AMR EDGE: Become Africa's Next Leader in AMR Diagnostics, Genomics & Epidemiology

"For my own research, the lessons from this workshop are directly applicable. By learning how to generate pure cultures, minimize contamination, and situate results within the context of metadata, I can now strengthen the integrity of my datasets and improve the translational impact of my findings. I would highly recommend it to colleagues who want to elevate the quality of their bacterial identification workflows."

Dr. Alberta Ayebi

Medical Doctor & PhD Candidate, Ghana

"My training at NMIMR in Accra was a pivotal moment in my professional journey. It provided me with a comprehensive understanding of antimicrobial resistance mechanisms and genomics. Since completing the training, I have been able to apply these skills directly to support genomic surveillance and enhance laboratory capacity within my institution. My success led to a job at a genomic sequencing core facility."

Albert Gangbadja

Bioinformatician, Benin

"Participating in the two sequencing and bioinformatics trainings at NMIMR, was one of the most transformative learning experiences in my career. These trainings gave me invaluable hands-on experience using Illumina MiSeq and MinION sequencers, and the chance to learn how to build and run my own bioinformatics pipelines from scratch."

Luria Leslie Founou

Head of Research; The Centre of Expertise and Biological Diagnostic of Cameroon, Cameroon

"Attending the training on Data Management for Whole Genome Sequencing has been highly beneficial to my work. The sessions provided practical knowledge on handling, organizing, and analyzing large genomic datasets. Overall, the training has significantly strengthened my capacity to manage genomic data effectively and ensure data integrity for downstream analysis."

Roland Tetteh Kom-Zuta

Deputy Chief Medical Laboratory Scientist, Ghana

"This experience strengthened my technical skills, expanded my professional network, and renewed my commitment to advancing AMR surveillance at the Animal Health Sentinel Laboratory, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. I am also delighted to share that I successfully passed the recently released QWArS examination results, a testimony to the program’s quality, depth, and impact."

Dr. Kabiru Haliru Ahmad

Veterinary Bacteriologist & Consultant, Nigeria

"The hands on training enhanced my technical proficiency and confidence in using bioinformatic tools. I have since remained committed to applying data-driven approaches to combat AMR by continuously learning and collaborating in advancing evidence-based antimicrobial surveillance."

Mulemba Samutela, PhD

Senior Lecturer and Assistant Dean Undergraduate Studies, School of Health Sciences, University of Zambia, Zambia