About FNRG
The FUHSO Neuroscience Research Group (FNRG) is a pioneering multidisciplinary research group dedicated to advancing innovative research in neuroscience.
Comprising a diverse team of academic staff, including clinicians, psychologists, neuroscientists, computer scientists, radiologists, life scientists and biostatisticians, FNRG is uniquely positioned to foster collaborative research initiatives that address the multifaceted challenges in the field of neuroscience.
The FUHSO Neuroscience Research Group (FNRG) presently has 26 academic staff members drawn from 13 different academic departments in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Science and the Academic Unit of the University Library with Prof Adelaja Akinlolu as Chairman and Dr Joy Ochai as Secretary General.
Established: 2022
Members: 26 Academic Staff
Departments: 13 Different Departments
Chairman: Prof Adelaja Akinlolu
Secretary General: Dr Joy Ochai
Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, North Central (NSNNC)
The North Central region of Nigeria comprises of the Federal Capital Territory (Abuja) and six states namely: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nassarawa, Niger and Plateau. Therefore, in recognition of the critical need for collaboration and knowledge sharing in neuroscience, the FNRG is actively engaged in establishing the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria, North Central (NSNNC) with its headquarter hosted by the FNRG and located in FUHSO.
At present, the NSNNC has member neuroscientists including postgraduate students and faculty members from universities located in other states outside Benue State such as Federal University Lafiya, Nasarawa State; Bingham University, Nasarawa State; Plateau State University, Plateau State; Newgate University, Niger State; Kogi State University, Kogi State, University of Ilorin, Kwara State and the Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. These neuroscientists are leading groups of neuroscientists in their respective universities. The membership list of the NSNNC is expected to reach a minimum of 200 within one year of its formation.
The NSNNC aims to promote cooperative research efforts among researchers in various Universities and Colleges of Health Sciences in the North Central region of Nigeria, thereby driving innovation and enhancing the quality of neuroscientific research and mentorship.
FNRG and NSNNC seek to address the growing burden of brain related disorders in Nigeria, across Africa and beyond. The society will bring together expertise from multiple disciplines across North Central Nigeria, creating a robust research environment that not only contributes to academic knowledge but also translates findings into practical applications that improve brain health outcomes.
Additionally, NSNNC will also foster mentor-mentee relationship in academia, providing an enabling environment for emerging neuroscience researchers to thrive. The NSNNC will contribute significantly to the field of neuroscience, benefiting communities in Nigeria and beyond.
Proposed Forthcoming Activity
Workshop Theme: Innovation in Neuroscience: Multidisciplinary approach towards resolutions of current and future challenges in Brain Health.
Venue: Lecture Hall I and Central Laboratory (for Practical Sessions), Otada Campus, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo, Benue State.
- Welcome Address /Opening Remark
- Keynote lectures
- Lecture I: Fundamentals of Neuroscience
- Lecture II: Neural Networks and Artificial intelligence in Neuroscience
- Lecture III: Animal Model, Humanized Mouse Models and Translational Medicine in Neuroscience
- Panel discussion: Neuroscience Education in Africa: Building capacity for the next generation
- Workshop A: Neuroimaging Techniques: Advancements and Applications (Latest trends in MRI, fMRI, and PET scans.)
- Hands-on training session: Data Collection and Analysis with Neuroimaging Software
Networking Reception
- Lecture I: Traditional Medicine and Neuroscience: Exploring opportunities for integration and validation.
- Lecture II: Neurogenetics and Genomics in Neuroscience
- Lecture III: Application of Nanotechnology in Neuroscience
- Workshop B: Neuropharmacology: Innovations in Drug Development and commercialization (Current research on neuropharmacological agents)
- Hands-on Training Session: Database for drug discovery, molecular docking, virtual screening and network pharmacology
- Oral Presentations
Poster Session
- Constitution and By-laws
- Leadership/Governance Structure
- Election of Representatives
Roundtable Discussions
Leadership
Prof Adelaja Akinlolu
Vice Chairman
Leading the FNRG with extensive experience in neuroscience research and academic leadership.
Dr Joy Ochai
Secretary General
Coordinating the administrative and organizational activities of the FNRG.
Get Involved
The FNRG welcomes collaborations, partnerships, and participation from researchers, institutions, and stakeholders interested in advancing neuroscience research in Nigeria and beyond.
For more information about the FNRG, NSNNC, or the upcoming workshop, please contact:
- Email: fnrgroup@fuhso.edu.ng
- Phone: +234 (0) 703 586 2582
- Address: Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Benue State, Nigeria
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