Vaccine Research Centre, University Of Nigeria

Season's Greetings and Happy New Year 🎁

Our Deputy Director, Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi, represented the Vaccine Research Centre at the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) annual conference 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada! The conference, themed "United For Science in Global Health", brought together leading experts in tropical medicine and global health to share knowledge and advance research.

Dr. Chinwe's participation at the conference underscores our centre's commitment to cutting-edge research and collaboration in vaccine development. She made a presentation on Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria: The challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment Access. We are proud of her contributions to global health!

New Publication Alert!

Our team at the Vaccine Research Center, University of Nigeria, is thrilled to share our latest research findings on Prevalence of Human and Animal African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria: A Scoping Review.

Read the full article here: https://www.mdpi.com/3537688

Congratulations to Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi and the entire team at the Vaccine Research Centre, University Of Nigeria

New publication alert! Our team at the Vaccine Research Center, University of Nigeria, is proud to share our latest research findings on 👉🏻 Field observations on the use of rapid diagnostic tests for Human African Trypanosomiasis in Nigeria.
Read the full article here: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fitd.2025.1638558

Congratulations amazing team members 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
Chinwe Chukwudi, Omolara S. Adenekan, Clinton Iyi, Amadea Enwonwu, Michael Owoicho John, Uchenna Anyaorah, Glory Nweze, Chiwendu Jonadab, Chukwuebuka V. Ugwu, Ogugua Akwoba Joseph and Silva M. Anika

A big congratulations to Emeritus Professor S.M. Anika, Director of the Vaccine Research Centre, on being honored during the induction ceremony of newly graduated Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka! The Deputy Director, Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi, accompanied by other representatives from the Vaccine Research Centre, were on hand to celebrate this remarkable achievement, joining him as he received this well-deserved award. His legacy in the research world is truly remarkable, with groundbreaking contributions that have advanced our understanding of vaccines and diseases. As a dedicated mentor, he has inspired countless professionals to pursue careers in research and academia, and his protégés have gone on to make impactful contributions in their respective fields. Today, we celebrate not only his achievement but also the lasting impact he's had on the research community. Congratulations, Emeritus Professor S.M. Anika!

Exciting representation! Dr. Chinwe Chukwudi, Deputy Director, proudly represented the Vaccine Research Centre, University of Nigeria at the Strategic Retreat on Emerging Technologies in Nairobi, Kenya!

The retreat brought together experts to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and advance research in emerging technologies. We're excited to apply the insights gained to enhance our research and development efforts.

At the Vaccine Research Centre, our aim is to improve public health through innovative vaccine research and development, advancing science, and promoting global health security.

Building Partnerships for a Healthier Future

We're pleased to announce a strategic visit by the NITR field surveillance team and VRC partners to the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) and a meeting with the Director of the University of Nigeria Veterinary Teaching Hospital (UNVTH). This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing vaccine research and development.