcrete agreements for the Tri IR CoRE cooperation.
read moreRadboudumc and Makerere University meet for the Tri-IR CoRE collaboration November 2023
During the visit, the two ARUA/Guild cluster co-leads discussed possibilities for mobility of students mobility in the field of biomedical sciences, clinical training and laboratory training for incoming PhD students and staff to acquire specialist clinical knowledge (including technological and innovative knowledge), outgoing PhD staff training for internships/training in areas such as immunity, and mutual teaching on 'translational science in infection, immunity and inflammation'.
1st KCMUCo Annual International Scientific Conference November 2023
Titled “Advances in Immunology of Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases” the conference was organized by KCMUCo in collaboration with Radboudumc.
read more1st KCMUCo Annual International Scientific Conference November 2023
During the two days, participants from Tanzania, Europe and the United States discussed new immunological insights in conditions relevant to East Africa and other areas in the world. Held 6-7 November 2023, the conference was attended by representatives of academia, government institutions and the church.
Prof Gibson Kibiki appointed visiting professor at Radboudumc April 2023
In 2023, Prof Gibson Kibiki, distinguished member of African academic community was appointed visiting professor at the Department of Internal Medicine at Radboudumc.
read moreProf Gibson Kibiki appointed visiting professor at Radboudumc April 2023
Professor Kibiki is a professor of medicine and consultant physician and endoscopist, who was previously the Founding CEO of the East African Health Research Commission of the East African Community, and the Founding Director of the Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute.
For over twenty-five years he has served as an academician, clinician, research scientist, and leader in the health sector, holding academic positions in Africa, North America, and Europe.
His expertise will complement Radboudumc’s work in research and education in global health, including strengthening collaboration with Africa, establishing new partnerships and promoting equitable and sustainable research programmes between Radboudumc and LMICs.
Team
Quirijn de Mast
internist-ID specialist/research initiatives
Neda Kostova
public health specialist/strategic partnerships
Damalie Nakanjako
professor of Medicine, Principal for Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
Irene Andia-Biraro
senior lecturer, internal medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
The Guild website
Learn more about these clusters on the website of the Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities.
to the-guild.euTri-IR CoRE members
Addis Ababa University
Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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