In recognition of young women scientists who have made significant contributions to science, Dr Eniyou Cheryll Oriero and Isatou Sarr recently received an Early Career Women Scientist award.
Results from our recent study showed that variation in vector species and insecticide resistance in The Gambia is associated with malaria endemicity; with a notably higher prevalence of infection and insecticide resistance in the east of the country.
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a devastating condition that affects an estimated 34 million people worldwide, with sub-Saharan African countries bearing the heaviest burden.
Attended by over 100 staff and partners from West Kiang, the launching of MRC Unit The Gambia 2016-2021 Quinquennial (5-year strategic plan) in Keneba Field station was a remarkable success.
Results from a recent study conducted at MRC Unit The Gambia show that twins make a significant contribution to the high burden of neonatal and post-neonatal mortality in The Gambia
Bacterial sepsis remains a leading cause of death among neonates with Staphylococcus aureus, group B streptococcus (GBS) and Streptococcus pneumoniae identified as the most common causative pathogens in Africa.
To further strengthen MRC Unit The Gambia (MRCG)’s relationship with the surrounding community in West Kiang, Keneba Field Station will be hosting an Open Day, showcasing both The Unit’s clinical and research work in the region.
The launch of MRC Unit The Gambia 2016-2021 Quinquennial (5-year strategic plan) in Basse Field station on 11 May 2016 was a remarkable success. It was attended by over 100 staff and partners from the Upper River Region (URR)
The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Awareness Week celebrations and the launching of MRC and Me Wellbeing Programme in Basse was a remarkable success. The three-day celebration which ended on the 29 April 2016
Modupeh Betts is a Trainee Bioinformatician within the Nutrition Theme of MRC Unit The Gambia (MRCG). Modupeh has been recently awarded an exciting fellowship with the Nutrition Theme as a Trainee Bioinformatician
Dembo Kanteh the first Head of the Research Support Office (RSO) plays a pivotal leadership role in managing, identifying and developing strategies to optimize the grants administration process of MRC Unit The Gambia (MRCG).
Dr Eniyou Cheryll Oriero, an early career Research Scientist with a keen interest in Molecular biology and Infectious disease research.