From Lab to Lifesaving Solutions: Prof. Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi on Africa’s Vaccine Future
Prof. Kwadwo Asamoah Kusi is a distinguished immunologist at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research’s Department of Immunology at the University of Ghana. His research focuses on immune responses to malaria and other infectious diseases, vaccine development, and host-pathogen interactions. He has led groundbreaking malaria vaccine studies, established immunological platforms for trials and antigen […]
NMIMR Marks World NTD Day with Outreach at Ga West Municipal Hospital – Amasaman
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) commemorated the 2026 World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day with an outreach activity at the Amasaman Government Hospital in the Greater Accra Region. The event was held in line with the World Health Assembly Resolution WHA78.15, which recognizes skin diseases as a global public health priority. The […]
Building Partnerships: State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Visits NMIMR
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) on Tuesday, 14 January 2026, received a high-level delegation from the Government of Japan led by the State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ms. Kunimitsu Ayano. The visit was part of a Trade and Investment Mission to Ghana. The delegation was welcomed by Professor Kwadwo Asamoah […]
ORIENTATION SESSION HELD FOR FIRST COHORT OF THE ONE HEALTH GRADUATE PROGRAMME
The Academic Office has held an orientation session for the first cohort of the One Health Graduate Programme on Tuesday, 23rd December 2025. The engaging session was held at the Institute’s Conference Hall for newly admitted MPhil and PhD students. The session was opened by the Assistant Registrar, who welcomed the students and introduced senior officials of the Institute, […]
MMV and Noguchi Memorial Institute partner to accelerate antimalarial drug discovery
Source: www.mmv.org Partnership will improve infrastructure and enable faster identification of new treatments MMV has announced a new partnership with the University of Ghana’s Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) to strengthen antimalarial drug discovery. This collaboration focuses on enhancing NMIMR’s high-throughput screening (HTS) capacity, a critical step in accelerating the identification of new treatments. Drug discovery is […]
A Joyous Nine Lessons and Carols held at the Institute
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research transformed into a sanctuary of song, scripture, and scientific fellowship during its annual Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. Choristers processing Purpose of gathering delivered by the Administrator – Mr. Theodore Ahuno What followed was a remarkable journey through the Christmas story told in nine lessons, read in […]
NMIMR Celebrates 10 Years of Groundbreaking Research at ARM 2025
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) opened its Annual Research Meeting (ARM) 2025 at the NMIMR Conference Hall, University of Ghana, under the theme “Advancing Healthcare Through Impactful Research and Innovation.” The week-long event brought together researchers, partners, and stakeholders to showcase the Institute’s scientific achievements, strengthen collaborations, and inspire the next generation of scientists. Some invited guests at […]
NBC Donates to NMIMR to Support Research on Newborn Screening and Public Health
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) today received a generous donation from the Negotiated Benefits Trust Company (NBC) as part of the company’s commitment to supporting public health and advancing scientific research in Ghana. The presentation ceremony, held at the Institute, brought together officials from NBC and senior researchers of NMIMR. The donation […]
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 […]