Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research (ISM)
Project Team
The project team at ISM brings together diverse expertise in applied health research, epidemiology, public health, and other specialized fields to propose innovative solutions in the fight against neglected tropical diseases.
Achievements
ISM has contributed significantly to public health through numerous research publications and impactful projects. Its studies on disease control and surveillance have informed global strategies for tackling neglected tropical diseases
Main contact person
Based in Yaounde, the Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research (ISM) is a not-for-profit association under the Cameroon law, working in the field of scientific and medical research and social sciences. Created in 2005 by Joseph KAMGNO, Professor of Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMSB) at the University of Yaounde I, ISM is dedicated to the fight against disease through biomedical research.
Prof. Joseph KAMGNO, CEO of ISM, serves as the principal contact for the project, overseeing the institution’s research contributions and strategic engagement within the consortium.
About Us
The EMINENCE project is dedicated to eliminating onchocerciasis in Africa through innovative clinical research and the evaluation of moxidectin to enhance disease control and accelerate eradication efforts.
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