Imperial College London Collaborates with UCH on Typhoid Fever Study

In a promising collaboration, a team from Imperial College London visited the management of UCH, led by Ms. Catherine Troman, to discuss the Typhoid Environmental Surveillance Study (TESS) project.

May 21, 2024 - 16:27

Imperial College London Collaborates with UCH on Typhoid Fever Study

On Monday, May 20, 2024, a team from Imperial College London, led by Ms. Catherine Troman, visited the management of the Hospital under the guidance of the Chief Medical Director. The purpose of their visit was to discuss the collaboration on the Typhoid Environmental Surveillance Study (TESS) project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Ms. Catherine Troman highlighted the significance of the project, emphasizing its focus on training UCH staff on Nanopore sequencing. This molecular tool is crucial for diagnosing infectious diseases, particularly Salmonella Typhi, the causative agent of Typhoid Fever.

The Country's Principal Investigator, Prof. Aderemi Kehinde, explained that the TESS project aims to enhance researchers' capacity in genomic epidemiology of infectious diseases and improve laboratory diagnostic capabilities at UCH. The training session is set to span five days, providing valuable insights and skills to the hospital staff.

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Representing the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, Dr. Abiodun Adeoye expressed gratitude to the Imperial College London team, emphasizing that the collaboration aligns with the Hospital's Tripod of Clinical Services, Research, and Training. He expressed eagerness for future collaborations to further enhance the Hospital's service delivery.

This collaboration marks a significant step in advancing research and diagnostic capabilities in combating infectious diseases, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare services at UCH.