My name is Nnaemeka Emmanuel Nnadi. I am a medical Microbiologist My passion lies in deciphering how this changing climate fosters the emergence of novel and more formidable pathogens, posing a grave risk to human lives. Employing state-of-the-art technologies, I embark on a journey to uncover the intricate molecular evolution mechanisms driving the transformation of these pathogens, all while embracing the powerful one-health framework. My research delves deep into the complex web of interactions within microbial communities, with a sharp focus on their evolutionary trajectories. I wholeheartedly support the hypothesis that climate change is a catalyst for the birth of unprecedented pathogens, poised to threaten not only humans but also animals and plants alike
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Building Nigeria’s First Phage Bank: A Critical Weapon Against Antimicrobial Resistance
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This is well-written, and your reasoning is sound. However, I remain skeptical about the possibility of a credible census in Nigeria. The political elites often require inflated figures for political gain, while the southeastern region of the country has historically been reluctant to participate or cooperate in the census process.
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Mentorship is the keyword. To build local capacity that will meet local and global demands, training and support of local professionals that are willing to remain in the country is key but difficult.
Unlocking the Potential of Phage Display: Early Insights from the Slavcev Lab at the University of Waterloo
@Toby Tremlett🔹 Updates from the Centre for Phage Biology and Therapeutics, Jos, Nigeria
Greetings from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria!
I want to share some exciting updates on our work at the Centre for Phage Biology and Therapeutics. The Centre began with seed funding from Emergent Ventures to establish a phage bank. So far, we have set up a bank with the essential equipment needed for phage research.
Why is a phage bank essential for Nigeria and Africa?
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR):
The burden of AMR is overgrowing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By 2050, it is projected that 10 million lives will be lost annually due to drug-resistant infections, with 90% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Developing new antibiotics is slow, making phage therapy a viable and urgent alternative.Need-Driven Personalized Therapies:
A robust phage bank tailored to local pathogens lays the groundwork for personalized, need-driven phage therapy. This approach ensures that treatment options are directly relevant to our region’s unique challenges.Boosting Biotech Research:
Biotechnology research is underdeveloped in Nigeria and much of Africa. Phage research provides a scalable pathway to develop biotech products and foster the creation of innovative startups.
What could additional funding enable us to achieve?
Sustainable Electricity:
Secure a solar-powered solution to maintain freezer operations for phage preservation.Training the Next Generation:
Train more students in phage research. Currently, we are mentoring two Master’s students working on phages.Expanding Our Collection:
Isolate and characterize a larger library of phages targeting WHO-listed priority pathogens.Therapeutic Readiness:
Acquire facilities for phage purification to meet therapeutic-grade standards.Operational Support:
Support salaries for researchers and staff to sustain our efforts.
Upcoming Collaboration:
I will soon visit Dr. Roderick Slavcev’s lab at Theraphage Bio to learn advanced technologies for using phages in vaccine design and therapeutic development. This experience will help us explore homegrown phage-based solutions to address pressing health challenges.If you’d like to learn more or collaborate, please don’t hesitate to reach out at eennadi@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest and support in our mission to advance phage research in Africa.
Thanks for pointing it out. It should work now. I had put the https twice on my profile. Is there anything else you may need to verify my authenticity? I will be glad to do that.
I had an 80000 hours meeting recently and part of the suggestion was to make my post more like a tl:dr post. Not everyone reads long post.
I am not a scam, if you need proof I will show you proofs. I am just a desperate person facing extinction of my research project of several years that just needs help. I hope you see it that way.
Just to add, just because is coming from Nigeria doesn’t make it a scam too. We are not all scammers in this country
I only tagged to highlight my post
Here is my profile
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5mzOgPQAAAAJ&hl=en
Every Donation Counts: Help Us Power Our Research with Solar
Ensuring Stable Power for Life-Saving Research in Resource-Limited Setting
When the Lights go out on Science: A Personal Reflection on Months of Lost Phage research Due to Power Outage
Hi Rick, it’s great to connect with you! I have a few questions and would really appreciate hearing your perspective on them.
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Given that I haven’t yet had much success in securing substantial support for my phage-related projects, what strategies would you recommend for balancing the trade-off between relying on major funders and building a network of smaller donors, especially in niche fields like phage therapy research?
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Could you suggest effective ways to uncover what truly motivates funders, particularly those who might be interested in high-impact, emerging biomedical solutions? This insight would be invaluable in refining my approach for phage therapy projects.
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Based on your experience with EA organizations, what are some common fundraising mistakes to avoid when pitching early-stage, high-risk research? I’m particularly keen to understand where others might have gone wrong, as I work to gain support for my own phage research.
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How can I tap into the knowledge and expertise of existing funders to strengthen both my research and fundraising efforts? Additionally, are there effective ways to work with current funders to identify potential new funding sources within the global health sector?
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Thanks for your comment . Here is the breakdown Solar Power System Cost Breakdown
• Lithium Ion batteries (20kWh): 4,600,000 NGN • Hybrid inverter (16kVA): 1,800,000 NGN • Solar cells: 1,000,000 NGN • Cables: 72,000 NGN • Installation: 500 USD (800,000 NGN at 1600 NGN/USD) • Total in NGN: 8,272,000 NGN • Total in USD: 5,170 USD (at 1600 NGN/USD)
Power Outages Threaten to Undo Our Work: A Plea to Save Our Research
I just hope so too, its been 6 consecutive days. Our isolates are at risk.
I’ve been active here for some time, but I feel like my thoughts and ideas don’t quite align with the EA community. It often seems like there’s an expectation to think, write, or approach topics in a specific way, or to focus on what’s considered “interesting,” which may have cultural influences. I’ve been contemplating stepping back from writing here, as the forum seems to work best for those whose perspectives fall within its accepted norms.