CALL FOR APPLICATIONS (Graduate (MPhil & PhD) One Health Programme at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has meticulously designed a One Health Programme to cultivate the next generation of leaders in public health. This programme will equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills and empower them to address health challenges at the human-animal-environment interface. Rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and collaborative research […]
Noguchi Institute, NMEP Sign MoU to Boost Malaria Research in Ghana
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) at the University of Ghana and the National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Ghana Health Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen malaria control research and innovation efforts across the country. The agreement marks a significant step toward advancing Ghana’s leadership in health […]
NMIMR Researcher awarded prestigious AREF Fellowship to advance Tuberculosis Research in West Africa
Dr. Stephen Osei-Wusu of the Department of Bacteriology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, has been awarded the prestigious Africa Research Excellence Fund (AREF) Fellowship. The fellowship will support his efforts to strengthen capacity in cell biology and explore the immunological interactions driving the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex epidemic in West […]
Annual Research Meeting (ARM) 2025
KWABENA MINTAH AKANDOH (MP) Kwabena Mintah Akandoh is a dedicated public servant, experienced legislator, and accomplished professional with a strong background in mathematics, law, and health systems management. As the Member of Parliament for the Juaboso Constituency since 2013, he has demonstrated exemplary leadership and advocacy for improved health policies and social development in Ghana. His extensive public service experience includes serving […]
Meet Our Trained Internal Auditors
🏅Our Trained Internal Auditors In line with the Institute’s commitment to continuous improvement and the standards, the Institute proudly presents our trained internal auditors. These individuals have successfully completed training in the following standards: ISO 15189:2022 (Medical Laboratories – Quality and Competence) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 (Testing and Calibration Laboratories) ISO 9001:2015 […]
NMIMR Hosts Training on Ethical Use of Animals in Biomedical Research
The Department of Animal Experimentation at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, has successfully held a four-day training course on Laboratory Animal Care and Ethical Use in Biomedical Research (LACEBR) from 23rd to 26th September 2025. Organised under the theme “Strengthening Ethical Standards and Technical Competence in Laboratory Animal Science for […]
NMIMR SHINES AT CHS 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPORTING GAMES
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) stole the show at the College of Health Sciences (CHS) 25th Anniversary Sporting Games, held at the Athletic Oval, University of Ghana, on Friday, September 19, 2025. The event, organized as part of the ongoing Provost Fitness Friday Initiative, brought together all the constituent Schools, Institutes, and […]
NMIMR Seminar Examines Major Outbreaks in Ghana Since 2021
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) hosted an Institutional Seminar on “Major Outbreaks in Ghana Since 2021,” presented by Dr. Ivy Asante, Research Fellow at the Virology Department on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The seminar explored Ghana’s encounters with viral epidemics over the past four years and highlighted NMIMR’s role in national outbreak response. Dr. […]
Prof. Regina Appiah-Opong Delivers Inaugural Lecture on the Promise of Medicinal Plants for Ghana’s Healthcare and Economy
Prof. Regina Appiah-Opong, a distinguished toxicologist and former Head of the Clinical Pathology Department at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), has made a strong case for increased investment in Ghana’s herbal medicine sector. She delivered this appeal during her inaugural lecture held on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, at the Great Hall of […]
Celebrating a legacy of dedication, excellence and impact as NMIMR bids farewell to three extraordinary members of its family
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) came together on 31st July 2025 to celebrate a rare and meaningful milestone, the retirement of three extraordinary staff members whose dedication, expertise and service have helped shape the Institute’s history and legacy. Colleagues, family and friends gathered for a ceremony filled with warmth, laughter, music and […]