AI Is Racing Ahead – Clinical Development is Not. An African Perspective
Last week at Summit for Clinical Operations Executives (SCOPE) (1), the energy around artificial intelligence (AI) was unmistakable. From plenary stages to side conversations, AI was framed as the great accelerant of drug discovery and development. Much of that...
As featured in TIME100 Health 2026
Dr. Tariro Makadzange Named to TIME100 Health 2026 In 2026, TIME named Dr. Tariro Makadzange, Founder and CEO of the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN), to the TIME100 Health list—recognizing leaders shaping the future of global health. This acknowledgment...
Building a Sustainable Research Ecosystem: Global Lessons and Critical Pillars
What does it really take to build a sustainable research ecosystem? Not a grant. Not a building. Not even a world-class principal investigator. Innovation does not happen in isolation; it flourishes in ecosystems. A sustainable research ecosystem is the connected...
Africa Rising in Clinical Research: Insights from ACRN’s 2025 EOI Site Visits
In 2025, the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) embarked on a dynamic journey across the continent—conducting Expression of Interest (EOI) site visits in Nigeria, Mozambique, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi and Kenya. These visits provided a...
Welcome to 2026 from all of us at the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN)!
Welcome to 2026 from all of us at the Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN)! As we begin the new year, we’re reflecting with gratitude on the progress made in 2025 — a year shaped by collaboration, learning, and steady growth across our network. Together with...
PATH and Africa Clinical Research Network partner to optimize execution of clinical trials in Africa
The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) and PATH have formalized a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the execution of clinical trials and supporting long-term research capacity across Africa. The collaboration brings...
Mental Health in Africa: The Next Frontier for Public Health and Human Development
More than one billion people worldwide live with a mental health condition, making mental illness one of the leading contributors to disability and premature death (1). Africa, like all continents, carries a fair share of the global burden. Mental health conditions,...
Final Call: Join the Africa Clinical Research Network
Deadline Approaching – Submit Your Expression of Interest by 15 November! Are you committed to advancing clinical research across Africa? Do you want to be part of a continental network driving innovation, equity, and excellence in health research? This is your last...