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Application of Data Science to Build Research Capacity in Zoonoses and Food-Borne Infections in West Africa

Award Number: UE5TW012566
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2023
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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Application of Data Science to Build Research Capacity in Zoonoses and Food-Borne Infections in West Africa - Emerging zoonotic diseases, foodborne pathogens, and antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms pose growing threats to the health of Americans through international travel, food trade, and the global spread of infectious diseases. Addressing these threats requires a highly skilled workforce capable of applying advanced data science approaches to pathogen surveillance, genomic epidemiology, outbreak detection, and disease modeling. West Africa provides unique scientific opportunities that are not readily available in the United States because of its human–animal–environment interfaces, high burden of zoonotic and foodborne infections, and distinct epidemiological and transmission settings, making it an ideal setting for developing and evaluating data-driven approaches applicable to global public health. However, there remains a critical shortage of scientists in the region with expertise in health data science. The goal of this training program is to strengthen research capacity in zoonotic and foodborne infections in West Africa through the application of data science. The program has three complementary training tracks. First, it will provide one year of research training for MSc students undertaking dissertation research that applies bioinformatics, phylodynamics, and disease modeling to zoonotic or foodborne infections. Second, it will provide one year of research training for early-career faculty from universities and research institutions in West Africa, enabling them to apply advanced data science approaches to research on zoonotic and foodborne diseases. Third, it will deliver hands-on regional workshops in bioinformatics, phylodynamics, and disease modeling to expand technical expertise across West Africa. By strengthening regional capacity in data-driven surveillance and infectious disease research, this program will generate analytical approaches, surveillance methods, and collaborative research networks that are applicable to the early detection, monitoring, and control of emerging zoonotic and foodborne threats. The knowledge, methods, and workforce developed through this program will be broadly applicable to protecting public health in the United States and globally by improving preparedness for emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance.


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	2025	COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA	CHARLES EASMON BUILDING	ACCRA				GHA	International Research and Research Training	000	3	8/12/2026	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $197,736 )
2025	2025	COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA	CHARLES EASMON BUILDING	ACCRA				GHA	International Research and Research Training	000	3	5/8/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$197,736
														Subtotal = $197,736

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $197,736 )
2024	2024	COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA	CHARLES EASMON BUILDING	ACCRA				GHA	International Research and Research Training	000	2	6/13/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$197,736
														Subtotal = $197,736

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $197,736 )
2023	2023	COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF GHANA	CHARLES EASMON BUILDING	ACCRA				GHA	International Research and Research Training	000	1	8/16/2023	NEW	$197,736
														Subtotal = $197,736

Grand Total All Awards = $593,208

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Application of Data Science to Build Research Capacity in Zoonoses and Food-Borne Infections in West Africa

Award Number: UE5TW012566

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2023

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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