Biomedical research in Nigeria: realities and misconceptions

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Bashir Sa'idu¹  Bashiru Garba² 

[1] Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sultan Abubakar Road, City Campus Complex, Sokoto 840212, Nigeria;;1Department of Veterinary Public Health &

关键词: biomedical research;    human capital development;    innovation;    international funding;    low-income countries;    misconceptions;   

DOI  :  10.2144/fsoa-2019-0157

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Investment in biomedical research is believed to drive economic growth and increase human capital, leading to increased productivity and sustainability. Unfortunately, such positive impacts are not palpable among the resource-poor countries. This can be attributed to the poor quality of research findings and the reliability of findings, which often are rarely translated to impactful products or decisions. While the Nigerian governments are making considerable efforts to improve the quality of research through increased funding, as well as sponsorship and training of scholars in technologically advanced institutions. This is in order for the transfer of knowledge to improve the livelihood of its citizens. However, there is still need for the private multinational organizations to support this course.

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