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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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
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)
I just hope so too, its been 6 consecutive days. Our isolates are at risk.
Interestingly, there has been a large scale blockout in my entire state for 5 consecutive days now. My research project is ag stake, all the phages we stored and isolated is at stake.
This another aspect of a possible impact of a large scale blackout. Its impact on years of research is not known.
I agree with you. Animal Welfare efforts expansion needs to take this into consideration especially in LMICs. What are the incentives for switching to a cage-free system?
I quite agree, animal welfare is not a thing here in Nigeria. It will take more than just advocacy to achieve a cage-free farming and an improved animal welfare. So my thinking is, offer support to those who want to transition to cage-free systems. Who offsets their investment?
I will comment based on my personal experience as a small-scale poultry farmer. Due to space limitations, I chose to use the battery cage system for egg production. Ideally, I would have preferred a cage-free system, but the cost of building such infrastructure was beyond my reach. While it is unfortunate, this highlights the challenges many farmers face. When advocating for improved animal welfare, it is essential to understand these constraints and provide education, as well as financial support, to help farmers transition to more humane and sustainable practices.”
This version clarifies your experience, emphasizes the difficulty of transitioning to better systems, and focuses on the need for both education and funding to drive change.
So typically, anytime I have malaria, the struggle is which malaria drug works at that time. Sometimes, you need to take anti malaria drug twice to get solution. I know people that now use chloroquine
Thanks for this piece. This is particularly so because I hope to setup a biotech phage based company that will produce phage based solutions like phage thereby and phage vaccines. From my experience, when propeople talk about startups in LMICs the emphasis is usually on tech startups. The environment favors tech startups and not biotech startups.
I will give you my experience, we won an Emergent venture grant to setup a phage bank. This we have done and at the same time we have been working on two projects: Developing phage therapy for local strains of Psuedomonas and Salmonella typhi. We are pushing for enabling policies as well as how to move on to the next stage.
It will be interesting to read more about how to move to the next stage if you have a biotech startup experience.
So far, we have phages that kill 80% of our local strains. Planning to get on to pre-clinical trials. But thats the problem, which funder will agree to invest thousands of Dollars in an African biotech startup. If you have some thoughts on these issues I will be glad to read more or to interact.
Hi Morgan,
Thanks for reaching out! That sounds great – I’d be happy to connect and exchange ideas. Looking forward to your email.
Thanks Nick for your kind words! I am learning more about the EA community. I will grow with the community and hope to make much impact to my community as much as possible.
The idea is an interesting one.
Another idea we are exploring is to sample wastewater in military barracks. Since our military go to several countries for various interventions. They represent an important group too in the process. However, optimization of metagenomics processes and cost is critical.
TLDR:
I am a faculty member at Plateau State University, Nigeria, operating a charity laboratory focused on phage research for combating antimicrobial resistance. With a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology, I offer a real-life perspective from resource-limited settings. Seeking a remote or hybrid part-time position in global health, particularly interested in infectious disease mitigation. Ready to start within the next few months.
Skills & Background:
Current faculty at Plateau State University, Nigeria
Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology
Expertise in working in resource-limited settings and rural communities
Location/Remote: Open to remote or hybrid positions
Availability & Type of Work: Seeking part-time position .Available to start in the next few months
Resume/CV/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnaemeka-emmanuel-nnadi-a39298b5/
Email: eennadi@gmail.com
How the centre for Phage biology and therapeutics would use more funding.
At Centre for Phage Biology and Therapeutics, our purpose is to maximise positive impact and make a real difference in world health. We are currently leading the effort to establish a large phage biobank in Nigeria, which is a vital step in pandemic preparedness. Phages have enormous promise, from vaccine manufacture to fighting drug-resistant bacteria, and our programme is set to make important contributions in these areas.
To further our effect, we need 20,000 USD to install a solar energy system that will provide sustainable and efficient power to our −80 Freezers. This not only secures the viability of our phage preservation efforts but also aligns with the ethos of effective altruism by optimizing resource allocation for maximum positive outcomes.
Your support will not only advance phage technology but also contribute to a safer, healthier world.
If you wish to know more, feel free to reach out to us via eennadi@plasu.edu.ng
What an extraordinary idea! I’m connecting with you from Jos, Nigeria. Presently, we’re facing a shortage of electricity. For the last few days, we’ve only had electricity available from 12 am to 5:30 am daily. It’s challenging for many to grasp the importance of a solar power system in such a situation. The energy costs here are unfavourable as well, negatively impacting research endeavours. I had previously hoped to acquire solar energy to fuel my laboratory, but financial constraints stood in the way. I applaud this initiative; it has the potential to breathe new life into our rural community.
Thanks Jeff for the reply. I had written on climate change and emerging pathogens earlier. Here is the link to a thought I had earlier
Hi Jeff, thanks for your response. I hold a PhD in Medical Microbiology and am a lecturer in the Department of Microbiology, at Plateau State University, Bokkos, Nigeria. 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. I believe that climate change will make us more vulnerable to pathogens like fungi, however, I am realising that ” natural pandemics” may not be an existential risk based on Toby Ord’s opinion in “The Precipice”. Do you think funders will be willing to fund research focused on looking at how climate change will lead to the evolution of pathogens leading to “natural” pandemics?
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.