A biomedical research hub situated in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Helix Biogen Institute, has entered into partnership with ANESVAD Foundation with a view to advancing solutions to emerging challenges in the scientific world.
Helix Biogen, which is currently creating a stir in the biotechnology and life sciences industries, is managed by a group of outstanding scientists, researchers, and bioentrepreneurs, under the leadership of the vice chancellor of the Precious Cornerstone University (PCU), Ibadan, Prof.Julius Kola Oloke, and Dr.Oladipo Kolawole, currently the head of Microbiology Department of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State.
In a statement, Dr Kolawole said the collaboration would provide a huge boost to Ogbomoso’s developing startup environment, the state and Nigeria as a whole.
“This noteworthy development illustrates both Ogbomoso’s rise as a centre for biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship as well as the enormous potential of the local startup scene,” he said.
Kolawole added that due to the constant pursuit of greatness by the researchers, the institute is receiving the attention of international collaborators and investors who are interested in the biomedical progress of ongoing projects at the institute.
He cited as part of the institute’s achievements the COVID-19 candidates vaccine already enlisted by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan, Adeleke University, Ede and Trinity Immunoeficient Laboratory, Ogbomoso, among others.
The university don expressed the optimism that the partnership between the Institute and ANESVAD Foundation would be mutually beneficial, noting that “This international contribution will enable Helix Biogen Institute to further up its biomedical research and development operations on point-of-care diagnostic kits development toward Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), which has economically impacted the under-developed countries,” he said.
“The relationship with ANESVAD Foundation will make it easier to recruit top individuals and expand cutting-edge laboratory capabilities, thereby contributing to the economic growth of Ogbomoso, Oyo State and Nigeria as whole.
“As a result, the hub will be able to accelerate meaningful partnerships with top universities and related stakeholders to further its creative solutions. Ogbomoso is already firmly established as a thriving biomedical innovation hub, ready to draw more interest and funding.”
He said Helix Biogen Institute is well-positioned to make tremendous progress toward revolutionizing biotechnology and enhancing lives with this fresh infusion of funding and assistance.
“The future of Ogbomoso as a center for cutting-edge businesses is more promising than ever, and the entire community can anticipate the revolutionary effects this relationship will have.”
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