INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (IBMRI) – University Of Uyo
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INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (IBMRI) – University Of Uyo
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Brief Introduction of the Institute
The Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IBMRI) is an integral part of the College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo and has the mandate to:
Initiate and promote research into the health/medical problems in Akwa Ibom State in particular and Nigeria in general.
Establish national and international collaborations and other support mechanisms for the University through the College of Health Sciences.
Undertake such other activities that are consistent with the objectives of the Institute and core values and mission of University of Uyo
The Institute was established to enhance the research efforts of the University in areas that emphasize local health care needs. Its research programmes focus on disease-specific intervention measures, in addition to research questions that will inform policies, strategies and interventions that address communicable and non-communicable diseases. Additionally, the Institute opens windows of opportunities for active engagement in capacity building and experience sharing in health and health related research.
Aim and Objectives
The aim and objectives of the Institute include the following:
To assemble a team of like-minded academics, committed to Research and Development to initiate and sustain research into various aspects of Medical, Para-medical and pharmaceutical challenges including Health Policy and Management, in its immediate environment and beyond, thereby contributing its quota to national and international health development.
To develop a Reference Research Laboratory as a reference point for research into various tropical infectious, communicable and non-communicable diseases and the development of effective remedies from available local sources.
To conduct collaborative research with individual scientists or groups in other disciplines within the University of Uyo and with similar institutions within and outside Nigeria.
To develop expertise in research into diseases prevalent in local environment as well as harnessing local remedies and practices from herbs and herbal preparations into effective and efficient therapeutic agents.
To seek funding support from any legitimate source(s) (individual or corporate) within and outside Nigeria for Research, Development and Innovations.
To earn the status of a “World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Research and Continuing Clinical Education in Tropical Diseases“.
To perform such other functions as may be relevant to its aim and objectives as assigned to it by the College.
To facilitate focused academic development in endemic and tropical through sound postgraduate education and research training for researchers.
To run internationally acclaimed practical laboratory and clinical short courses to improve diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases.
To provide continuing education in treatment of tropical diseases for senior primary health care workers, general medical practitioners, and clinicians through interactive onsite clinical teaching sessions and publication of printed and electronic teaching materials.
To offer research tracked degrees in relevant areas
Within this broad framework, the Institute’s
specific objectives
are grouped around
research, consultancy and training
.
Research Organs of the Institute
The research organs of the Institute include the following R&D Divisions/Units and Laboratories.
Units for Public Health and Clinical Epidemiology Research
HIV/AIDS ART programmes unit
Malaria, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Schistosomiasis, other tropical diseases unit
Field Epidemiology Unit for Physicians, Laboratory Technologists, Veterinary doctors/Lab. Technologists (in collaboration with FMOH for MPH (Field Epidemiology)
Health Education and Promotion
Health Surveillance/Screening Unit
Clinical Governance and Health Management cluster
Units for Maternal and Child Health Research
Promotion of Maternal Health
Safe Delivery/Maternal Mortality Unit
Unit for Promotion of Child/Adolescent Health
Reproductive Health including Fertility Services (plus Assisted Reproductive Procedures)
Units for General Health and Wellness
Prostatic Diseases Group
Schistosomiasis Research Group
Tropical Surgery Group
Other non-communicable diseases
Cancer
Trauma
Units for Health Policy Research
Provide national, regional and international consultancy services in tropical and international health
Working with government at Federal, State and Local levels to ensure research findings are used in policy and practice
Working with government in developing and evaluating system options for providing better health care
Units for Investigation on Disease Mechanism/Causative Agents
Biology/Molecular Biology
Signal Pathway and Therapeutic Targets
Disease Progression
Units for Pharmaceutical Agents from Plant Sources
Discovery of Bioactive/Therapeutic Agents in Plants/Herbs and Herbal Concoctions
Drug Development
Development and use of Nanonutrients
Units for Clinical Trial
Units for Contract Services
Sample Management
Bio-analytical Services
Toxicology Studies
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE
Continuing Professional Development
Short Courses and Diploma
Operational Research Workshop
Research Proposal Design
Research Synthesis
Health Impact and Needs Assessment
Health Monitoring and Evaluation
Computing and Statistics
Training of Researcher in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Vision Statement
To be a centre of academic excellence by utilizing the available human and technological resources for teaching, research, community service and sustainable development.
Mission Statement
To diligently pursue scholarship and deploy its output for human capacity development and economic growth in the society, with active participation in ICT.
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Brief Introduction of the Institute
The Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IBMRI) is an integral part of the College of Health Sciences, University of Uyo and has the mandate to:
Initiate and promote research into the health/medical problems in Akwa Ibom State in particular and Nigeria in general.
Establish national and international collaborations and other support mechanisms for the University through the College of Health Sciences.
Undertake such other activities that are consistent with the objectives of the Institute and core values and mission of University of Uyo
The Institute was established to enhance the research efforts of the University in areas that emphasize local health care needs. Its research programmes focus on disease-specific intervention measures, in addition to research questions that will inform policies, strategies and interventions that address communicable and non-communicable diseases. Additionally, the Institute opens windows of opportunities for active engagement in capacity building and experience sharing in health and health related research.
Aim and Objectives
The aim and objectives of the Institute include the following:
To assemble a team of like-minded academics, committed to Research and Development to initiate and sustain research into various aspects of Medical, Para-medical and pharmaceutical challenges including Health Policy and Management, in its immediate environment and beyond, thereby contributing its quota to national and international health development.
To develop a Reference Research Laboratory as a reference point for research into various tropical infectious, communicable and non-communicable diseases and the development of effective remedies from available local sources.
To conduct collaborative research with individual scientists or groups in other disciplines within the University of Uyo and with similar institutions within and outside Nigeria.
To develop expertise in research into diseases prevalent in local environment as well as harnessing local remedies and practices from herbs and herbal preparations into effective and efficient therapeutic agents.
To seek funding support from any legitimate source(s) (individual or corporate) within and outside Nigeria for Research, Development and Innovations.
To earn the status of a “World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Research and Continuing Clinical Education in Tropical Diseases“.
To perform such other functions as may be relevant to its aim and objectives as assigned to it by the College.
To facilitate focused academic development in endemic and tropical through sound postgraduate education and research training for researchers.
To run internationally acclaimed practical laboratory and clinical short courses to improve diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases.
To provide continuing education in treatment of tropical diseases for senior primary health care workers, general medical practitioners, and clinicians through interactive onsite clinical teaching sessions and publication of printed and electronic teaching materials.
To offer research tracked degrees in relevant areas
Within this broad framework, the Institute’s
specific objectives
are grouped around
research, consultancy and training
.
Research Organs of the Institute
The research organs of the Institute include the following R&D Divisions/Units and Laboratories.
Units for Public Health and Clinical Epidemiology Research
HIV/AIDS ART programmes unit
Malaria, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Schistosomiasis, other tropical diseases unit
Field Epidemiology Unit for Physicians, Laboratory Technologists, Veterinary doctors/Lab. Technologists (in collaboration with FMOH for MPH (Field Epidemiology)
Health Education and Promotion
Health Surveillance/Screening Unit
Clinical Governance and Health Management cluster
Units for Maternal and Child Health Research
Promotion of Maternal Health
Safe Delivery/Maternal Mortality Unit
Unit for Promotion of Child/Adolescent Health
Reproductive Health including Fertility Services (plus Assisted Reproductive Procedures)
Units for General Health and Wellness
Prostatic Diseases Group
Schistosomiasis Research Group
Tropical Surgery Group
Other non-communicable diseases
Cancer
Trauma
Units for Health Policy Research
Provide national, regional and international consultancy services in tropical and international health
Working with government at Federal, State and Local levels to ensure research findings are used in policy and practice
Working with government in developing and evaluating system options for providing better health care
Units for Investigation on Disease Mechanism/Causative Agents
Biology/Molecular Biology
Signal Pathway and Therapeutic Targets
Disease Progression
Units for Pharmaceutical Agents from Plant Sources
Discovery of Bioactive/Therapeutic Agents in Plants/Herbs and Herbal Concoctions
Drug Development
Development and use of Nanonutrients
Units for Clinical Trial
Units for Contract Services
Sample Management
Bio-analytical Services
Toxicology Studies
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF THE INSTITUTE
Continuing Professional Development
Short Courses and Diploma
Operational Research Workshop
Research Proposal Design
Research Synthesis
Health Impact and Needs Assessment
Health Monitoring and Evaluation
Computing and Statistics
Training of Researcher in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Vision Statement
To be a centre of academic excellence by utilizing the available human and technological resources for teaching, research, community service and sustainable development.
Mission Statement
To diligently pursue scholarship and deploy its output for human capacity development and economic growth in the society, with active participation in ICT.
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