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The landscape of neuroscience research in Africa: current state, progress, and challenges; a perspective

The field of neuroscience research in Africa has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, contributing to understanding the brain and neurological disorders. This paper provides an overview of the current state of neuroscience research in Africa, highlighting the progress made, ongoing ef...

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Autores principales: Aderinto, Nicholas, Abdulbasit, Muili, Olatunji, Gbolahan, Edun, Mariam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10553195/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37811039
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001219
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author Aderinto, Nicholas
Abdulbasit, Muili
Olatunji, Gbolahan
Edun, Mariam
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description The field of neuroscience research in Africa has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, contributing to understanding the brain and neurological disorders. This paper provides an overview of the current state of neuroscience research in Africa, highlighting the progress made, ongoing efforts, and the challenges researchers face. Despite limited resources and funding constraints, African scientists have made remarkable strides in various areas of neuroscience. Collaborative networks and international partnerships have been crucial in advancing education, research infrastructure, and capacity building in the field. Institutions in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Morocco have emerged as key hubs for neuroscience research, fostering a growing community of researchers dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the brain. Efforts in neuroscience research have encompassed diverse domains, including neurogenomics, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation, and neuroepidemiology. Studies have focused on investigating genetic factors underlying neurological conditions, exploring the neural mechanisms of cognition and behaviour, and developing innovative therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders. However, challenges persist in the African neuroscience research landscape. Limited funding remains a significant barrier, hindering the establishment of well-equipped laboratories, access to advanced technologies, and support for research projects. Addressing these concerns is crucial to ensure research outcomes’ integrity, validity, and relevance. Looking ahead, strategic interventions are required to address these challenges and further advance neuroscience research in Africa.
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spelling pubmed-105531952023-10-06 The landscape of neuroscience research in Africa: current state, progress, and challenges; a perspective Aderinto, Nicholas Abdulbasit, Muili Olatunji, Gbolahan Edun, Mariam Ann Med Surg (Lond) Perspectives The field of neuroscience research in Africa has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, contributing to understanding the brain and neurological disorders. This paper provides an overview of the current state of neuroscience research in Africa, highlighting the progress made, ongoing efforts, and the challenges researchers face. Despite limited resources and funding constraints, African scientists have made remarkable strides in various areas of neuroscience. Collaborative networks and international partnerships have been crucial in advancing education, research infrastructure, and capacity building in the field. Institutions in countries such as Egypt, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, and Morocco have emerged as key hubs for neuroscience research, fostering a growing community of researchers dedicated to unravelling the complexities of the brain. Efforts in neuroscience research have encompassed diverse domains, including neurogenomics, neuroimaging, neurophysiology, neurorehabilitation, and neuroepidemiology. Studies have focused on investigating genetic factors underlying neurological conditions, exploring the neural mechanisms of cognition and behaviour, and developing innovative therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders. However, challenges persist in the African neuroscience research landscape. Limited funding remains a significant barrier, hindering the establishment of well-equipped laboratories, access to advanced technologies, and support for research projects. Addressing these concerns is crucial to ensure research outcomes’ integrity, validity, and relevance. Looking ahead, strategic interventions are required to address these challenges and further advance neuroscience research in Africa. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 2023-09-01 /pmc/articles/PMC10553195/ /pubmed/37811039 http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MS9.0000000000001219 Text en Copyright © 2023 The Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) (CCBY), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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