Academic City receives grant to boost biomedical research in Ghana

The Academic City University College has received a grant from the Seeding Labs’ Instrumental Access programme to develop a world-class biomedical research laboratory. 

The grant is expected to establish Academic City as a hub for transformative research and education in Ghana and across Africa.

The new biomedical lab will enable groundbreaking research, helping train the next generation of scientists and providing solutions to global health challenges.

Academic City was selected for the grant because of its commitment to fostering innovation and offering students practical and hands-on learning. 

By joining the Instrumental Access programme, Academic City now becomes part of an international community of 137 institutions across 39 countries, each working to expand their scientific resources.

The lab will focus on research projects with real-world impact such as targeted cancer treatments, medical diagnostics, disease detection using nanotechnology, water purification and sustainable agriculture.

These efforts aim to address health and environmental needs in Ghana and beyond, establishing Academic City as a leader in life-changing research.

The President of the Academic City, Prof. Fred McBagonluri expressed excitement about the grant, saying it would enhance research and education across the region, strengthen the university’s Biomedical Engineering Department’s labs and support industry collaboration.

For her part, the Chief Executive Officer of Seeding Labs, Dr Melissa P. Wu, remarked, “We are thrilled to support Academic City in advancing biomedical research in Ghana. Their commitment to research excellence aligns with our mission to unlock the potential of scientists around the world.”

The Head of the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Academic City, Dr Yiporo Danyuo, who spearheaded the initiative, expressed excitement about the timeliness of the grant.

He noted that it would go a long way in addressing critical biomedical challenges facing Ghana and the African continent.