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Improving the prevention of pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis through interdisciplinary, collaborative research.

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Who we are

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Professor Robert Heyderman

Director
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Professor David Goldblatt

Co-Director

Dr Ifedayo Adetifa

MPRU Africa Co-Director

Mr Steven Kuo

Research Unit Manager
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Mr Rodrick Sambakunsi

MPRU Public Engagement Manager
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Dr Brenda Kwambana-Adams

Research Associate in Bacterial Pathogenesis and Genomics

Dr Caroline Weight

Research Associate in Molecular Microbiology

Dr Andrea Gori

Research Associate in Bacterial Genomics
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Dr Asia-Sophia Wolf

Research Associate in Mucosal and Vaccine Immunology
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Dr John Ojal

Research Fellow in Infectious Disease Modelling
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Dr Elizabeth Chan

Research Associate in Bacterial Pathogenesis and Genomics

Modupeh Betts

PhD Student

Chikondi Peno

PhD Student

Akuzike Kalizang'oma

PhD Student

Deus Thindwa

PhD Student

Mr Todd Swarthout

Senior Research Fellow - Epidemiology; Principal Investigator
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Recent News and Upcoming Events

News

Updates from the MPRU Conference 2021

27 May 2021

Training Workshop to Enhance Cerebrospinal Meningitis Surveillance and Outbreak Response in Northern Nigeria

22 Apr 2021

Organ-on-a-Chip Technologies Network pump-priming funding awarded to Dr Caroline Weight

30 Mar 2021

Events

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06
2021

MPRU Leadership Course, part 1

Virtual
13
07
2021

MPRU Leadership Course, part 2

Virtual

@NIHR_MPRU Twitter feed

RT @M_R_F: Having an affordable multivalent (ACWXY) meningococcal conjugate vaccine available for routine immunisation is one of the aims of the @WHO Global Roadmap to #DefeatMeningitis - which is why we're delighted by these trial results: https://t.co/CVbo7vvulB #VaccinesAreVital
2 days 12 hours ago
RT @kanny_diallo: CSRS is organizing a conference covering the diverse topic covered by its research agenda. A call for abstract phase has started, please do reach out if interested in participating. It will be an hybrid meeting ! https://t.co/CiH7G05m70
3 days 10 hours ago
RT @COMOmeningitis: Q: Which vaccines can protect my child from bacterial #meningitis? A: Currently, there are vaccines available to protect against most strains of the 3 main causes of bacterial meningitis: meningococcal disease, pneuomoccal disease and Hib disease. https://t.co/sp5ZGVcHDv
3 days 12 hours ago
RT @Kate_L_OBrien: Vaccines boost your body's natural immune response against pathogens like #COVID19. See more about how they work in this @WHO explainer: https://t.co/HpuxK5Z4cB
3 days 12 hours ago
RT @CatiaCilloniz: #Pneumonia https://t.co/za7re7fYoJ
4 days 10 hours ago
RT @ISID_org: Join us for an #IKEEP webinar - “Defeating #Meningitis by 2030: The Need for Global Invasive Meningococcal Disease #Surveillance & Prevention” https://t.co/1Hoxwy5RwX https://t.co/8RZRM0BVNV
4 days 10 hours ago
RT @ISID_org: You’re invited to join us for an #IKEEP webinar - “#COVID19 #Vaccinology Update - Development, Use, and Effect on Public Health” available now! @ShabirMadh @GMalavige https://t.co/eIrqt0HePI https://t.co/fKKclPHPFc
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RT @One4All_Malawi: Our #WCWednesday is Blantyre based social worker & young parent, Jaqueline Gunsalu. In the video, she explains her role in the creation of vaccine engagement resources. Watch&Share @MlwTrust @letsgetvocal @NIHR_MPRU @wellcometrust @RHeyderman @RodSambakunsi @kjambo @bellastarling https://t.co/epg9TKCPtL
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Unfortunately, Due lockdowns the LSHTM Epidemiological evaluation of vaccines course has been postponed until further notice https://t.co/tpIyQwf63I the MPRU is still taking applications for sponsorship if a student is 1) already in London and 2) employed/based in a LMIC.
4 days 13 hours ago
RT @COMOmeningitis: We have 85 amazing members across the world, all committed to #DefeatMeningitis. Together we reach millions of people with important information they need to know to protect their loved ones. Interested in joining? Learn more here: https://t.co/XFPCRwHQBp https://t.co/QDFLXKR8Ic
5 days 10 hours ago
Unfortunately, Due lockdowns the African Advanced Vaccinology course has been postponed until further notice https://t.co/tpIyQwf63I the MPRU is still taking applications for sponsorship if a student is 1) already in London and 2) employed/based in a LMIC.
5 days 12 hours ago
Survey: Barriers and enablers of funder practices for equitable partnerships in international development research @NIHR_MPRU https://t.co/am0P7sGhu9
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National Institute for Health Research

This research was funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) (16/136/46) using UK aid from the UK Government to support global health research. The views expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the UK Department of Health and Social Care.
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