We hosted key partners in HIV research and collaboration.
Thrilled to welcome Professors Steve Deeks and Rachel Rutishauser to ACRN this morning. Grateful they made the time to visit us. Our discussions emphasised our shared goal of deepening the understanding of HIV biology and advancing cure research tailored to the...
ACRN CEO, on Africa’s commitment to harnessing AI for development
I’m pleased to be at the Global AI Summit on Africa in Kigali, where leaders are committing to harnessing AI for a better future for Africa. The sessions have been thought-provoking; special thanks to Strive Masiywa, Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Wireless,...
Innovating for Impact: Exploring Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities in Africa’s Clinical Trials and Research
This past week was an inspiring whirlwind of travel, reflection, and discovery—a journey that affirmed my belief in Africa’s untapped potential to reshape global research and clinical trials to meet its own medical needs. Traveling with industry leaders and global...
Strengthening Partnerships for Clinical Trials in Africa.
ACRN is actively collaborating with partners from around the world to improve clinical research capabilities across the continent. Recent activities include a tour of Rwanda, Zimbahwe and South Africa, organised by ACRN. The tour provides valuable insights into...
ACRN-led industry partner visit to Africa to Boost Clinical Trials and Healthcare Partnerships
ACRN is leading a team of senior-level pharmaceutical industry partners and the global health partners on a tour of Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, from March 24 to March 28. The tour is part of our aim to develop a robust life sciences industry on the continent...
Community Advisory Board Quarterly Review and Refresher Training for 2025
On 20 March 2025, ACRN successfully held its Community Advisory Board (CAB) Quarterly Review Meeting and Refresher Training in Harare. The CAB comprises twelve members from diverse groups, including HIV advocates, health workers, and local authorities. The meeting...
Collaborating efforts to pilot and validate a survey tool for mapping clinical trial capabilities across Africa.
We recently hosted a team from the Science for Africa Foundation as part of broader efforts to pilot and validate a survey tool for mapping clinical trial capabilities across Africa. This exercise has involved several clinical trial sites in Kenya, South Africa, and...
Building Africa’s Research Future
ACRN welcomed visitors from the Botnar Institute to our clinical trial site and expanding laboratory in Harare. Our vision is to expand the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory (IDRL) into a central lab that supports clinical trials and drives specialised discovery...