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BU-UL Partnership to Enhance Emerging Epidemic Virus Research in Liberia (BULEEVR)

Award Number: U2RTW011293
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/22/2019
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/22/2025

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BU-UL Partnership to Enhance Emerging Epidemic Virus Research in Liberia (BULEEVR) - Abstract The 2013-2016 Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Epidemic in West Africa revealed the dire need for improved regional capacity for research in emerging infectious diseases. Despite the heavy human toll of the epidemic, by the time the research infrastructure was in place to ethically and appropriately test new diagnostics and medical countermeasures, the epidemic was waning. Liberia, one of the countries affected by the recent EVD epidemic, has a severe dearth of scientific capacity although recently founded research consortiums related to EVD in country have created a potential platform upon which further programs can be built. Fostering education and infrastructure for research in West Africa in general, and Liberia specifically, will have multifold benefits. First, it will increase the rapidity of trials when an outbreak occurs due to preset protocols, agreements and trainings in country. Second, the long term central involvement of national researchers will promote community trust and engagement, aiding successful execution of trials. Third, research infrastructure built to support emerging pathogens will address other endemic infectious diseases. Lastly, promoting and advancing West African scientists allows investigator based applications to reflect regional and local research agenda. The foundation for success of all of the above activities is a pipeline for the creation of the next generation of Liberian investigators. Boston University (BU) and University of Liberia (UL), along with regional partners propose the creation of a tiered research training program in emerging infectious diseases, entitled “Boston University-University of Liberia Emerging Epidemic Viruses Research” (BULEEVR) program, the framework of which is based on their on-going partnership and extensive needs assessment performed under a D71 planning awarded to the project in 2017-2018. The BULEEVR program will advance candidates with a prior Masters degree towards a doctoral degree and medical school graduates through a Masters in Science. In addition to generating investigators with the appropriate training and experience in addition to a terminal degree (who can eventually apply for independent funding), the program will foster mentored research for participants in ongoing research projects in Liberia, hence building both sustainability and retention of intellectual capital in country. The BULEEVR program will consist of a bootcamp held in Liberia which will provide a background in foundations of basic, translational and clinical research and will serve as a the recruitment pool from which small select program of candidates can then pursue an advanced degree at BU. The candidates will then return to Liberia for their research experience. The bootcamps will be open to both candidates interested in pursuing an advanced degree as well as other research professionals interested in expanding their skills or knowledge base, or to cross-train in a new methodology through a specific offered module.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2026	2023	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 EAST NEWTON ST # M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	12/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2023	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 EAST NEWTON ST # M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	001	5	7/22/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2025	2023	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 EAST NEWTON ST # M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	4/10/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $247,060 )
2023	2023	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 E NEWTON ST M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	5	4/25/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$247,060
														Subtotal = $247,060

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $247,169 )
2022	2022	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 E NEWTON ST M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	4	4/28/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$247,169
														Subtotal = $247,169

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $247,244 )
2021	2021	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 E NEWTON ST M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	3	4/3/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$247,244
														Subtotal = $247,244

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $246,954 )
2020	2020	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 E NEWTON ST M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	2	4/27/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$246,954
														Subtotal = $246,954

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $248,306 )
2019	2019	TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY	85 E NEWTON ST M-921	BOSTON	MA	02118	SUFFOLK	USA	International Research and Research Training	000	1	7/26/2019	NEW	$248,306
														Subtotal = $248,306

Grand Total All Awards = $1,236,733

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BU-UL Partnership to Enhance Emerging Epidemic Virus Research in Liberia (BULEEVR)

Award Number: U2RTW011293

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 07/22/2019

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 07/22/2025

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