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• chidemannie 30 Apr 2014

  I'm making contacts in the South south of Nigeria (Delta state) and North West (Sokoto state) for local researchers to collaborate. Anyone in these areas kindly indicate.

• ALI Innocent 2 Dec 2013

  A new release from the WHO on guidelines of Implementation Research. very insightul. Make use of it and someone can start off a discussion on relevant issues.
  http://www.implementationresearchplatform.org/news/2013/10/09/irguidelaunch#.UpxzqCfG_Hs

• Anosa Uzoma 27 Nov 2013

  Hi all,

  I am Uzoma. An M&E Officer with an HIV NGO in Nigeria. I am also a member of an independent CRO involved in trials in Nigeria and a member of Society of Quality Assurance in Nigeria. Will be willing to contribute to this great initiative

  Thank you

• The Editorial Team 25 Nov 2013

  Dear all

  thanks so much for your positivity! The West/Central African faculty is about to meet to discuss working together to move forward with activities and networking in your area. What would you like to see happening in your area? Please post your ideas and thoughts.

  We'll keep you informed of everything planned by the group.

  Kind regards
  The Editorial Team

• Eleruweere Ayodele 14 Nov 2013

  Hi All, I am Eleruweere Ayodele,a third year medical student in University of Lagos,Nigeria. I attended the deeply enlightening GHT workshop held here in Lagos,November 6,2013. I am keen on research and believe in focusing and training the young minds, students with a strong interest in research. A training program for research minded students would be splendid.

• ogundokun Olusegun - Senior Contributor, Regional Faculty Committee Member 13 Nov 2013

  Hi everyone. I am a Biomedical Scientist and a Clinical Research Professional trained from one of the topmost Clinical Research Centre in Ontario, Canada. My specialty is in Clinical Trial Monitoring and Evaluation. I am presently a member of Global Health Trials Network (Nigeria Faculty), å member of Association of Clinical Research Professional, United Kingdom and also a member of Africa Society for Laboratory Medicine.
  I currently based in Nigeria. In case you want me to come and share my knowledge about Clinical Trial Monitoring in any part of the globe, you can contact me through:
  ogundokunolusegun@yahoo.com
  +234-8038302766.
  Thank you.

• Ezondu Pert Ogechukwu 12 Nov 2013

  Dear All,
  I am so excited to join this group. I am a Medical Laboratory Scientist that has so much interest in research. Now, I have a group that can lead me on. Whatever is your clinical research area I can even volunteer. I have seven years post graduate experience and currently running my masters program at University of Nigeria Nsukka. My major specialty is Chemical Pathology while minor specialty is Hematology. Do feel free to contact me. Thank you.
  Pert

• dr richard 9 Jan 2013

  CLINICAL TRIAL DIABETES. We will provide the drug and new Siemens clinic HbA1c and urinalysis machines if you can help with local ethics and regulatory procedures. In Phase 2 clinical trials in Europe, diabetics had all oral medications withdrawn and remained non diabetic for 4 months without any repeat treatment or other medication.
  
  HIV: We also seek a site for trial of new HIV drug. We will supply a CD4 count machine if required.

  If you are interested, please contact me at ndrresearch@aol.com.

  Thank you.
  Richard

  Attached files: Diabetes_EASD_HbA1c_with_legend.jpg
• Dr. Rasaq Oseni 8 Jan 2013

  Dear all,
  I am a Nigerian physician working as a medical expert with Bayer AG in Germany. I am interested in challenges facing clinical trial in Africa, particularly Nigeria, and ways of solving those hindrances.
  

• ETOUNDI OMGBA BLANCHE 4 Dec 2012

  Dear all; having a PhD in biochemistry, i am interested by every lab project in the management of noncommunicable diseases.

• Elizabeth Disu 4 Dec 2012

  Dear All,
  I am a paediatrician with a bias for neonatology. I have recently developed interest in SCD children and currently looking at post vaccine immunoglobulin levels among Sickle Cell Anaemia Children. I will be glad to benefit from the experience of anyone who has been involved with a similar research.

• chidemannie 14 Nov 2012

  wow its been a while, if theres anyone in search of a biochemist with IT skills call on me. As am running a Microsoft Certified IT Professional course at the moment to write my certification exams in December.
  also doctors and nurses interested in volunteering for at most 4weeks in a rural setting in lagos nigeria should contact me.

  www.equipnigeria.com
  

• JOSHUA NII TACKIE OFOLI 7 May 2012

  Hello, I am Joshua Nii Tackie Ofoli a Family Physician practicing in Abuja, Nigeria. I am interested in research in noncommunicable diseases including but not restricted to malaria, hypertension, diabetes and hepatitis as well as maternal and child health. I need information on how I can actively participate in any ongoing training and research going on.
  

• chidemannie 23 Jan 2012

  Good day,
  I am Benyeogor Emmanuel a fresh biochemist. Am currently in service (a one year national youth service corp scheme) in Nigeria and would be passing out in June 2012. I am looking forward to oppurtunities to apply and gain hand on experience and skill as regards clincal trials and research as is my ambition.

  Farida Maam or anyone who can refer me or assist me in achieving this will be helping the world as i am keen on and believe in Bionics and a perfect Global health system.

  Am up for volunteering and internship in this regards.

  Thanks

  www.emmanuelib.blogspot.com
  chidemannie@gmail.com

• ALI Innocent 28 Nov 2011

  Hi All out there,

  I am Innocent ALI, 2011 PhD candidate and a poverty Related and Neglected Tropical Diseases College Fellow(www.prd-college.eu) based in the University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon. The Biotechnology Centre where I work is one of the main research centre for tropical diseases research. I have some experience in phase II, III and IV clinical trials sponsored both by the Gates Foundation, WHO/TDR and Industry. We are happy that The Biotechnology Centre will be the focal centre for faculty in the Central African sub-Region. We are planning to host the first workshop for knowledge sharing and networking for trialists working in this subregion. we shall welcome resources that will make our workshop very fruitful. I will be sharing some experience and challenges we have had and how we set out to overcome this in the particular areas of trial initiation process, community engagement, trial approvals etc.

  regards

  Innocent

• Tracey Chantler 19 Oct 2011

  Just to say sorry the above pub med links do not work, however you can search for these articles using Pub Med, or google scholar.

  Best wishes,
  Tracey
  

• Tracey Chantler 19 Oct 2011

  Dear all,

  My name is Tracey Chantler and I work at GHT office in the Uk. I have some experience in working on an co-ordinating vaccine trials in the Uk and in Western Kenya. I also have a strong interest in qualitative research and currently I am involved in reviewing innovating approaches in trial monitoring. This work is premised on the notion that we need sensible and pragmatic quidelines which reflect the risks posed to patients and do not draw our attention away from patients/trial participants.

  I was interested to read about Sreedhar's GCP Help Desk. However I could not access it, I found your Linked in page. Could you please, post the link again.

  I would also like us to think carefully about equating ethical practice in clinical trials with GCP. The following viewpoint article is very helpful in thinking about this. It is written by some very respected scientists in the USA, Canada and the UK.

  Lancet. 2005 Jul 9-15;366(9480):172-4.
  The Good Clinical Practice guideline: a bronze standard for clinical research.
  Grimes DA, Hubacher D, Nanda K, Schulz KF, Moher D, Altman DG.
  SourceFamily Health International, Research Triangle Park, NC, USA. dgrimes@fhi.org

  This is the PUB Med link to this paper,you may be able to access the full text article here.

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Grimes%2C%20bronze%20standard

  Here is another viewpoint article which draws on investigators experiences of conducting trials in Kenya and Thailand.

  See 1 article found using an alternative search:

  Lancet. 2011 May 7;377(9777):1553-5. Epub 2011 Feb 19.
  Clinical research: time for sensible global guidelines.
  Lang T, Cheah PY, White NJ.

  The pub med link is as follows:

  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=lang%2C%20T%20%26%20time%20for%20sensible%20guidelines

  Thanks,

  Tracey

• sreedharsmail 16 Sep 2011

  Hello,

  Don't miss this chance to put your views and learn about the best practices in conducting clinical trials with the industry speaker NADINA C. JOSE, MD, Former Director for Global Clinical Site Management and Monitoring for the Asia–Pacific region, Allergan Inc, USA

  MakroCare is is excited to announce the Webinar on Clinical Trials : Asia-Pacific Perspective. This is of no cost; however has limited member registrations available. So make sure you are registered.

  Don't delay! Sign up right away at http://www.makrocare.com/index.php/en/webinaronlinereg . You wouldn't want to miss out.

  Date : Friday, 23rd September 2011
  Timings:
  7:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
  4:30 PM to 5:30 PM IST
  7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Singapore

  Webinar: From your own Desk (Internet connection and head set / speakers)

  For More info regarding this please check out the link http://www.makrocare.com/index.php/en/events/220--webinarclinical-trials-asia-pacific-perspective

  See you on the live webinar!

  Thanks and Regards,
  Dr Sreedhar
  MakroCare Team

• sreedharsmail 9 Aug 2011

  Hi

  I am Postgraduate Medical Doctor with more then 10yrs experience in Medical field which includes Family Practitioner, Faculty in the department of Anatomy,Clinical Research professional.Presently working as Sr.Manager-SiteManagement operations,Makrocare Clinical Research Ltd,Hyderabad.

  I have worked with many reputed organizations like 1) Max Neeman International, Delhi, India. 2)Pinnacle Clinical Research Ltd, Hyderabad, India 3) Clinical Trial Wing , Asha Hospital, Hyderabad.

  I have successfully handled global clinical trials in diversified therapeutic segments. I had participated in various national and global clinical trial audits. I have sound knowledge of clinical trial operations and site management operations. Also, I have participated various national and international audits and regulatory inspections.

  I would Like to introduce you to GCP HelpDesk Website

  In this website you will find Good Clinical Practice (GCP) related information for the Clinical Research Industry professionals on request. The GCP HelpDesk is designed to provide information for clinical research professionals with questions regarding handling, conducting and managing clinical research as per GCP, FDA and other Regulations. This HelpDesk is aimed to provide transparency from resources and expertise in the field of Clinical Reasearch with the recent developments and changes in the guidelines for clinical research professionals. The GCP HelpDesk is a searchable website that will match the question with solution by industry experts and other dedicated sites to a specific area. Both simple and complicated questions are welcomed by the GCP HelpDesk and we will provide you the answer, if not hope to point you to the one who can. The GCP HelpDesk service is completely free and you can search for required information or by sending an email to GCP Help Desk by including your full name, email address, valid phone number, and a brief description of the problem. We will get back to you through email.

• Zoumana Isaac TRAORE 13 May 2011

  Dear Frida,
  Thanks so much. Actually we will be working on PYRAMAX (pyronaridine/artesunate) / EURARTESIM (DHA/piperaquine) Longitudinal Phase IIIb/IV study financed by European and developing countries clinical trials partnership (http://www.edctp.org/Calls-and-Grants.501.0.html). from 2006 to 2009 we have worked on Novartis dispersible formulation of Co-Artem and on Pfizer Chloroquine+Azitromycim in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria. We have also an vaccine trials team who have worked on AMA1, MSP1, MSP3.... malaria candidate vaccine. we have a wealth of expertise and facilities to deal with all kind of trials here in Mali. Furtheremore we have a Certified Clinical laboratory.
  I have recently create a group in clinical research in Africa on Linkedin.com (http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Clinical-Research-Africa-3856859?mostPopular=&gid=3856859)

  Best regards

  Isaac