Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)

💖🎗️The Power of Health Research This #BreastCancerAwareness Month, we at AREF know the pink ribbon is a symbol of hope and unity. But awareness is only the first step. As highlighted by AREF staff, Abbis B. Ceesay and Jarrai Kebbeh, AREF stands firmly behind the dual message: 🔍#EarlyDetection Saves Lives: Encourage your networks to prioritise screenings and self-exams. 🔍#Research Finds the Cures: Health research is absolutely necessary because it transforms the unknown into life-saving knowledge. It allows us to move beyond simply treating cancer to understanding, predicting, and ultimately preventing it. Awareness is essential, but investing in the science is how we secure a healthier future. Let's support the scientists, clinicians, and advocates who are working tirelessly. Donate here: https://bit.ly/46Hd32u #BreastCancerAwareness #AfricanResearch #ScienceSavesLives

🎉 Congratulations to our Hepatitis Research Group lead, Dr. Gibril Ndow, recipient of the First Place 2025 Professor Sir Tumani Corrah KBE MRG Prize for Excellence by the Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF)! Dr. Ndow’s dedication to advancing hepatitis research and improving health outcomes across Africa continues to inspire excellence. The Tumani Corrah Prize celebrates AREF alumni who demonstrate remarkable success and leadership in health research across the continent. #HepatitisElimination #PublicHealth #TumaniCorrahPrize #ResearchExcellence

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50,000 reasons to celebrate! 🥳 A massive thank you to our global community for following AREF and supporting our mission to build world-class research capacity in Africa. Reaching 50K followers on LinkedIn is a huge achievement, and we couldn't have done it without your engagement. #Thankyou for being part of the journey! #AREF #AfricanResearchers #HealthCapacity

We are delighted to recognize two outstanding AREF alumni as the recipients of the 2025 Professor Sir Tumani Corrah KBE MRG Prize for Excellence!🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce this year's winners: 🥇 Dr. Gibril Ndow (First Place Winner) 🥈 Dr. Dr. Danai Tavonga Zhou, Ph.D. (Second Runner-Up) The Tumani Corrah Prize celebrates AREF alumni who have demonstrated remarkable success and broad impact across the African health research landscape. Dr. Ndow and Dr. Zhou were selected for their deep commitment to advancing AREF’s core vision: cultivating a talented community of world-class researchers in Africa. Their dedication is truly inspiring. Learn more about their exceptional achievements: https://lnkd.in/dztZuPJb #AREFAlumni #HealthResearch #AfricanScience #ResearchExcellence

⏲️ Last chance to apply! The AREF Excell Malaria Programme offers a unique chance to enhance your leadership skills, receive mentorship, and secure project funding of up to $50,000. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career and contribute to improved health outcomes across the continent. 🖊 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/da-r4FjS 🗓 Deadline: 15 October 2025 #CareerGrowth #HealthInnovation #ResearchOpportunities #Africa #LeadershipDevelopment

📽️ Our 10 Year #ImpactVideo is out! #WatchNow We are celebrating a decade of impact! A decade of investing in African talent! A decade of #AfricanResearch excellence! Our video captures the power of investing in African talent and shows how our fellows are tackling the continent's most urgent health challenges. In this video, you will see: 🔸 Inspiring stories of research breakthroughs 🔸 The faces of the next generation of African #HealthLeaders 🔸 A powerful vision for the future of African-led science Hit play and see the impact for yourself! https://lnkd.in/dVB7JnQb #AREF10

⏳ One week left to apply! The AREF Excell Malaria Programme offers a unique chance to enhance your leadership skills, receive mentorship, and secure project funding of up to $50,000. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to advance your career and contribute to improved health outcomes across the continent. 🖊 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/da-r4FjS 🗓 Deadline: 15 October 2025 #CareerGrowth #HealthInnovation #ResearchOpportunities #Africa #LeadershipDevelopment

Are you all caught up? Check out the incredible journey of AREF's CEO, Professor Akhere Omonkhua, PhD! Her story is a powerful testament to the ripple effect of mentorship and support. Professor Akhere's journey with AREF began not as a leader but as a participant; she's a catalyst for change, building a lasting legacy of research excellence and empowerment across the African continent. Her work shows how investing in people creates a wave of positive impact for generations. We're proud to call her one of our own! 📺 Watch her story here: https://bit.ly/4oVQopE 📚 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4p2X9G7 #AlumniSpotlight #Mentorship #Leadership #ResearchExcellence #Africa #Empowerment #Legacy

📚 Our 10 year #ImpactReport is Out! READ NOW! We've hit a huge milestone: 🔟 years of driving African health research excellence! We're incredibly proud to launch the AREF #10YearsAnniversary Impact Report. This is your chance to see:  🔸 inspiring stories 🔸 key data showing the massive impact our fellows are having on health across the continent 🔸 lasting difference AREF has made from investing in #AfricanResearch leaders. Don't miss out! #Download and read the full report today to see the power of African research in action. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dszhSy8w