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[POSTPONED] FIRAT Training Workshop for Fundamental Research Capacity
Training
Nov 1, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

[POSTPONED] FIRAT Training Workshop for Fundamental Research Capacity

⚠️ EVENT POSTPONED: The training workshop on animal model development has been postponed. New dates TBA.

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[POSTPONED] Training Workshop: Fundamental Research Using Drosophila
Training
Oct 15, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

[POSTPONED] Training Workshop: Fundamental Research Using Drosophila

⚠️ EVENT POSTPONED: Registration for the Drosophila training workshop remains valid for the new dates (TBA).

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12th EDCTP Forum: Rwanda Hosts Premier Global Health Research Partnership Conference
Conferences
Jun 16, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

12th EDCTP Forum: Rwanda Hosts Premier Global Health Research Partnership Conference

The 12th EDCTP Forum brings together over 1,200 global health researchers in Kigali, marking Rwanda's emergence as a leading hub for health research partnerships.

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Understanding Economic Challenges to the Cold Chain Industry
Events
Feb 10, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

Understanding Economic Challenges to the Cold Chain Industry

Join our webinar 'Tariff vs Temperature' to understand the economic challenges facing the cold chain industry in Africa.

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FIRAT Rwanda Leads Global Effort to Establish Public Health Pharmacology
Research
Jan 20, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

FIRAT Rwanda Leads Global Effort to Establish Public Health Pharmacology

FIRAT Rwanda announces the publication of a landmark article in Discover Medicine establishing Public Health Pharmacology as a distinct discipline.

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FIRAT and NAB-CCM Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Africa's Cold Chain Systems
Partnership
Jan 15, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

FIRAT and NAB-CCM Forge Strategic Alliance to Transform Africa's Cold Chain Systems

FIRAT and NAB-CCM sign a landmark MoU establishing a five-year strategic partnership to strengthen cold chain infrastructure across Africa.

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FIRAT Rwanda Announces COMSTECH Fellowship Program 2025
Opportunities
Jan 10, 2025Nadia Ayo Lurent

FIRAT Rwanda Announces COMSTECH Fellowship Program 2025

FIRAT Rwanda partners with COMSTECH to offer Research Fellowship opportunities in Basic Sciences, Engineering, Technology, and Agriculture.

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FIRAT Rwanda at the 13th Academia-Public-Private Partnership Forum (APPPF)
Conferences
Jun 15, 2024Nadia Ayo Lurent

FIRAT Rwanda at the 13th Academia-Public-Private Partnership Forum (APPPF)

FIRAT Rwanda participates in the 13th Academia-Public-Private Partnership Forum, fostering innovation and collaboration in Kigali.

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6th Lunch Time Seminar - FOMSTIG
Events
May 20, 2024Nadia Ayo Lurent

6th Lunch Time Seminar - FOMSTIG

Join us for the 6th Lunch Time Seminar organized in collaboration with FOMSTIG, featuring engaging discussions and knowledge sharing.

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African Transport Conference Report
Research
Apr 10, 2024Nadia Ayo Lurent

African Transport Conference Report

A comprehensive report on the African Transport Conference, highlighting key discussions on infrastructure development and logistics across the continent.

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Dr. Hambali Idris Umar Appointed as Postdoctoral Fellow at FIRAT
Announcements
Mar 15, 2024Nadia Ayo Lurent

Dr. Hambali Idris Umar Appointed as Postdoctoral Fellow at FIRAT

FIRAT welcomes Dr. Hambali Idris Umar as a new Postdoctoral Fellow, strengthening our research capacity.

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Conferences, Announcements and Updates
Announcements
Jan 1, 2024Nadia Ayo Lurent

Conferences, Announcements and Updates

Stay updated with the latest conferences, announcements, and news from FIRAT Rwanda and our research community.

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Mr. Usman on a Research Visit to FIRAT-Rwanda
Announcements
Dec 1, 2023Nadia Ayo Lurent

Mr. Usman on a Research Visit to FIRAT-Rwanda

Mr. Mansur Usman, a PhD student from Bayero University, Kano Nigeria, begins a 3-month research visit at FIRAT Rwanda.

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FIRAT-Rwanda Co-hosts the 5th Annual International Public Health Conference
Conferences
Nov 22, 2023Nadia Ayo Lurent

FIRAT-Rwanda Co-hosts the 5th Annual International Public Health Conference

FIRAT partners with AIPHP and SRHRA-Rwanda to host the 5th Annual International Public Health Conference at Nobleza Hotel Kigali.

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