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My name is Nnaemeka Emmanuel Nnadi. I am a medical Microbiologist My passion lies in deciphering how this changing climate fosters the emergence of novel and more formidable pathogens, posing a grave risk to human lives. Employing state-of-the-art technologies, I embark on a journey to uncover the intricate molecular evolution mechanisms driving the transformation of these pathogens, all while embracing the powerful one-health framework. My research delves deep into the complex web of interactions within microbial communities, with a sharp focus on their evolutionary trajectories. I wholeheartedly support the hypothesis that climate change is a catalyst for the birth of unprecedented pathogens, poised to threaten not only humans but also animals and plants alike
How others can help me
Secure funding, mentorship on how to run execute an impactful altruistic movement
How I can help others
If you have any questions about working in a resource-limited setting and wondering how to adapt the western idea to resource-limited settings.
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@Toby Tremlett🔹 Updates from the Centre for Phage Biology and Therapeutics, Jos, Nigeria
Greetings from Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria!
I want to share some exciting updates on our work at the Centre for Phage Biology and Therapeutics. The Centre began with seed funding from Emergent Ventures to establish a phage bank. So far, we have set up a bank with the essential equipment needed for phage research.
Why is a phage bank essential for Nigeria and Africa?
- Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR):
The burden of AMR is overgrowing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). By 2050, it is projected that 10 million lives will be lost annually due to drug-resistant infections, with 90% of these deaths occurring in Africa and Asia. Developing new antibiotics is slow, making phage therapy a viable and urgent alternative. - Need-Driven Personalized Therapies:
A robust phage bank tailored to local pathogens lays the groundwork for personalized, need-driven phage therapy. This approach ensures that treatment options are directly relevant to our region's unique challenges. - Boosting Biotech Research:
Biotechnology research is underdeveloped in Nigeria and much of Africa. Phage research provides a scalable pathway to develop biotech products and foster the creation of innovative startups.
What could additional funding enable us to achieve?
- Sustainable Electricity:
Secure a solar-powered solution to maintain freezer operations for phage preservation. - Training the Next Generation:
Train more students in phage research. Currently, we are mentoring two Master’s students working on phages. - Expanding Our Collection:
Isolate and characterize a larger library of phages targeting WHO-listed priority pathogens. - Therapeutic Readiness:
Acquire facilities for phage purification to meet therapeutic-grade standards. - Operational Support:
Support salaries for researchers and staff to sustain our efforts.
Upcoming Collaboration:
I will soon visit Dr. Roderick Slavcev's lab at Theraphage Bio to learn advanced technologies for using phages in vaccine design and therapeutic development. This experience will help us explore homegrown phage-based solutions to address pressing health challenges.
If you’d like to learn more or collaborate, please don’t hesitate to reach out at eennadi@gmail.com.
Thank you for your interest and support in our mission to advance phage research in Africa.
I had an 80000 hours meeting recently and part of the suggestion was to make my post more like a tl:dr post. Not everyone reads long post.
I am not a scam, if you need proof I will show you proofs. I am just a desperate person facing extinction of my research project of several years that just needs help. I hope you see it that way.
Just to add, just because is coming from Nigeria doesn’t make it a scam too. We are not all scammers in this country
I only tagged to highlight my post
Here is my profile
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Hi Rick, it’s great to connect with you! I have a few questions and would really appreciate hearing your perspective on them.
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Given that I haven’t yet had much success in securing substantial support for my phage-related projects, what strategies would you recommend for balancing the trade-off between relying on major funders and building a network of smaller donors, especially in niche fields like phage therapy research?
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Could you suggest effective ways to uncover what truly motivates funders, particularly those who might be interested in high-impact, emerging biomedical solutions? This insight would be invaluable in refining my approach for phage therapy projects.
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Based on your experience with EA organizations, what are some common fundraising mistakes to avoid when pitching early-stage, high-risk research? I’m particularly keen to understand where others might have gone wrong, as I work to gain support for my own phage research.
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How can I tap into the knowledge and expertise of existing funders to strengthen both my research and fundraising efforts? Additionally, are there effective ways to work with current funders to identify potential new funding sources within the global health sector?
Thanks for your comment . Here is the breakdown Solar Power System Cost Breakdown
• Lithium Ion batteries (20kWh): 4,600,000 NGN
• Hybrid inverter (16kVA): 1,800,000 NGN
• Solar cells: 1,000,000 NGN
• Cables: 72,000 NGN
• Installation: 500 USD (800,000 NGN at 1600 NGN/USD)
• Total in NGN: 8,272,000 NGN
• Total in USD: 5,170 USD (at 1600 NGN/USD)
Mentorship is the keyword. To build local capacity that will meet local and global demands, training and support of local professionals that are willing to remain in the country is key but difficult.