The Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is leading health research in West Africa to save lives and improve health across the world.
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SCC and ethics
The purpose of the Scientific Coordinating Committee (SCC) is to determine the scientific value, feasibility and methodology of proposed research projects and of on-going studies according to its terms of reference (TOR). Learn more about the procedure and how to apply for review.
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Resources
Browse additional resources such as annual reports, brochures, newsletters and videos.
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Research
Read about our research, the people leading each project, and view a collection of featured images for each theme.
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Laboratories
Find out more about our laboratory services, and download learning resources and laboratory request forms.
Useful links
Contact
MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
Atlantic Boulevard
Fajara
PO Box 273
Banjul
The Gambia
Telephone: (+220) (0) 4495835 / 4495443-6
Email: information@mrc.gm