Mosquito modification programme aiming to eliminate malaria receives US$15m
A global programme that aims to modify mosquitoes so they are unable to transmit malaria has received a grant to fund its next phase of expansion.
£17m awarded to develop globally important vaccine hubs
Imperial researchers will lead two hubs to improve global access to life-saving vaccines.
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Black History Month 2023 Spotlight: Professor Hippolite Amadi
Professor Amadi discusses his work to provide frugal Medical Technology for low & middle-income countries and how Nigeria has influenced his research.
Nigerian Science Prize win and presidential honour for Imperial medical engineer
An Imperial pioneer of low-cost newborn care systems in Nigeria has won the Nigeria Science prize, with congratulations from the country’s president.
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UN Science Summit heralds coming revolution in digital health diagnostics
Imperial together with its UK and African partners showcased the transformative potential of digital diagnostics at the recent UNGA Science Summit.
Commemorating the life and career of Professor Sir Gordon Conway
A tribute to Professor Sir Gordon Conway, co-founder of the Centre for Environmental Policy, who passed in July 2023 at the age of 85 years.
Imperial seeks to expand partnerships in Southeast Asia and Africa
Earlier this summer, Imperial’s Global Development Hub led exploratory missions to Thailand, the Philippines, Rwanda and Kenya.
African seed fund kick-starts innovative research partnerships
The African seed fund supports a range of research projects with partners in Africa – strengthening ties between Imperial and the continent.
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‘When I think about the burden of sickle cell disease - it keeps me up at night’
For World Sickle Cell Day we interview Prof Julie Makani on her career so far, African science and the growing interest in Sickle Cell Disease.
Imperial’s international scholars reflect on life-changing opportunities
More than a hundred international scholars from 37 countries joined diplomats, academics and funders to celebrate their achievements at Imperial.
