Mission Statement
To conduct cung-edge research, foster collaboraon, and develop innovave
soluons for the discovery and development of safe, effecve, and affordable drugs for
humans and animals, addressing priority health challenges and producvity gaps in
Nigeria and globally.
Vision Statement
To become a leading research team in Africa, outstanding for excellence in drug
discovery, development, and translaon, enhancing human health, and livestock
producvity.
Our Objectives
1.1
Conduct Interdisciplinary Research
Foster collaboration among scientists, clinicians, veterinarians, and industry experts to drive innovation in drug discovery for the benefit of humans and animals.
1.2
Develop Novel Therapeutics
Design, synthesize, and evaluate new chemical entities, biologics, and natural products-inspired drugs for humans and animals.
1.3
Address Priority Health Challenges
Focus on diseases of high prevalence and burden in humans and animals in Nigeria, like malaria, tuberculosis, neglected topical diseases, trypanosomiasis, and animal diseases.
1.4
Enhance Livestock Productivity
Develop innovative solutions to improve livestock health, nutrition, and productivity; increasing food security and economic benefits for farmers.
1.5
Build Research Capacity
Develop and implement training programmes, workshops, and conferences to enhance research skills and knowledge in drug discovery and animal health.
1.6
Foster Industry-Academia Partnerships
Collaborate with pharmaceutical companies, biotech firms, veterinary pharmaceutical companies, and government agencies to accelerate drug development and translation.
1.7
Promote Technology Transfer
Facilitate the transfer of research findings and technologies to industry partners, entrepreneurs, and small-scale farmers.
1.8
Support Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Encourage and support entrepreneurship and innovation in drug discovery and animal health, leading to the development of new products and services.
Our Team
DELSUDDiTReT is led by a dynamic team of researchers, professors, and professionals with deep expertise in the fields of pharmacology, chemistry, and translational medicine. We are united by our passion to discover, develop, and deliver.