DELTAS
Sub-Saharan African Network for TB/HIV Research Excellence (SANTHE)
Led by Prof Thumbi Ndung’u, the Africa Health Research Institute/University of KwaZulu-Natal based SANTHE consortium empowers African scientists to combat HIV, Tuberculosis and HIV/TB co-infection through pioneering basic, clinical and translational research.
Malaria Research Capacity Development in West and Central Africa (MARCAD)
Led by Prof Oumar Gaye, MARCAD seeks to train a core group of African scientists in West and Central Africa who will be able to provide relevant answers for the control and elimination of malaria. One PhD and two post-docs fellows are hosted at each partner institution across five African countries (Mali, The Gambia, Cameroon, Ghana and Senegal). Postdoctoral fellows and PhD students are integrated into established research teams with senior scientists in participating institutions within a stimulated research environment.
Makerere University – Uganda Virus Research Institute Centre of Excellence for Infection & Immunity Research and Training (MUII-plus)
MUII-plus is a collaborative capacity-building and research programme supporting excellence in infection and Immunity led by Prof Alison Elliott. Based at the UVRI campus in Entebbe, Uganda, MUII-plus attracts bright young biomedical researchers in Uganda and provides access to some of the best labs and research support in East Africa. It also provides access to collaborations with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Cambridge University, and other leading international centres.
West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP)
Led by Dr Gordon Awandare, the University of Ghana based WACCBIP consortium seeks to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and control of tropical diseases in sub-Saharan Africa by providing advanced-level training and research excellence in cell and molecular biology. WACCBIP’s goal is to become a major hub for biomedical research training & a leading producer of home-grown African science.
Sub-Saharan African Consortium for Advanced Biostatistical Training (S2ACABT)
Led by Professor Tobias Chirwa, the University of the Witwatersrand based SSACAB consorti therefore brings together over 20 African and Northern academic and research institutions to develop and improve biostatistical skills among researchers. The goal of our consortium is to create research nodes of excellence to grow the discipline and a biostatistical network to nurture researchers with advanced skills and expertise.
African Mental Health Research Initiative (AMARI)
Led by Dr Dixon Chibanda, AMARI aims to equip researchers to lead high quality mental health research programmes that meet the needs of their countries, and to establish a sustainable career path for these researchers. A particular focus is on integrating mental, neurological and substance use (MNS) research into existing programmes such as HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health work.