Kano Committed to High-impact Health Research, Says KIRCT
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) has disclosed that it will continue to provide high-impact services and cutting-edge research outcomes capable of addressing existing and
The Kano Independent Research Centre Trust (KIRCT) in Kano, Nigeria, has committed to delivering high-impact health research services, according to Prof. Aliyu Abdu, the Chairman of the Centre's Board of Trustees. At the opening of an Advanced Bioinformatics Workshop, Prof. Abdu highlighted the Centre's advanced facilities, enabling scientists to conduct cutting-edge research locally.
The Centre's researchers are currently focusing on various health areas, such as genomics, breast cancer, antimicrobial resistance, and vaccine development. KIRCT has also established beneficial collaborations with research institutions both locally and internationally, with plans to expand globally. The workshop, aimed at training young scientists in impactful research, showcased a diverse participant group, with particular attention to gender distribution.
Prof. Abdu expressed gratitude to the Centre's funders, Pfizer Inc., and the Kano State Government, and praised the progress made by the Centre under the leadership of its Board of Trustees. Dr. Ibrahim Musa Idris, a Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Health Services and a member of the Board, reaffirmed the state government's support for the Centre, expressing optimism about its future achievements in providing innovative health solutions on a global scale.
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