Medical Academy urges FG to fund genomic research
- ✦According to him, research funding would also encourage young scientists to pursue careers in the field.
- It said sustained funding for genomic research would improve healthcare delivery, create jobs, and strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to tackle diseases.
- We should also participate in research when we are invited to do so.
- According to him, research funding would also encourage young scientists to pursue careers in the field.
The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has urged the FG to fund genomic research to develop affordable treatments, prepare for pandemics, and boost hea
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L-R: Professor Mayowa Owolabi, FAMedS (Academy Secretary, Academy of Medical Sciences), Professor Oladapo, Ashiru FAMedS (Foundation President, Academy of Medical Sciences), Emeritus Professor Frank Osato Giwa-Osagie, FAMedS (Outgoing President, Academy of Medical Sciences), Professor Sunday Chinenye, FAMedS (Guest Speaker, Augustine Ohwovoriole Annual Memorial Lecture), Olor'ogun Dr Sonny Kuku, FAMedS (BoT Chairman, Academy of Medical Sciences), Professor Joseph Ahaneku, FAMedS (Incoming President, Academy of Medical Sciences) at the Academy's Annual Scientific Conference/Annual Augustine Ohwovoriole Annual Memorial Lecture held in Lagos on Friday, 30th of October The Academy of Medical Sciences of Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to increase investment in biomedical research to develop affordable treatments for diseases and prepare the country for future pandemics.
