Research Involving:
Infectious Disease




Repurposing a Widely Available Antiseptic in Pediatric Chronic Ear Infections in Nigeria

Repurposing a Widely Available Antiseptic in Pediatric Chronic Ear Infections in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Mercy Jatto​​ Disease: Chronic suppurative otitis media Research Description: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is inflammation of the lining of...

Repurposing the Antiviral Drug Valganciclovir to Treat Cytomegalovirus-Induced Hearing Loss

Repurposing the Antiviral Drug Valganciclovir to Treat Cytomegalovirus-Induced Hearing Loss Principal Investigator: Dr. Joseph Rower​​ Disease: Hearing loss Research Description: Almost 400 children die each year from congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infections, and...



Treating Tuberculosis with the Lipid Lowering Drug Atorvastatin in Nigeria

Treating Tuberculosis with the Lipid Lowering Drug Atorvastatin in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Prof. Olanisun O. Adewole​ Disease: Tuberculosis Research Description:Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by a bacterial infection and is the leading infectious disease cause of...