馃帀CONGRATULATIONS!
The Africa Microscopy Initiative congratulates the four institutions who have been awarded research-grade microscopes through the inaugural PEER call! A milestone toward strengthening microscopy capacity across the continent. Awardees are:
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1. Application lead A/ Prof Agathe L. Fotio epse Tonfack from the University of Buea in Cameroon馃嚚馃嚥 who has received the Axiolab 5 with Polarization and Camera.
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2. Application lead Prof. Aliou Ndiaye from Universit茅 Cheikh Anta DIOP de Dakar in Senegal 馃嚫馃嚦who has received the Axio Imager A2 Manual System with Phase contrast and Fluorescence and Camera
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3. Application lead Mrs Juliet Nnenda Olayinka from Afe Babalola University in Nigeria 馃嚦馃嚞who has received the Observer 5 with Fluorescence and Camera
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4. Application lead Dr Abrha Bsrat Hailu from Ethiopia 馃嚜馃嚬 who has received the Axioscope A1 with Phase Contrast and Camera
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Thank you to @zeiss_micro for their support, ensuring that the microscopes are not only redistributed but also refurbished, supported, & embedded into local research ecosystems!
We also extend our thanks to all who applied & shared their visions for microscopy in Africa! 馃敩
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