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Impact & Results

Measuring What
Matters Most

Numbers, stories, and data that capture the growing impact of the NIMR Foundation's work across Nigeria.

200+ Fellows Trained
4 Cohort Years
80+ Publications
40+ Grants Awarded
25+ Institutions
Data

Impact Dashboard

Fellows per Cohort

2021
2022
2023
2024

Year-on-year growth in GMTP cohort size

Geographic Distribution of Fellows

Southwest42%
North Central24%
Southeast18%
Northwest10%
Other6%
Results Directory

Detailed GMTP Results

Dr. Zwanden Yahaya

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Development of a Palm Kernel Based Emulgel Loaded with Neorautanenia Mitis Silver Nanoparticles for Effective Scabies Treatment
TETFUND • 2024 - 2026
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Dr. Yohanna Usman

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Molecular Characterization of Sodium Voltage Gated Channel Genes and their Association with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy among Nigerians with Diabetes Mellitus
TETFUND • 2024 - 2026

Dr. Sadiya Balogun

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Seroprevalence and Influence of Human Cytomegalovirus on Hepato-Renal Function Among Pregnant Women Attending Dutse, General Hospital, Jigawa State
TETFund • 2024 - 2026

Dr. Basira Kankia Lawal

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

A Safe Medicine Disposal Project
ACEPHAP Seed Grant • April - May 2023
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Investigation and Development of Herbal Anti-Breast Cancer Agents from Medicinal Plants Used in North-Western Nigeria
TETFund • 2024 - 2026

Honorary Awards

Invitation to the African HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Health Implementation Research Institute (AFRI-HIGH IRI) Training Institute
March 2025
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
March 2024
African HIV, Infectious Diseases, and Global Health Implementation Research Institute (AFRI-HIGH IRI) Fellowship
2025

Dr. Aniefiok Udoakang

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Strengthening Research Capacity to Investigate and Characterize Breast Cancer Risks Factors, Genetics and Epigenetics Mechanisms Predisposing Women of West African Descent to Breast Cancer
AREF • January 2023
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Molecular Characterization of Sodium Voltage Gated Channel Genes and their Association with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy among Nigerians with Diabetes Mellitus
TETFUND • 2024 - 2026

Dr. Rebecca Omosimua

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Developing Capacity to Produce Polyclonal Chicken Egg Yolk Immunoglobulin Against Conserved Recombinant Lassa Virus Antigens and Evaluation of Immunodiagnostic Potential
NIMR • October 2023

Dr. Felix Adekunjo

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Assessing and Enhancing Health Literacy Among Lagos State University (LASU) Students
TETFund • 2024 - 2025

Dr. Lawan Hassan Adamu

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Preliminary Study for Discrimination of Facial Morphology Suitable for Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorders in Kano State
TETFund • 2024 - 2026

Dr. Ismail Odetokun

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

An International Network of Veterinary Education for Sustainable Antimicrobial Use and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (NetVet4SAMU)
Global Challenges Research Fund • March 2023
Bacteriocin-rich Extract from Engineered Lactic Acid Bacteria as an Antibiotic Alternative for Therapeutic and Prophylactic use in Ruminants and Aquaculture (BAC4RumA)
IDRC • 2023
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Production and Application of Immobilized Enzymes for Microbial Degradation of Plastics Effluents from Selected Industries in Lagos
TETFund • 2024

Dr. Oluwaseun Ogundijo

GMTP 2022

Research Grants

Development of a Palm Kernel Based Emulgel Loaded with Neorautanenia Mitis Silver Nanoparticles for Effective Scabies Treatment
TETFUND • January 2024 - 2025
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Molecular Epidemiology of Shared Bacterial Pathogens of Zoonotic Importance at the Aquaculture-Wildlife-Human Interface in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
ASUU Research Grant • February 2025

Honorary Awards

Erasmus+ KA171 scholarship program at Altınbaş University
Academic year, Spring Semester 2024 - 2025

Dr. Matthew Olatubi

GMTP 2022

Honorary Awards

Achievers in Medical Science (AIMS) Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine

Dr. Ijeoma Ifeorah

GMTP 2023

Research Grants

Phylogenetic and Evolution analysis of High-risk HPV in Women with HIV
AACR • 2024 - 2026
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Honorary Awards

TWAS - DFG Cooperation Visit Program Award to Hannover Medical School, Germany
March 2024

Dr. Ngozi Dim

GMTP 2023

Research Grants

The diagnostic Utility of Sonomammography and Elastography in Differentiating Bening from Malignant in Women with Breast Lumps
Association of Radiation and Clinical Oncologists of Nigeria • 2024

Honorary Awards

Derek Harwood-Nash International Fellow
Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital - University Hospital Network, Women's College Hospital, University of Toronto
October 2024

Dr. Bilyaminu Abubakar

GMTP 2023

Research Grants

In-vivo Anti-Colon Cancer Activity at Protein (Translational) Level and Pharmacokinetic profile of 5-methylcoumarin-4β-Glucoside
TETFUND • 2024 - 2026
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Reducing The Generational Burden of Metabolic Diseases Through Enhancement of the Quality of Staple Food. A Case Study of Nigerian Rice Varieties
TETFUND • 2024 - 2026

Dr. Mercy Aboh

GMTP 2023

Travel Grants

Evaluation Of Bacteriophage-Loaded Mucoadhesive Electrospun Scaffolds Against Drug Resistant Psudomonas Aeruginosa Aeruginosa Wound Infections in an Animal Model: Platform for Drug Resistant Wounds
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation • March 2024

Dr. Saheed Ibrahim

GMTP 2023

Research Grants

Prevalence And Severity of Dental Caries Among School Adolescents in Zaria, Nigeria
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene • 2024
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Honorary Awards

Centre for Reproduction and Population Health Studies Fellowship Award
April 2024

Dr. Adekunle Fakunle

GMTP 2023

Research Grants

Effect of a Novel AirHealth Educational Intervention on the Management of Hypertension in South-West Nigeria: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene • December 2024
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Honorary Awards

International Society of Hypertension, Emerging Leader Award
July 2024

Dr. Blessing Uchenna Alozieuwa

GMTP 2023

Honorary Awards

Award Of 2023 Dbt-Unesco-TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowship

Dr. Oluwafemi Daodu

GMTP 2023

Honorary Awards

Co-operation Visits to the Friedrich-Loeffler Institute at Isle of Riems in Germany for Scientific Exchange and Knowledge
April 2024

Dr. Richard Oveh

GMTP 2023

Honorary Awards

Centre for Reproduction and Population Health Studies Fellowship Award
April 2024

Dr. Patricia Ogbo

GMTP 2023

Honorary Awards

Emory Nigeria D43 Research Training Program Award
November 2024

Dr. Basiru Afisu

GMTP 2023

Honorary Awards

Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets for Malaria Prevention in African Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Director General's External Young Scientist Award, NIMR ICHAIR
November 2024

Dr. Ifeoluwa Temitope Oyeyemi

GMTP 2024

Research Grants

Strengthening Capacity in Cell and Molecular Biology Techniques in Drug Discovery Research for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
AREF • November 2024
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Dr. Victor Ayeni

GMTP 2024

Research Grants

Advancing Innovative Solutions for Maternal Newborn and Child Health
Grand Challenges Nigeria • June 2025
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Dr. Lawrence Adedayo

GMTP 2024

Honorary Awards

Advanced School Training on Neuroimmunology, Neurotransmitter and International Society of Neurochemistry (ISN) to participate in advanced school training on Neuroimmunology, Neurotransmitter and Neuroinflammation in Rabat
Alumni

Alumni Spotlight

A.O.
Dr. Adaeze Okafor
Principal Investigator · University of Ibadan
Following GMTP, Dr. Okafor secured her first international research grant and has since published four papers in peer-reviewed journals. She now leads her own research team.
M.B.
Dr. Mohammed Bello
Senior Researcher · ABU Zaria
Dr. Bello presented his GMTP-developed research at an international TB conference and received a travel grant from the Foundation to attend. He now mentors junior researchers.
C.E.
Dr. Chinwe Eze
Lecturer · University of Lagos
A Cohort 1 graduate, Dr. Eze has published extensively on malaria in Nigeria and now serves as a faculty member for subsequent GMTP cohorts, cascading her training.
Research Funding

Research Grant Awards

Recipient Institution Research Area Year Type
Dr. A. Okafor University of Ibadan Malaria Diagnostics 2024 Research Grant
Dr. M. Bello ABU Zaria Tuberculosis 2024 Travel Grant
Dr. C. Eze University of Lagos Public Health Research 2022 Research Grant
Travel Support

Travel Grants

The NIMR Foundation supports GMTP fellows and alumni to present their research at national and international scientific conferences through travel grant awards.

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International Conferences

Travel support for fellows to present at major global health and science conferences.

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National Events

Support for attendance and participation at national scientific meetings and symposia.

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Award Ceremonies

Travel assistance for fellows receiving awards and recognition at external events.

Recognition

Honorary Awards

The NIMR Foundation recognises outstanding contributions to research, mentorship, and capacity building through its annual honorary awards programme.

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Outstanding Fellow Award
Annual Recognition
Awarded to the GMTP fellow demonstrating the most exceptional research output, grant success, and commitment to mentoring peers within their cohort year.
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Distinguished Mentor Award
Annual Recognition
Recognising a GMTP faculty mentor who has gone above and beyond in supporting fellows to achieve research and publication milestones beyond the training period.
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Research Innovation Award
Annual Recognition
Celebrating a GMTP alumnus whose research work has demonstrated significant innovation in addressing health challenges relevant to Nigeria and the region.