Advancing genomics, diagnostics, surveillance, and public health innovation for Africa and the world.
The Centre for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (CERID), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, was established in August 2021 with strategic support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and funding from the Bayer Foundation, Germany.
CERID was created as a world-class research and training platform dedicated to addressing infectious diseases of public health importance through the integration of molecular biology, pathogen genomics, epidemiology, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance research, and the study of emerging and neglected diseases.
The Centre strengthens research capacity in Nigeria by promoting disease surveillance, outbreak preparedness, evidence-based interventions, and innovative scientific solutions supported by modern laboratory infrastructure and national and international collaborations.
Through mentorship, workshops, postgraduate research, and hands-on laboratory training, CERID is committed to developing the next generation of scientists, clinicians, epidemiologists, and public health professionals who will contribute to stronger health systems and improved disease control across Nigeria, Africa, and beyond.
To be a leading African centre of excellence in infectious disease research, genomics, diagnostics, surveillance, and public health innovation, contributing to global health security and sustainable health systems.
To generate high-quality scientific evidence, strengthen laboratory and surveillance capacity, train future leaders in infectious disease research, and translate research findings into policies and interventions that improve public health outcomes.
CERID prioritizes diseases with significant public health impact in low- and middle-income countries, with emphasis on surveillance, diagnostics, genomics, antimicrobial resistance, and implementation science.
Integration of epidemiology, molecular biology, immunology, clinical sciences, and public health for comprehensive infectious disease research.
Design, evaluation, and optimization of interventions tailored to low- and middle-income country settings.
Molecular diagnostics, pathogen genomics, real-time disease tracking, and outbreak intelligence systems.
Developing skilled researchers, laboratory scientists, epidemiologists, and healthcare professionals through structured training programmes.
Generating evidence that informs national guidelines, public health policy, and disease control strategies.
Building strategic partnerships with universities, research institutes, funding agencies, and public health organizations worldwide.
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Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team to advance infectious disease surveillance, genomics, diagnostics, antimicrobial resistance research, and evidence-based healthcare solutions.
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