Victorien Tamegnon Dougnon - Ph.D.

URMAPha Universite D'Abomey-Calavi is proud to announce the selection of our researcher, Dr. Fréjus Ohouko, for the second cohort of the prestigious African STARS Young Professional Programme (YPP).

This flagship continental initiative, led by African STARS, is dedicated to shaping a new generation of African scientific leaders through advanced capacity building in research management, innovation, entrepreneurship, and strategic partnerships.

Following a highly competitive selection process, Dr. Fréjus Ohouko has been selected to join the teams at Institut Pasteur de Dakar, where he will further strengthen his expertise and contribute to transformative innovations in public health.

This programme represents a major stepping stone in his journey within health innovation and entrepreneurship—fields that are essential to addressing the pressing health challenges facing our continent. Through this opportunity, he will enhance his skills, build strategic collaborations, and amplify Benin’s voice in key sectors such as biotechnology, vaccination, and diagnostics.

In return, Dr. Ohouko is committed to:

- Strengthen local capacities through knowledge sharing and the dissemination of best practices;
- Promote the visibility of Beninese research through impactful and innovative projects;
- Contribute to sustainable progress in public health and the socio-economic development of Benin.

We firmly believe that this programme will provide a unique platform for his professional growth, foster lasting networks across the continent, and further advance the visibility and excellence of Beninese research.

Congratulations to Dr. Fréjus Ohouko on this remarkable achievement!

We wish him every success in this exciting new chapter and extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported him along the way.

From April 27th to May 10th, a delegation from Benin, including Dr. Kossi Brice Boris LEGBA, Ph.D and Sèmèvo Toussaint Delberson SOVEGNON from the Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of Natural Substances (URMAPha Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC)) at the University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC), Leading National Cordinator of the MINNAGAN project, and Prof. Christine Ajokè I. N OUINSAVI, our proud collaborator from the University of Parakou (UP), is conducting a work visit at Universidad San Jorge.
​This scientific mission is hosted by Dr. Víctor López, PharmD, MPharm, PhD, Professor of Pharmacology, Vice-Dean of Internationalization, and Principal Investigator of the Phyto-Pharm Group at the Faculty of Health Sciences (Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza).
​As part of the MINNAGAN Project and supported by Erasmus+, this visit aims to enhance expertise and competencies for the sustainable development of plant-based remedies and phytomedicines in Benin through knowledge-sharing and scientific innovation.
​We are engaging in high-level discussions and networking opportunities to strengthen the academic and research partnerships between our institutions. We look forward to the impactful outcomes of this collaboration and our shared commitment to sustainable healthcare solutions!