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Grants for Cooperation on Sustainability Science with CAS-TWAS Centres of Excellence

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Up to six grants in total are available, one per Centre of Excellence. Each collaborative grant will be RMB 600,000 in total. Since the supported projects will be two years in duration, RMB 300,000 per year will be provided.

While the aim of the grant is to support mainly in-person collaborative projects through research visits and/or student exchanges, up to 30% of the total funds can be used for equipment and/or consumables. The grant may also support participation in a training workshop at the collaborating CAS-TWAS Centre of Excellence.

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TWAS Apex Award

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of this prestigious award, established to honor exceptional scientific contributions by researchers living and working in developing countries. 

2025 EDITION

Wonkam, Ambroise

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Current nationality
Cameroon
Current country of residence
United States of America (the)
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Wonkam is a professor of genetic medicine, and director of the McKusick-Nathans Institute and Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, US. He is also director of GeneMAP (Genetic Medicine of African Populations), and immediate past-deputy dean of research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa. After an MD training with the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, he has completed a doctorate in medical sciences (cell biology) at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and a PhD in human genetics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Wonkam also trained as a medical geneticist in genetic medicine at the University of Geneva. His scientific results are reflected in more than 230 peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on genetic and genomic variations in the African population with a focus on 1) Genomics modifiers of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD); 2) Genetics of hearing Impairment, and 3) Ethical, Equity, and Educational Issues in Genetic Medicine Research. Wonkam is president of the African Society of Human Genetics.
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PHONE
(+1 410) 955-3378
ADDRESS
McKusick-Nathans Institute and Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 733 N. Broadway, MRB 439, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Last updated on 13/08/2024

Okoh, Anthony Ifeanyin

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Current nationality
South Africa
Current country of residence
South Africa
Biodata
Okoh holds a PhD in microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, with over 30 years of experience in the university system. He was the head of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Fort Hare, South Africa for seven years, leader of the Water Research Niche Area, deputy dean, and acting dean, as well as director of a research centre of excellence of the South African Medical Research Council, University of Fort Hare, South Africa. His research interests regard applied and environmental microbiology. He has published over 500 journal articles and graduated 59 PhD and 70 Master’s students. He is a recipient of the Gold Scientific Achievement Award of the South African Medical Research Council, amongst others. He also served as the president of the South Africa Society for Microbiology (2011–2013) and is a member of the board of trustees of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria and a Fellow of seven national and international societies and academies. In the recent World Scientist and University ranking 2024, in the discipline microbiology, Okoh was ranked #1 in the University of Fort Hare, #3 in South Africa and Africa, and #130 globally.
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PHONE
(+27 40) 602-2365
ADDRESS
SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa.
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Last updated on 01/07/2024

Adebo, Oluwafemi Ayodeji

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Current nationality
Nigeria
Current country of residence
South Africa
Biodata
Oluwafemi Adebo is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in South Africa. He received both his master’s and doctoral degree (Food Technology) at UJ. In addition to teaching responsibilities, he leads the Food Innovation Research Group involved with the improvement of various traditional food processes, enhancing food-health-promoting constituents, development of nutrient-dense food products, and value addition to underutilized food sources using conventional, novel and innovative approaches including 3D food printing, all in an effort to ensure zero hunger as well as good health and well being. He has contributed to over 100 journal articles, 23 book chapters and lead editor of a book. He has received over 15 million South African rands in grant funding and won prestigious awards, including the 2019 Institute of Food Technologists Emerging Leader Award, 2021 National Research Foundation Emerging Researcher of the Year, 2021 UJ’s Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Award as an Outstanding Young Researcher, and UJ's Faculty of Science Top Research Award (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Category) in 2021, among others.
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ADDRESS
Food Innovation Research Group, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology – University of Johannesburg – PO Box 17001 – Johannesburg – South Africa
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Last updated on 25/04/2024
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