Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases of Humans and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

EASTERN & SOUTHERN AFRICA HIGHER EDUCATION CENTERS OF EXCELLENCE (ACEII) Africa Centre of Excellence for Infectious Diseases of Humans and Animals-ACEIDHA University of Zambia ZAMBIA Professor Aaron S. Mweene Centre Leader, ACEIDHA Professor Bernard M. Hang’ombe Deputy Centre Leader

Vision, Mission, Core Values Vision To become a leading centre for generating knowledge and skills for infectious disease prevention and control Mission To conduct high level training through cutting edge research Core values Excellence Innovativeness Integrity, Collegiality Transparency, Equity

African highly dangerous pathogens Research Areas (Thematic Themes) • Emerging and Zoonotic Viral Diseases (Ebola virus disease, Marburg disease) • Emerging and Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases including Antimicrobial Resistance (Anthrax, Plague) • Neglected Tropical Diseases (Filariasis) • Vector Borne zoonotic Diseases (Trypanosomiasis)

African highly dangerous pathogens Innovation Commercialization of research/Startups: ▪ Availability of Biological materials for Development of new life science products (Novel viruses and Bacterial microorganisms have been identified)

African highly dangerous pathogens • Interested Collaboration Area Increase the capacity of ACEIDHA to deliver quality education and conduct research • Emerging and Zoonotic Viral Diseases • Emerging and Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases including Antimicrobial Resistance • Neglected Tropical Diseases • Vector Borne zoonotic Diseases

Thank you for your attention Key Partners SACIDS – ACE