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Generations of leaders focused on emerging diseases — supported today by a young, dedicated team.

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Guiding the Institute.

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Prof. Sylvanus Okogbenin
Advisor & Investigator
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Dr. Ephraim Ogbaini-Emovon
Head, Research Laboratory
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Mr. Odia Ikponmwosa
Molecular Laboratory Manager
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IVEPCR operates as a centre of excellence for diagnosis, case management, research, surveillance and capacity building.

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Institute of Viral and Emergent Pathogens Control and Research — a national reference centre for emerging infectious diseases at Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, Edo State, Nigeria.

Established 2007 · Formerly Institute of Lassa Fever Research and Control

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