CERID is a multidisciplinary research and training hub dedicated to combating infectious diseases through genomics, molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance research, and public health interventions.
CERID supports pathogen genomics, molecular epidemiology, Oxford Nanopore sequencing, and real-time disease tracking to improve outbreak preparedness and response in Nigeria and across Africa.
Through workshops, mentorship programmes, postgraduate training, internships, and laboratory-based learning, CERID is developing highly skilled researchers and healthcare professionals for the future.
CERID collaborates with international institutions, public health agencies, and research organizations to strengthen scientific innovation, policy translation, and infectious disease control initiatives.
Established in August 2021 at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, CERID is a multidisciplinary centre focused on infectious disease research, genomics, diagnostics, surveillance, and capacity development.
The Centre promotes cutting-edge scientific research, outbreak preparedness, public health innovation, and training of future scientists using modern laboratory infrastructure and collaborative partnerships.
Read MoreCERID integrates cutting-edge genomics, molecular diagnostics, epidemiology, computational biology, and capacity development to strengthen infectious disease surveillance, preparedness, and translational public health research.
Advanced pathogen detection, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular epidemiology systems supporting rapid infectious disease identification and surveillance.
High-throughput sequencing, genomic surveillance, Oxford Nanopore technologies, and pathogen evolution tracking for outbreak preparedness.
Computational biology, epidemiological modelling, phylogenetics, and AI-driven disease analytics for data-informed public health interventions.
Specialized workshops, internships, postgraduate mentorship, and laboratory training programmes for scientists and healthcare professionals.
Partnerships with international institutions, research centres, and public health agencies to strengthen regional and global health security.
Strengthening antimicrobial resistance monitoring, outbreak response systems, and evidence-based infectious disease prevention strategies.
CERID brings together scientists, clinicians, and public health experts dedicated to combating infectious diseases through genomics, surveillance, diagnostics, and translational research for global health security.
Collaborate with leading experts in pathogen genomics, molecular epidemiology, and real-time outbreak tracking.
Join NetworkAccess molecular diagnostics, serology, sequencing, and bioinformatics pipelines supporting infectious disease research.
Explore ServicesParticipate in hands-on training in genomics, bioinformatics, laboratory diagnostics, and epidemiology.
Apply for TrainingPartner with CERID on research, surveillance systems, and policy-driven infectious disease interventions.
CollaborateResearch Scientists & Collaborators
Active Genomic Surveillance Projects
Completed Research Studies
International Collaborations
CERID conducts multidisciplinary and translational research focused on infectious disease surveillance, pathogen genomics, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance, and public health preparedness across Africa and beyond.
Investigating malaria transmission dynamics, vector surveillance, drug resistance, and genomics-driven intervention strategies.
Strengthening surveillance and molecular characterization of emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens of public health importance.
Monitoring antimicrobial resistance patterns, resistance genes, and evidence-based containment strategies for public health protection.
Integrating human, animal, and environmental health systems to improve outbreak preparedness and infectious disease prevention.
CERID is driven by a multidisciplinary team of distinguished scientists, epidemiologists, microbiologists, virologists, and public health experts committed to advancing infectious disease research, genomics, surveillance, and translational healthcare innovation.
Professor of Medical Parasitology
Professor of Virology
Professor of Medical Microbiology
Professor of Biostatistics
Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of scientists, epidemiologists, bioinformaticians, and public health experts to strengthen infectious disease surveillance, outbreak response, and translational healthcare research.
Collaborating with national and international organizations to advance research and development.
