Africa Centre of Excellence in Phytomedicine Research and

Development

UNIVERSITY OF JOS, JOSNIGERIA

Experiences in Alternative Medicine

Capacity Development

What was... No M.Sc/PhD in Phytomedicine (Pharmacognosy) and Clinical Pharmacy

No curricula for the two courses

No much awareness of Phytomedicine Research

No manpower

No experimental farms and Laboratories

What is... Introduction of New Courses in Phytomedicine and Clinical Pharmacy

Curricula for courses developed & approve

Fifty-seven traditional medical practitioners participated with researchers in workshop on TMP

Fourty-seven students/faculty admitted for M.Sc/Phd (Togo-21, DR Congo-2, Liberia-2, Cameroon-1, and Nigeria 21.

What is... (contd)Sensitization seminar on Bioinformatics and Genomics held for students/faculty

Experimental farms for mushroom, artemisia annua and other medicinal plants available

Curricula for 3 new M.Sc/PhD and 5 short courses developed and undergoing approval by PG School, Senate and Management

University- Pharmacy Industry relations

Constant meetings with Management and PG school

Engagement of experts for development of curricula in new courses

Advertisement of programmes on UNIJOS website, and direct mail to partners

Site visit/meeting with partner institutions concerning students admission and research

Development of intellectual Property and Industry strategic Plan

Strategy...