Nigerian Institute of Medical Research

The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos state, Nigeria is a medical research institute established by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the research institute establishment act of 1977, to promote National health and developments. Until the establishment of National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRID) in Abuja, it was the only institute in the country specifically dedicated for medical research.

Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)
FounderFederal Government of Nigeria
TypeProfessional Organization
FocusResearch in diseases of public health importance
Location
  • Yaba Lagos state, Nigeria
Area served
Nigeria
Members
2,000+
OwnerFederal Republic of Nigeria
Key people
Professor Babatunde Lawal Salako[1][2]
Websitehttp://www.nimr.gov.ng/

Scientific Area of Research

NIMR focuses on scientific area of research in Biochemistry and Nutrition, Virology Vaccinology, Immunology, Health system and policy research, Reproductive, Maternal and Childhood diseases Research, Clinical Science, Microbiology, Molecular biology Biotechnology and public Health, with studies that focus on diseases of greatest public health importance in the country. These include: Malaria, HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Schistosomiasis, Helicobacter Pylori, and Typhoid.[3][4][5]

On 18 September 2020, NIMR unveiled the first SARS-CoV-2 Isothemal Molecular Assay (SIMA) kit in Nigeria to boost COVID-19 testing capacity.[6]

See also
  • Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
  • Nigerian Medical Association
  • Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN)

References
  1. "Federal Ministry of Health - FG Inaugurates Treatment Research Group for Ebola Disease In Nigeria". Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  2. "Ebola: Nigerian doctor tests positive •Maurice Iwu named member of FG treatment research team". Archived from the original on 22 September 2014. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  3. HIV/AIDS: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition. 22 July 2013. ISBN 9781481665360. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  4. Enterobacteriaceae Infections?Advances in Research and Treatment: 2013 Edition - Google Books. 21 June 2013. ISBN 9781481687560. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  5. Virus Diseases: New Insights for the Healthcare Professional: 2013 Edition. 22 July 2013. ISBN 9781481662789. Retrieved 22 September 2014.
  6. "NIMR Unveils New Molecular Testing Kit". Geeky Nigeria. 2020-09-19. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
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