A joint workshop between the UK's National Biofilm Innovation Centre and the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Nottingham
Department Name: School of Life Sciences
Abstract
Ghana
Publications
National Biofilms Innovation Centre
(2024)
Antimicrobial Discovery and Biobanking Workshop Report
| Description | The areas of synergism for future collaborations in AMR and biobanking between the University of Ghana and NBIC partners were identified and a public report on this published. This has lead to further funding from FCDO for a researcher from Ghana to carried out an AMR relevant research project at the University of Nottingham as a way to initiate exchange of researchers between the two countries. There has also been joint engagement on social media discussions on the key areas of the workshop to increase the global awareness. |
| Exploitation Route | NBIC is currently working with the University of Ghana on grant applications for further funding to expand the collaborative work already initiated. This will be of benefit to both UK and Ghana researchers. |
| Sectors | Healthcare |
| Description | Investigation of molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial hetero-resistance, particularly with regards to bacterial cell communication (quorum sensing) and biofilm associated genes |
| Amount | £50,000 (GBP) |
| Organisation | Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) |
| Sector | Public |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Start | 01/2025 |
| End | 01/2026 |
| Description | Antimicrobial Discovery and Biobanking Workshop - Accra (Ghana) |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Postgraduate students |
| Results and Impact | This workshop brought together researchers and industry representatives from the UK and Ghana to establish a new partnership between the UK's National Biofilms Innovation Centre (NBIC), the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens (WACCBIP) and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) in Ghana to address biofilm-related challenges within areas of biobanking and antimicrobial discovery. The workshop enabled the understanding of the expertise, facilities, technologies, and capabilities available through each centre (NBIC, WACBIP and NMIMR) and scope out opportunities for future research collaborations. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| Description | News Story on WACCBIP website reporting on the Workshop 'Antimicrobial Discovery and Biobanking' |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Engagement focused website, blog or social media channel |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | International |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | News article published on the website of University of Ghana / WACCBIP reporting on the Workshop between WACCBIP and NBIC. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2023 |
| URL | https://www.waccbip.org/news-events/news/breaking-barriers-in-antimicrobial-discovery-uk-and-ghana-f... |
| Description | University of Nottingham Africa Interest Forum Researcher Sandbox June 5th 2024 |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an activity, workshop or similar |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Local |
| Primary Audience | Professional Practitioners |
| Results and Impact | A University of Nottingham event to share activities that are going on with involvement of Africa. The National Biofilms Innovation Centre activities in Ghana were presented. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2024 |