Projects We Support

Selected Project:  

Africa Biomedical Center (ABC) University of Nairobi Center for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Dr. Bonnie Dunbar Nairobi, Kenya

 
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Medical labs, HIV/AIDs medical research and training

"A healthy wildlife population cannot exist without a healthy human population. WildiZe's grant aims to address deficiancies in medical and biotechnology facilities in Kenya, enabling ABC to..."

  • Construct medical laboratories

  • Carry out community AIDs awareness and outreach programmes

  • Develop training programmes for rural sanitation education

  • Research on emerging infectious diseases

 

November 2010 Update:

Hi All, Well we just moved into the lab last week and they scheduled a course in it already this week (even had outside people including ministry of agriculture). Obviously mostly lectures and demonstrations as we have gaps in lab equipment and electrical transformer issues (I personally bought two transformers to loan them for the course) but students are so desperate for any basic training that they were so enthusiastic thought it was great. It continues tomorrow and our seminar course is at noon. At least I finally met a couple of new faculty. It gives me hope that we can really do something substantial with a little funding.

Best, Bonnie

The African Biomedical Center has been developed to fill in an important gap in Kenya health care. It has the advantage of a team of principals that are both internationally trained and respected in both clinical medicine and basic science relating to the major issues of infectious disease transmission and reproductive health. These investigators are not only also experienced in teaching and training but have reputations of integrity and commitment. They are known for their international collaboration. Along with the donation of major clinical and laboratory equipment to set up a major laboratory, the commitment of the M. P. Shah hospital should ensure the success of this center and the programs implemented should provide a sustainable program which could soon have a major impact on the infrastructure of HIV/AIDS and other STDs in the Kenya.

The Africa Biomedical Center provides important medical care in conjunction with the M.P. Shah Hospital in Nairobi for patience with Aids. Founded by Dr. Bonnie Dunbar, the African Biomedical Center specializes in women's health in Africa, including HIV/Aids and emerging infectious diseases.

WildiZe provides funding for the development of medical labs, medical training, Aids awareness and outreach, and sanitation education. These projects will lead to the building of more rural clinics to treat and prevent Aids and other diseases.

©Photos courtesy of Dr. Bonnie Dunbar (pictured)

project website http://www.africabiomedicalcenter.com/

For More information about ABC...

Principals

Dr. S.T.Patel, Chairman Head of Infectious Disease, The M.P. Shah Hospital; Internationally trained physician with expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV / AIDS.Dr. S.T.Patel's Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Francis Mulaa Secretary, Professor in Infectious Disease at the University of Nairobi; Internationally trained scientist and expert in malaria research.  Dr. Francis Mulaa's Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Bonnie Dunbar Treasurer, Visiting Professor in the Center for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics at the University of Nairobi; Internationally expert in vaccine development and women's health issues.  Dr. Bonnie Dunbar's Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Lucy Wachuhi Irungu Dr. Lucy Wachuhi Irungu's Curriculum Vitae

Dr. James Ochanda Dr. James Ochanda's Curriculum Vitae

Rosemary Sang Principal Research Scientist Rosemary Sang's Curriculum Vitae

 

FAST FACTS:

ABC Kenya Advisory Committee

Dr. Peter Tukei
KEMRI, (Director, CDC Laboratories) Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. Anthony Wanyoike
ROCHE Pharmaceutical Co. Nairobi, Kenya

Dr. D. Owilli
The Agha Khan Hospital


International Advisory Committee

Dr. Ronald Kennedy
Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology
Texas Tech University; Lubbock, Texas, USA.

Dr. Charles Wira
Professor, Dept. of Physiology
Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire, USA

Dr. Thomas Ndolo
Asst. Professor, Dept. of Immunology
University of California, Davis, California, USA