Successful recipients of travel bursaries awarded for the 2024 Royal Society Science+ Meeting 'Vaccines and Antimicrobial Resistance - From Science to Policy' are listed below, together with testimonials highlighting the value of receiving these awards to facilitate travel to our Network Meetings.
Mr Kelvin Mokaya Abuga
PhD Student, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Kenya
‘I gained invaluable scientific insights and established network with young and established researchers from different parts of the globe.’
Ms Mwelwa Chibuye
Research Fellow/PhD Student, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Zambia
‘The meeting was both enlightening and inspiring, providing valuable insights on vaccine and AMR research.’
Dr Akuzike Kalizang’oma
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme
Malawi
‘This meeting inspired concrete actions such as policy-focused research, collaboration exploration, and postdoc fellowship project development.’
Miss Terry Komo
Research Officer, KEMRI
Kenya
‘As a young scientist, I was majorly inspired by the expertise of the scientists in attendance and their vast knowledge in the subject matter.’
Dr Alice Litta-Mulondo
Senior Research Officer, National Livestock Resources Research Institute of the National Agricultural Research Organisation
Uganda
‘I had an opportunity to engage with renowned scientists, regulators and policy makers on a subject I am very passionate about.’
Mr George Masifa
Research Assistant, Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI)
Uganda
‘I got to learn the vast spectrum of focus for research, currently available data out-puts from robust studies entailing bacterial-vaccinology activities.’
Mr Khalifa Jamil Saleh
Lecturer/Researcher, Federal University Dutsin-Ma
Nigeria
‘I have met a lot of resourceful people, experts in the field of AMR/Vaccines.’
Dr Ritu Amatya
Project Director, The Fleming Fund Country Grant for Nepal FHI 360
Nepal
‘The meeting was very fruitful. I could update my knowledge on how vaccines can be made useful to combat AMR.’
Dr Keya Ghosh
Lecturer, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Bangladesh
‘The collaboration of all sectors was the meeting's most positive aspect.’
Mr Jonathan Hasian Haposan
PhD Student, Center for Child Health (CCH-PRO)/Universitas Gadjah Mada
Indonesia
‘After learning from the global experts, I would like to share the knowledge and to vocalise the importance of vaccination in reducing AMR.’
Dr Intan Noor Aina Kamaruzaman
Lecturer, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan
Malaysia
‘Attending this meeting was vital to establish connections with experts on AMR in veterinary field.’
Dr Mohammad Imran Khan
Executive Director, PHC Global (Pvt) Ltd
Pakistan
‘The meeting provided an opportunity to make new contacts and gain/share knowledge.’
Dr Amirul Mallick
Associate Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata (IISER Kolkata)
India
‘The opportunity to showcase my research will certainly contribute to my personal and professional growth in the coming days.’
Ms Shincy M R
Senior Scientific Officer, Central Research Laboratory, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
India
‘The meeting offered insights into cutting-edge vaccine research and policy, fostered collaborative opportunities.’
Dr Thao Phuong Huynh Ngo
Head of Aquacultural Biotechnology Division, Biotechnology Center of Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
‘The findings presented at the meeting provided more ideas for revising my current proposal on AMR and vaccine in aquaculture.’
Dr Tanvir Ahmad Nizami
Lecturer, Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Bangladesh
‘It was great to hear from scientists worldwide presenting their innovative research in AMR.’
Ms Devanshi Sharma
PhD Scholar, Apex Regional STD Centre, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital
India
‘The meeting provided valuable insights into AMR, vaccine development, and transmission dynamics.’
Recipients from South America
Professor Emilio Malchiodi
Professor, University of Buenos Aires-CONICET
Argentina
‘The meeting was a wonderful experience to understand the role of vaccination in the reduction of the AMR in several species.’
Dr Laura Oliveira
Postdoctoral Fellow, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
‘I strengthened and broadened my research network, improved transferable and scientific skills.’
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