We're honored to grace the cover of @EJNeuroscience! 🌟 Our mission to transform biomedical science in #Nigeria has been a journey of passion & perseverance. Discover our story and the impact we're making https://t.co/abBM9hAa43. Thank you to everyone who believes in us!

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The Director of Research, @unimaid_ng, Prof. Ibrahim Iliya, commended the Yobe State Government for prioritising education and research. The successful verification visit paves the way for the start of MSc & PhD Neuroscience programmes in the 2025/2026 session. #Neuroscience

Speaking on behalf of the Director, Prof. Mahmoud Bukar Maina (@MainaMahmoudB), the Deputy Director (Academic Operations), Dr. Abubakar Sadeeq Adam described the partnership as a strategic collaboration to train the next generation of neuroscientists. #NeuroscienceResearch

During the visit, the Yobe State Secretary to the Government, Hon. Baba Malam Wali, reaffirmed the state’s commitment — under Governor Mai Mala Buni — to supporting BioRTC in its mission to become a world-class medical research centre. @officialYSGov @maimalabuni

The visit assessed BioRTC’s infrastructure, research capabilities, and institutional readiness to deliver advanced postgraduate training in neuroscience — a key step in strengthening Nigeria’s biomedical research ecosystem. #BioRTC #STEMEducation #NeuroscienceAfrica

The Biomedical Research & Training Centre (@BioRTC_NG), Yobe State University, proudly hosted a delegation from @unimaid_ng for a resource verification visit toward the affiliation of MSc & PhD Neuroscience programmes. #Neuroscience #ResearchCapacity #HigherEducation

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BioRTC Permanent Site Completed – A Landmark Achievement for Medical Research in Nigeria We are delighted to announce the completion of the permanent site of BioRTC, a monumental achievement made possible through the unwavering support of the Yobe State Government.

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BioRTC congratulates Mubarak on this milestone and reaffirms its commitment to empowering African scientists through sustainable knowledge transfer and international collaboration.

The program also supports BioRTC’s broader goals of: Advancing neuroscience and molecular biology in Africa. Expanding genomics and imaging capabilities. Bridging global science with local healthcare needs.

Strengthen ongoing research projects at BioRTC. Enhance BioRTC’s capacity for innovative, Africa-relevant biomedical research.

This initiative is part of BioRTC’s strategy to build Africa’s research capacity by investing in local talent and equipping young scientists with global-standard expertise. Mubarak’s training will enable him to:

His hands-on training includes tissue culture, iPSC culture, live-cell imaging, qPCR, and RNA biology, aligning with BioRTC’s focus on neurodegeneration, genomics, infectious diseases, and molecular biology.

BioRTC Sponsors International Training for Research Assistant Mubarak Ismail The Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) is proud to sponsor Mubarak Ismail, a Research Assistant, for advanced biomedical training in the United Kingdom.

The BioRTC community warmly congratulates Professor Baba Goni Waru on this milestone achievement. 🌟

This promotion is a well-deserved recognition of his exceptional contributions to medicine, research, and healthcare leadership.

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MSc, 2012) and the Royal College of Physicians of London (DTM&H, 2012).

His distinguished career includes earning an MBBS from the University of Maiduguri (1998), completing fellowships at the West African College of Physicians (2008) and the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (2009), as well as advanced training at the

At BioRTC, he is a Principal Investigator focusing on Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Immunology, and Dementia research, where he leads studies on dementia prevalence in Northeastern Nigeria.