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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Strengthening biosafety and biosecurity in The #Gambia MRCG is participating in a national workshop to establish the National Biosafety and Biosecurity Technical Working Group, bringing together key stakeholders to advance #OneHealth, preparedness and #HealthSecurity. @lshtmcepr.bsky.social

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We are pleased to play a central role in a £5 million international research programme aiming to better understand & fight #StrepA. This will enable researchers investigate how early-life exposure to Group A Streptococcus shapes immunity & contributes to heart disease. More 👉 tinyurl.com/yun4wwrk

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MRCG at LSHTM to play key role in £5 million global programme to advance

MRCG at LSHTM to play key role in £5 million global programme to advance understanding of Strep A disease | LSHTM

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#JobAlert Are you an IT professional with a background in network management? Join our team as a Network and Telecommunications Manager, responsible for maintaining and securing our LAN, WAN, & telephone infrastructure. To apply, visit👉 tinyurl.com/25dxez43 Deadline: 4th October 2026

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It’s #WorldPatientSafetyDay From rigorous ethical reviews and informed consent to safety monitoring and adherence to #GoodClinicalPractice, we work to protect the dignity, rights and wellbeing of participants in our #HealthResearch. #PatientSafety #HealthSecurity #HealthForAll

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Proud to launch the 4th #WANETAM, bringing together 2️⃣9️⃣institutions for a new 5️⃣-year programme to strengthen research capacity & health systems. What’s 🆕 ✅#ClinicalTrial Research capacity & ✅#EpidemicPreparedness & more WANETAM4 seeks to tackle #TB, #HIV & #malaria @globalhealthedctp3.bsky.social

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🆕research suggests that exposure to extreme heat may increase the risk of stillbirth in The #Gambia. Published in @thelancet.com Regional Health – Africa, the study highlights the potential implications of rising temperatures for #Maternal and newborn health. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/yzr3nhm9

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New study finds heat exposure may increase risk of stillbirth in The Gambia

New study finds heat exposure may increase risk of stillbirth in The Gambia | LSHTM

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉Congratulations to our colleague Dr Esin Nkereuwem, Assistant Professor on being awarded the UCSF Center for Tuberculosis Global Fellowship! The fellowship will support his research into the long-term respiratory effects of childhood #TB, using AI-assisted radiology. #TBResearch #ChildHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📢 Applications are open! CARisSA is offering a FREE 8-week online course: “Cardiovascular Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: Epidemiology, Health Systems and Clinical Trials.” Apply 👉 tinyurl.com/z3uvp3y3 Deadline: 14th September 2026. For enquiries: CARisSA_training@lshtm.ac.uk

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A delegation of journalists & malaria experts from China visited our Unit to explore our research capacity and infrastructure, contributions to malaria control, and ongoing work on malaria vaccines. The visit was organised by Peking University, with support from the #GatesFoundation China Office.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

We welcome a delegation from #AfricaCDC for a 4️⃣day visit as part of @cepi.net Continental Research Preparedness Programme & the Hub-and-Spoke initiative. The visit is an opportunity to highlight our research impact & capacity building work for more reslilent & stronger health systems in #Africa.

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

🦟 A mosquito colony with origins dating back to 1975 is still helping scientists study malaria today. For #WorldMosquitoDay, go behind the scenes at @lshtm.bsky.social and @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social to meet the mosquitoes supporting malaria research. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4hJprob

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MARCAD Plus @marcadplus.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

As part of her #MARCADPlus PhD project, Soumba Keita is undertaking a four-week scientific immersion at @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social to strengthen her technical & analytical expertise in #malaria immunology through hands-on training in Luminex assays & sample processing. #GlobalHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Today, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the West Africa Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science to strengthen collaboration in research, training, capacity building, & professional development, advancing scientific excellence & public health across #WestAfrica. #Partnerships

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

As part of efforts to strengthen science education & research in The #Gambia, we donated lab coats, safety goggles & gloves to the University of The Gambia Chemistry Club. This will ensure that students have the safety tools to excel in their scientific endeavors. #InvestingInEducation

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

It’s #WorldHepatitisDay! Today, we joined the #Gambian Ministry of Health's National Hepatitis Control Programme and other partners at a press briefing to highlight ongoing efforts to prevent, detect, and eliminate #HepatitisB in #TheGambia. #LetsBreakItDown

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

📢 Our Science Issue 3 is here! Explore exciting updates on 3D printed prosthetic sockets in #Gambia, #AI innovations for disease detection, community engagement, & partnerships advancing #HealthResearch in Africa & beyond. Read the Newsletter here ↩️ tinyurl.com/n9wnvdu2

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

📢 We invite applications from #WestAfrican researchers for a full-time PhD studentship within the CARisSA project. Application forms can be requested via email: mrcg-training@lists.lshtm.ac.uk Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/9du4d76c 🗓️30 July 2026 @kemriwellcome.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢 We invite African researchers to apply for a fully funded PhD within the InDiE Consortium (Measles Case Study), funded by @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/ykh5unha Contact: oghenebrume.wariri@lshtm.ac.uk | mrcg-training@lists.lshtm.ac.uk 🗓️30 July 2026

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are excited to share the launch of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital clinical trial centre! Proud to have partnered with @cepi.net to strengthen #ClinicalTrials capacity & #EpidemicPreparedness efforts in #WestAfrica. #ClinicalResearch #Partnerships #ResearchCapacity

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Our 2-day malaria retreat is underway! Great to be joined by colleagues from @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social (online) and @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social as we collaborate, share insights, and plan the next steps in our malaria research. #Malaria #GlobalHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

📢 Applications are open for a full-time PhD in #MalariaVaccine Immunology (R21 vaccine). Focus on "Effect of age & malaria exposure on immune responses (infants–adults) in The #Gambia & #BurkinaFaso." Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/2mjct9me Deadline: 10 July 2026, 16:00 GMT. #EndMalaria

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Kick-off meeting today for the @dfg.de funded project on De-biased & Interpretable Foundation Models to Reconstruct Health History from Fundus Images in #Gambia, with @unituebingen.bsky.social. Leveraging AI + retinal imaging to improve fair, early disease detection in #Africa. @philipp.hertie.ai

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

We are excited to kick off a 4-day Researcher Leadership & Grant Writing Workshop with early & mid-career researchers from 10 African countries. Thanks to the @nihr.bsky.social RIGHT Call 7 CARisSA Project, it seeks to empower participants with strategies required to lead & excel in research.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Caregivers and health care workers welcome new child-friendly #TB diagnosis study inThe #Gambia. Published in @bmj.com, the study shows this @who.int recommended approach is acceptable but may be embarrassing for adolescents. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/5epwf99b #ChildhoodTB #GlobalHealth

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Caregivers in The Gambia welcome stool testing for childhood TB diagnosis, new

Caregivers in The Gambia welcome stool testing for childhood TB diagnosis, new study finds | LSHTM

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Today we launch the first pilot project on 3D-printed prosthetic leg technology in The #Gambia for people living with disabilities. Funded by #EuropeanUnion, this seeks to improve equitable access to prosthetic solutions for people with below-knee amputations. #HealthInnovation #GlobalHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

#HappeningNow We have commenced a three-day workshop to strengthen evidence synthesis skills for PhD students through practical training in systematic reviews & #MetaAnalysis, supported by the @who.int/TDR Clinical Research Leadership Fellowship. #CapacityBuilding #HealthResearch

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Empowering African Health Professionals! Watch the highlights of our 4th edition of the Introductory Course in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (ICEMS) More 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCHW...

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Introductory Course in Epidemiology and Medical Statistics - 2026, at MRCG at LSHTM.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

#PublicationAlert 🚨 A new study published in @plos.org identified priority fungal infections among patients with #TB-like symptoms who tested negative for TB. The findings highlight the need for improved diagnostic testing to support accurate treatment and care. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/zfxzsm4d

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New study identifies priority fungal infections among patients with TB-like

New study identifies priority fungal infections among patients with TB-like symptoms in The Gambia | LSHTM

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It’s #ClinicalTrialsDay! Our clinical trials continue to improve healthcare, save lives, and strengthen communities through research & partnerships. We thank our staff, partners and communities driving research excellence every day. #ResearchExcellence #GlobalHealth #HealthResearch

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#OpportunityAlert🚨 Applications are invited for our Researcher Leadership & Grant Writing Workshop in collaboration with @nihr.bsky.social RIGHT Call 7 CARisSA Project & @kemriwellcome.bsky.social. Read more 👉 tinyurl.com/2n9mbyta 📅Daedline: 30th May 2026 #HealthResearch #GlobalHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Advancing learning and knowledge exchange across the sub-region! @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social joined global research experts at the 17th Annual #WARIMA Conference & Workshops. Also marking WARIMA’s 20th anniversary, this year focuses on “Compliance = Quality Research.” #WARIMAConf17 #Collaboration

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

MRCG and UNICEF The Gambia reaffirmed their strategic partnership following a courtesy visit by Unit Director Prof. Ed Clarke to UNICEF Representative Nafisa Binte Shafique. Discussions focused on maternal and child health, nutrition, vaccines, malaria, TB, and climate-related health challenges.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

#HappyFriday! 🎉 A new edition of our Our Science #Newsletter is here, showcasing highlights from across the Unit from key activities to recent achievements driving our work forward. Read the latest issue here ⤵️ tinyurl.com/3j2maaer #HealthResearch #ResearchImpact

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Access to timely emergency care for mothers & newborns can save lives. Together with partners, we convene a national policy engagement meeting to address stillbirths in #Gambia, review evidence on drivers & care gaps, & co-design priority actions to improve #Maternal & newborn survival.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Reinforcing ethical #research oversight inThe #Gambia! A 2-day training for current & newly nominated members of the Gambia Government/MRCG Joint Ethics Committee seeks to enhance skills in reviewing human subject studies. Building capacity for integrity, participant protection & ethical research.

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We are proud to celebrate the recognition of our staff as Honorary Fellows and Fellows of the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science at its Scientific Regional Conference. 🎉Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! #WestAfricaHealth

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Our Unit Director, Prof Ed Clarke, paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Health among his first official engagements. The meeting reaffirmed our longstanding partnership and shared commitment to advancing public health research in support of national priorities. #Partnerships

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#OpportunityAlert: Project Manager – Post Award Are you an experienced project manager with a passion for research and impact? Join us to oversee a dynamic portfolio of projects and drive successful delivery. 📅 Deadline: 19 May 2026 Apply: tinyurl.com/a4pym2bx

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Fatou’s story is a reminder that #VaccinesWork across generations. From questions to confidence, her journey shows how immunization protects children, strengthens families & builds trust in healthcare. 👉 Read her story: tinyurl.com/2pmpdu4m #WorldImmunizationWeek @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social

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For Every Generation, Vaccines Work: Fatou’s Story of Trust, Protection and Hope

For Every Generation, Vaccines Work: Fatou’s Story of Trust, Protection and Hope | LSHTM

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

What’s your message to the 🌍 on #WorldImmunizationWeek? Research done @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social has contributed to strengthening the Expanded Programme Immunization schedule locally & worldwide, giving children, families & communities the protection they need to thrive and live healthy lives.

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LSHTM Malaria Centre @lshtm-malaria.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

New research led @ndeyfa2.bsky.social, a PhD student @lshtm.bsky.social shows #malaria drug resistance isn’t driven by a single mutations but a complex combination of genetic changes that help parasites with legacy mutations survive newer treatments. Read more 👉 bit.ly/49aMu5W

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

For every generation, #VaccinesWork. Vaccination is key to preventing mother-to-child transmission of #HepatitisB. @who.int recommends a birth dose within 24 hours of birth for all newborns, protecting lives from the very start. #WorldImmunizationWeek @lshtm-vaccines.bsky.social

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Today, we celebrate the progress vaccines have made in protecting lives & call for bold leadership because #prevention is safer, cheaper & more sustainable. From MenAfriVac to MenFive both studies conducted at #MRCG have proven to protect lives of babies & adults. #WorldImmunizationWeek

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Earlier today, we joined the #Gambia’s National Malaria Control Program & partners at a press briefing to highlight ongoing efforts to combat #Malaria in #Gambia This year’s theme “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.” calls for renewed commitment and collective action. #WorldMalariaDay

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MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Ahead of #WorldMalariaDay, we are proud to partner with the National Malaria Control Program at the #Gambian Ministry of Health to support national commemoration activities. Together, we continue to strengthen awareness and collective action in the fight against malaria in #Gambia. #EndMalaria

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