ABUAD, ISN partner to boost neuroscience research in Africa

Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, has partnered with the International Society for Neurochemistry to launch an initiative bolstering neuroscience research and training for young scientists across Africa. The collaboration centers on the ISN-ABUAD Advanced School on Stroke Neurochemistry and Cerebrovascular Resilience, an eight-day program designed to foster advanced knowledge and research skills among early-career neuroscientists.

This intensive program convenes 30 participants, including senior doctoral researchers and postdoctoral candidates from Nigeria and other African nations. They are receiving instruction from a diverse faculty of experts hailing from Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Dr. Edem E. Edem, Director of the ISN–ABUAD Advanced School 2026, emphasized the critical need for this capacity building. "Strengthening neuroscience capacity is essential in addressing the growing burden of neurological disorders across Africa and ensuring that young scientists are equipped to contribute meaningfully to global brain research," he stated.

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Strengthening neuroscience capacity is essential in addressing the growing burden of neurological disorders across Africa and ensuring that young scientists are equipped to contribute meaningfully to global brain research.

The program's scientific sessions delve into key areas such as cerebrovascular neurochemistry, stroke mechanisms, glial biology, neurotransmitter regulation, and neuroimmune signaling. Participants are exploring the molecular and cellular processes underlying stroke development, progression, and recovery. The initiative also seeks to create sustainable opportunities for emerging African neuroscientists through mentorship, international collaboration, and exposure to modern research methodologies, aiming to make a significant contribution to global brain research.

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to create sustainable opportunities for emerging African neuroscientists through mentorship, international collaboration and exposure to modern research approaches.