ProjectTTU 03.710 – Professorship for Immuno-Epidemiology and Clinical Research of Infectious diseases at the University…
Basic data
Acronym:
TTU 03.710
Title:
Professorship for Immuno-Epidemiology and Clinical Research of Infectious diseases at the University of Tübingen based at the Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (GABON)
Duration:
01/01/2026 to 31/12/2030
Abstract / short description:
The professorship “Immuno-Epidemiology of Infectious diseases” is connected to the "Clinical Research Group" (CRG), established at CERMEL in Lambaréné, Gabon, ensuring targeted and efficient project implementation. This professorship at the University of Tübingen, based at Centre de Recherches Médicales de Lambaréné (CERMEL), was established in 2016 and has strengthened the link between the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) and CERMEL-Gabon. This connection has facilitated the successful implementation of all innovative projects developed at ITM in Gabon. Furthermore, this position has significantly contributed to human capacity building in both Gabon and Germany.
The DZIF professorship also contributes to lecturing at Gabonese universities, at the University of Tübingen, and at CERMEL, where the professor serves as co-director of the Global Health program funded by the DAAD. One key component of this program is the Master’s program in Biology and Control of
Infection, offered by the UKT and based at CERMEL in Gabon. In the upcoming funding period, the focus will be on maintaining and expanding current academic, mentorship, and scientific leadership activities. Efforts will also be directed toward promoting and supporting new research groups led by post-docs mentored by the professorship. Importantly, the professorship aims to prepare these researchers to obtain the CAMES (Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l’Enseignement Supérieur) degree.CAMES is a pan-African organization that promotes research excellence, and the professorship will mentor young researchers in their applications for various CAMES grades, supporting their appointment as Principal Investigators and junior group leaders. This preparation will ensure they are equipped to compete for professorships globally, although priority will be given to positions at CERMEL or other African institutions.
The DZIF professorship also contributes to lecturing at Gabonese universities, at the University of Tübingen, and at CERMEL, where the professor serves as co-director of the Global Health program funded by the DAAD. One key component of this program is the Master’s program in Biology and Control of
Infection, offered by the UKT and based at CERMEL in Gabon. In the upcoming funding period, the focus will be on maintaining and expanding current academic, mentorship, and scientific leadership activities. Efforts will also be directed toward promoting and supporting new research groups led by post-docs mentored by the professorship. Importantly, the professorship aims to prepare these researchers to obtain the CAMES (Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l’Enseignement Supérieur) degree.CAMES is a pan-African organization that promotes research excellence, and the professorship will mentor young researchers in their applications for various CAMES grades, supporting their appointment as Principal Investigators and junior group leaders. This preparation will ensure they are equipped to compete for professorships globally, although priority will be given to positions at CERMEL or other African institutions.
Involved staff
Managers
Faculty of Medicine
University of Tübingen
University of Tübingen
Local organizational units
Department VII, Tropical Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Hospitals and clinical institutes, Faculty of Medicine
Hospitals and clinical institutes, Faculty of Medicine
Funders
Braunschweig, Niedersachsen, Germany
Cooperations
Lambaréné, Gabon