UNILORIN Research Group Secures ?1.712 Billion Grant for Antimicrobial Resistance Solutions
According to news report from Vanguard, a research group at the University of Ilorin, known as Innovative Veterinary Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance (INNOVET-AMR) 2 Research Group, has been awarded a grant worth 1.6 million Canadian Dollars (approximately N1.712 billion) to develop innovative solutions for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in food-producing animals.
The grant was awarded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada.
This achievement was disclosed by the leader of the research team, Dr. Ismail Ayoade Odetokun, during a recent visit to the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN. The team includes the Director of UNILORIN Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ibrahim Adisa Raufu; Prof. Wasiu Jimoh, Dr. Ismail Adeyemo, Dr. Basiru Afisu, Dr. Aremu Abdulfatai, and Dr. Olayiwola Akeem Ahmed, all from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Collaborating with researchers from Spain's Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) and the Royal Holloway University of London, UK, the UNILORIN group will focus on developing a bacteriocin-rich extract (BRE) as a potential antibiotic alternative.
Their project, titled “Bacteriocin-rich Extract from Engineered Lactic Acid Bacteria as an Antibiotic Alternative for Therapeutic and Prophylactic Use in Ruminants and Aquaculture (BAC4RumA),” aims to explore the effectiveness and economic benefits of BRE as a treatment and preventive measure against bacterial infections in livestock and aquaculture.
Odetokun pointed out that the project not only seeks to develop a patentable product but also plans to recruit four postgraduate students and participate in capacity-building initiatives throughout the 32-month project duration.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Owo Arugbo Olawuyi Kwara Volleyball Association Abubakar Baba Ibrahim Abduquadri Abikan Third Estate Ojuekun UNIFEMGA Abiodun Oyedepo Amos Bajeh Benin Republic Communication Network Support Services Lai Mohammed Onilu Abdulrazaq Sanni NSCIA Odogun Olushola Gabriel Moji Makanjuola Saliu Ajibola Ajia Okin Malt Aliyu Kora Sabi Ethical College Ndama Al-hassan Emir Of Ilorin George Innih Umar Ayinla Saro Sobi FM Biliaminu Aliu Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Khadijat Ayoola Yusuf Aishatu Ahmed Gobir Code Of Conduct Tribunal Olokoba Sulyman Colleges Of Education Academic Staff Union Minimum Wage Abdulmumini Sanni Jawondo Hassan Taiye Salam Radio Kwara Ishak Mohammed Sabi AbdulQowiy Olododo Muhammed Danjuma Bello Bature Halidu Danbaba Igbomina Ogbondoroko Shehu Jimoh Olufolake Abdulrazaq IYA YUSUF Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon Kwara Hotel Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja Ilorin Muslim Community Saidu Kawu Yusuf Lanre Badmas NITDA Bamidele Adegoke Oya State Senior Special Assistant On Student Affairs Abdulkadir Jimoh Gbadeyan Gbadura Yomi Igosun Suwa-Arabs Eruku Turaki Of Ilorin Oke-opin Mohammed Halidu Kannike Salaudeen Oyewale Clement Yomi Adeboye Ganmo Electricity Sub-Station Offa Metropolitan Club Yakubu Gobir Mary Arinde Raliat Islamic Foundation Binta Sulyman Ajibike Katibi Oke-Oyi

