2023 Travel Bursaries

Dr Anne Amulele
Postdoctoral Researcher, KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Kenya

'I was able to interact with other scientists and form connections that could be potential future collaborations. It was a wonderful experience, and I enjoyed the presentations.'

Dr Melissa Chowdhury
Clinical Research Fellow, Makerere University – Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration, Kampala
Uganda

'The most positive aspect was meeting so many people who were committed to addressing vaccine preventable diseases, to the development of novel vaccines and to address antimicrobial resistance, it was truly inspiring.'

Miss Dorothy Cyril-Okoh
Research Associate and Sequencing Scientist, University of Ibadan
Nigeria

'I think very intriguing and insightful are the best words to explain my experience at the BactiVac 2023 meeting. I’m so inspired that I want to attend this meeting every year and start sharing the data I will be getting from the rural community in Africa.'

Mrs Helena Dela
Principal Research Assistant, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Ghana

'It was an insightful meeting that was worth attending. The knowledge and networking derived from the meeting will help fine tune future studies I am planning to embark on.'

Professor Mohamed Elhadidy
Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Zewail City of Science and Technology
Egypt

'Attending this meeting provided me with transdisciplinary insights to
Explore novel approaches and strategies to advance vaccines to Combat this global crisis of AMR.'

Dr Ikrama Hassan
Chief Medical Director, Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (Nasarawa State Specialist Hospital)
Nigeria

'The meeting was an eye opener for me on the current development in the vaccinology ecosystem.'

Dr William Horsnell
Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
South Africa

'A fantastic interactive meeting that yielded genuine support for my research activities.'

Ms Juliet Masiga
Senior Quality Assurance Officer, Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute (KEVEVAPI)
Kenya

'The meeting was very enlightening. I was able to learn and see how technology has led to the improvement of vaccine research and production.'

Mr Tarisayi Matongo
Scientist (Vaccine Development), Biovac
South Africa

'Cutting edge knowledge on display and the consideration of applicability of technology on display towards LMICs. Interesting, stretched the mind academically and technically ; eye opening to field and community. Minimal and seamless administration friendly staff/coordinators and over all enjoyable.'

Mr Ifeanyi Elibe Mba
Research Fellow, University of Ibadan
Nigeria

'This is my first time of attending an international conference. It was a wonderful and memorable experience which I will never forget. The networking, knowledge gained, and the experience was all I needed to advance my career.'

Dr Brian Mose
Research Medical Officer, KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme
Kenya

'The meeting was enlightening, it opened up my understanding of efforts against AMR beyond blood culture results, antibiotic susceptibility testing and traditional determinants of AMR.'

Mr Victor Mosha
Laboratory Scientist, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute
Tanzania

'It was a great experience to get to know experts in the field of bacterial vaccines, learn and make connections. The platform was essential for my current work and it also showed me further opportunities to expand my scope.'

Dr Isaac Osei
Clinical Trial Epidemiologist, MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM
The Gambia

'Attending this meeting enabled me to appreciate the level of scientific rigor required to advance the field of bacterial vaccines and how I need to position myself.'

Professor Eric Sampane-Donkor
Professor, University of Ghana Medical School
Ghana

'It was a good experience to listen to the talks and to be abreast with current research on various vaccines. The networking session was great, and it was done in an innovative way.'

Mr Amusa Wamawobe
Post Graduate Student, Makerere University
Uganda

'This meeting was vital for me given I’m working in Clinical Microbiology especially my work involving neonatal infectious disease. It has opened my mind on ongoing preventive and control initiatives by global researchers including vaccines targets for AMR bacteria.'

Dr Ibrahim Yusuf
AMR Research Scientist/Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Bayero University Kano
Nigeria

'The most positive aspect of the meeting is the opportunity to network and discuss collaboration with other colleagues.'

Dr Mohammad Mainul Ahasan
Assistant General Manager, Incepta Vaccine Ltd.
Bangladesh

'I found this meeting an excellent platform to become the part of a vibrant scientific community and learned the ways in which vaccines can slow the emergence of AMR by preventing infections and reducing the need for antibiotics.'

Dr Amjad Ali
Associate Professor, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
Pakistan

'We had enough time for informal interactions with the speakers and participants. It was interesting that multiple colleagues were interested in the catalyst pump priming projects and ready to be partners in proposals.'

Associate Professor Mohammad Noor Amal Azmai
Head / University lecturer / Researcher, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia

'I met various experts from all around the world who are working in vaccine development, for future collaboration.'

Dr Vaseeharan Baskaralingam
Professor and Head, Alagappa University
India

'This meeting enriched my knowledge for vaccine preparation and production using novel technologies.'

Dr Punnadath Preetham Elumalai
Associate Professor (Biochemistry), Cochin University of Science & Technology
India

'This meeting enabled me to acquire new knowledge to enlarge my research conceptions and extend the possibility of availing funding opportunities for future work in the research field of developing bacterial vaccines for aquaculture.'

Dr Sarmad Hanif
Senior Research Scientist, Techinvention Lifecare Pvt. Ltd.
India

'It was a brilliant experience. The scientific deliberations and discussions were highly meaningful. The well-organized event not only enhanced my knowledge but also connected me with the eminent scientists and researchers.'

Mrs Sanchita Kar
Research Investigator, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives (ideSHi)
Bangladesh

'The networking session was really a very innovative session. We can meet with people that work on same field as well as can expand our collaboration. The speaker session helpful for finding the new opportunities for higher studies on vaccine research field.'

Dr Zannat Kawser
Assistant Scientist, Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives (ideSHi)
Bangladesh

'I had a wonderful experience from this meeting. By participating in this meeting, I learned a lot, met a number of scientists working on the same area as mine and for me, the speed dating session was very useful.'

Dr Sreeja Lakshmi
Research Scientist, King Nandhivarman College of Arts and Science
India

'This meeting with particular reference to vaccines to combat antimicrobial resistance, enabled me to be a part of a new network of research conceptions towards development of novel intervention of technology to defend against bacterial infections prevailing in aquaculture.'

Dr Sam Lyvannak
Paediatrician, Angkor Hospital for Children
Cambodia

'I was really impressed by various presentations from experts around the world and I just realized that there were a lot of bacterial vaccines developed and many more are under clinical trial.'

Associate Professor Md Sabri Mohd Yusoff
Lecturer, Universiti Putra Malaysia
Malaysia

'I was truly inspired when I listened to the presenters sharing the process and the positive outcome of their research.'

Professor Jayaseelan Murugaiyan
Academic / Professor, SRM University AP
India

'It was a wonderful experience to meet the speakers and fellow participants. I really enjoyed talking science during lecture sessions, net-working and poster session. After attending this meeting, I also got some extra ideas on my research direction.'

Dr Abinaya Muthukumar
Researcher, Alagappa University
India

'This meeting was a great platform and excellent opportunity to meet leading scientists in the field of vaccination against zoonotic bacterial diseases and encourage thinking to find new ways to improve what already exists.'

Dr Geetha Nagaraj
Associate Professor, Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
India

'Through this meeting it was essential for me to get along with other researchers and companies who are working towards making bacterial vaccines, understand their research interests and get updated information on bacterial vaccines and AMR.'

Dr Hoai Truong
Lecturer, Head of Department, Head of Laboratory, Vietnam National University of Agriculture
Vietnam

'A great experience with high-quality talks, I have gained a lot of knowledge and have collaborated with leading experts in the field of vaccines to support my future research.'

Dr Tintu Varghese
Assistant Professor, Christian Medical College, Vellore
India

'The meeting discussed various aspects of bacterial vaccines and AMR. New vaccine research was elaborated on by various researchers around the globe. It was an excellent platform to update on the vaccine research and to connect with fellow researchers.'

Mr Leandro Correa Simoes
MSc in Microbiology, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Brazil

'It was an excellent experience of exchanging ideas with other researchers and undoubtedly enriching, from the point of view of having the opportunity to meet new people and places and also to spread my research to several people.'

Mr Adriano Palharini de Araújo
Masters Student, Butantan Institute / University of São Paulo (USP)
Brazil

'As it was my first trip outside my country and at an international scientific meeting, everything that happened during the two days of the meeting was unexpected, the trip certainly contributed a lot to my formation as a young researcher.'

Mr Abiyot Abebe
Vaccines Production Officer, National Veterinary Institute
Ethiopia

‘I have acquired valuable experience in the field of bacterial vaccinology from both the speakers and network members.’

Mr Edmund Bedeley
Senior Research Assistant, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research
Ghana

‘I was privileged to network with people who I could collaborate with and also meet possible funders for my future research.’

Dr Caroline Chisenga
Research Fellow, Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
Zambia

‘I had such a great time especially during the poster sessions as some of the questions that were asked opened my mind to new research questions.’

Mr Olanrewaju Eniade
Data Manager, International Foundation Against Infectious Disease in Nigeria
Nigeria

‘Attending the meeting offered valuable insights into vaccine development, interactions with potential collaborators, and connections with funding institutions like Wellcome Trust, enriching my knowledge and professional network.’

Mr Charlie Chaluma Luchen
Research Fellow, Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Zambia

‘An insightful meeting, which was vital for my professional development as a researcher in the vaccines space.’

Dr Cliff Magwira
Senior Research Scientist, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Malawi

‘The meeting enabled me to learn current research trends in bacterial vaccines and provided me a platform to network and find potential collaborators.’

Mrs Cynthia Mubanga
Research Fellow, Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Zambia

‘Young scientists in LMIC like me, get an opportunity to freely contact/connect with experts and engage them with questions in our areas of interest.’

Ms Harriet Ng’ombe
Research Fellow, Center for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Zambia

‘I liked the speed networking, it helped me talk to more people than I would be able to do with my own efforts.’

Dr Navneet Bichha
WHO TDR Post Graduate Fellow in Implementation Research, Indian Institute of Health Management Research
India

‘Wonderful learning experience and a platform to network with experts and share new ideas to improve high burden bacterial diseases with better vaccines.’

Ms Sangita Dey
Scientist Level-I, Cellworks Research Pvt Ltd
India

‘The meeting provided valuable insights, unexpected connections, and a newfound passion for bacterial vaccines, motivating me to pursue a PhD and implement innovative practices in my current role.’

Prof Shizhong Geng
Professor, Yangzhou University
China

‘This meeting provided a platform to meet experts and researchers in the field of bacterial vaccines.’

Dr Murnihayati Hassan
Clinical Microbiologist, Institute for Medical Research (IMR)
Malaysia

‘I had never attended such meeting that involves representative from all three sectors – academia, industry and funders.’

Mr Ravi Kant
Senior Research Fellow, ACBR, University of Delhi
India

‘I really enjoyed the speed networking session. I was able to interact and meet lots of researchers with same interests and found the session most insightful.’

Dr Manish Kumar
Assistant Professor, Amity University, Gwalior
India

‘This meeting was very systematically organised with worldwide scientists and researchers in the field of bacterial vaccines.’

Ms Swati Rani
Project Associate I, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) - National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI)
India

‘Attending this meeting was vital to enrich my current work because it provided a unique platform for me to stay updated with the latest developments and research trends in my field.’

Dr Hina Raza
Academic Scientist, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bahauddin Zakariya University
Pakistan

‘The most unexpected benefit of the meeting was the ability to meet with other funding agencies, and to get awareness on how to develop a good research project.’

Dr Tasson da Costa Rodrigues
Research Assistant, Instituto Butantan
Brazil

‘The meeting provided opportunities to meet other researchers, to talk with most of the presenters and build some important connections.’

Mr Filipe Fusco
Master’s Student, University of São Paulo/Butantan Institute
Brazil

‘The meeting promoted the perfect networking environment at all moments. By far, the best meeting I have ever attended.’

Mrs Yessica Jaimes Florez
PhD Student, Universidade Estadual de Campinas
Brazil

‘Attending the meeting was a very enriching experience that allowed me to acquire new knowledge and meet different experts and researchers from all over the world.’