Center for Bioethics and Research

Center for Bioethics  and Research West African Bioethics Training Program is a program for teaching, service and research in International Bioethics.

It is unique because it uses the opportunity afforded by its location in West Africa to research and train Bioethics in English and French. Center for Bioethics and Research is funded by the United States National Institutes of Health through the Fogarty International Center to provide training and support for the development of international research bioethics in West Africa. To date, West African Bioethics has conducted training for up to 5,000 bio-medical researchers in Nigeria and other West African countries in other to increase their awareness of bioethics and informed consent issues in research.

Congratulations to Prof. S.O. Akintola on her recent election as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Strat...
06/08/2025

Congratulations to Prof. S.O. Akintola on her recent election as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships) of the University of Ibadan.

Congratulations to Prof. S.O. Akintola on her recent election as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, and Strategic Partnerships) of the University of Ibadan. This is a well-deserved recognition of her exceptional academic achievements and leadership qualities.This appointment is a signific...

We are proud to congratulate Prof. Eyelade, a member of the CBR faculty, on her promotion to Professor in the University...
06/08/2025

We are proud to congratulate Prof. Eyelade, a member of the CBR faculty, on her promotion to Professor in the University of Ibadan. This is a well-deserved achievement indeed.

The management and staff of the Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) congratulate Dr. Olayinka R. Eyelade on her promotion to Professor by the management of the University of Ibadan.

29/07/2025
Professor C.O. Agulanna, HOD of Bioethics and Medical Humanities University of Ibadan, will deliver a lecture titled ‘Wh...
08/07/2025

Professor C.O. Agulanna, HOD of Bioethics and Medical Humanities University of Ibadan, will deliver a lecture titled ‘Why Ethics Matters in Everything’ on the 11th of July 2025 at 9:00 a.m. West Central Africa time.
The lecture is for the 15th edition of the monthly workshop for a well-informed work force organized by the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Capacity Development Committee

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College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (CoMUI) Capacity Development Committee in Collaboration with The Office of the Secretary to the College fourth Edit...

Our recent publication in the Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics (JERHRE) reviews the development an...
08/07/2025

Our recent publication in the Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics (JERHRE) reviews the development and evolution of Fogarty International Center–funded research ethics training programs in West Africa over the past decade.

"We believe that the West Africa Bioethics (WAB) Training Program (now Center for Bioethics and Research) in Nigeria played a central role in this growth, serving as a model for subsequent programs in Ghana, Mali, and The Gambia. This paper describes the nature, successes, and challenges of these programs."

The Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics (JERHRE) publishes empirical research and reviews of empirical literature on human research ethics. Empirical knowledge translates ethical principles into procedures appropriate to specific cultures, contexts, and research topics. JERHRE is....

Hearty congratulations to Professor Ebun Oduwole on her appointment as VC of AJayi Crowther University. We wish her a re...
07/07/2025

Hearty congratulations to Professor Ebun Oduwole on her appointment as VC of AJayi Crowther University. We wish her a remarkable tenure that spur more landmark accomplishment for her and the institution.

The Center for Bioethics and Research (CBR) warmly congratulates Professor Ebunoluwa Olufemi Oduwole on her historic appointment as the first female Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo. This appointment is a remarkable acknowledgment of her outstanding academic contributions, administr...

RCR Casebook course is a collection of real-world ethical dilemmas designed to promote discussion, critical thinking, an...
30/06/2025

RCR Casebook course is a collection of real-world ethical dilemmas designed to promote discussion, critical thinking, and skill-building in responsible conduct of research. This course is now available as part of the CITI offerings provided by the Center for Boethics and Research.

The HHS Office for Research Integrity’s RCR Casebook course is a collection of real-world ethical dilemmas designed to promote discussion, critical thinking, and skill-building in responsible conduct of research. This course is now available as part of the CITI course offering provided by the Cent...

Resounding congratulations to Dr. Sally Adebamowo on her well-deserved promotion to Professor in the Department of Epide...
23/06/2025

Resounding congratulations to Dr. Sally Adebamowo on her well-deserved promotion to Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine!

A resounding congratulations to Dr. Sally Adebamowo on her well-deserved promotion to Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine!

24/04/2025

We are glad to present you the first edition of the CBR Newsletter for 2025. In this issue, we catch up on the interesting career progressions of some of the alumni of the programs offered at the Center for Bioethics and Research.

Congratulations, Professor Adebamowo !
08/01/2025

Congratulations, Professor Adebamowo !

We at the Center for Bioethics and Research are proud to celebrate with Prof. Clement Adebamowo on his appointment as the new head of the Division of Cancer Epidemiology. A globally respected cancer epidemiologist with over 30 years of groundbreaking research experience, Dr. Adebamowo brings unparal...

06/01/2025

Through the Rising Star Program, the Global Virus Network (GVN) identifies and supports promising early-career investigators who will one day lead the field of infectious diseases, developing innovative diagnostic and interventional strategies to combat human pathogens.

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