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Road map for capacity building and development for biomedical sciences in Kenya.

Bartholomew Nyangahu Ondigo^1,2,3

¹Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Egerton University, Nakuru, Kenya.

The Pan African Medical Journal

|July 9, 2020

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High-income countries fund biomedical research capacity building in low- and middle-income countries through short- and long-term training programs. This guide offers crucial information for Kenyan students pursuing advanced biomedical and global health degrees.

Area of Science:

Biomedical Sciences
Global Health
Research Capacity Building

Background:

International collaborations aim to build a critical mass of biomedical researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Capacity building initiatives involve short-term skill acquisition and long-term degree-focused training programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To raise awareness of international biomedical research capacity-building efforts.
To provide guidance for Kenyan students pursuing long-term graduate training in biomedical sciences and global health.

Main Methods:

The article discusses the scope of short-term training, including fieldwork, grant writing, laboratory techniques, data management, statistical analysis, and dissemination.
It outlines long-term training pathways, such as Master's or PhD degrees and postdoctoral programs.

Keywords:

Biomedical sciences Kenya capacity building career and university mentoring training

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Main Results:

The abstract does not contain specific results from a study, but rather outlines the scope of training programs.
It highlights the importance of these programs for developing research expertise in LMICs.

Conclusions:

International training programs are essential for enhancing biomedical research capacity in LMICs.
Prospective graduate students from Kenya can leverage these opportunities for advanced careers in biomedical sciences and global health.