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1. INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE
CPM International Research Institute (CPM-IRI)
1.1 Legal Status and Mandate
CPM International Research Institute (CPM-IRI) is a not-for-profit research and innovation institute based in Nigeria, established to advance excellence in infectious disease research, climate–health science, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), epidemic preparedness, and health systems resilience.
The Institute operates with a strong translational mandate—bridging laboratory science, clinical research, population surveillance, and policy-relevant evidence generation, particularly in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings.
1.2 Vision
To become a globally respected African research institute generating high-impact scientific evidence and developing the next generation of researchers addressing infectious disease and climate-related health threats.
1.3 Mission
•To conduct rigorous, ethical, and innovative research that improves human health and wellbeing
•To strengthen research capacity and leadership in Africa
•To translate scientific evidence into policy, practice, and health system impact
•To foster international collaboration and equitable partnerships
1.4 Core Research Themes
•Climate-sensitive infectious diseases
•Antimicrobial resistance and microbial genomics
•Epidemic and pandemic preparedness
•One Health surveillance
•AI-enabled diagnostics and early warning systems
•Maternal and child infectious disease vulnerability
These themes are closely aligned with Wellcome’s Discovery Research priorities, global health equity goals, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 3, 10, and 13).
2. GOVERNANCE AND LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE
2.1 Governance Framework
CPM-IRI operates under a transparent governance framework that ensures scientific independence, accountability, and ethical integrity.
Governing Board / Advisory Board
•Provides strategic oversight
•Approves institutional policies
•Ensures fiduciary and ethical compliance
Scientific Advisory Committee
•Senior national and international scientists
•Provides guidance on research quality, innovation, and international standards
•Reviews institutional research direction and fellowship environmen
2.2 Management Structure
•Director-General / Chief Executive Officer:
Professor Joseph Omololu-Aso
•Director of Research & Innovation
•Grants & Research Development Manager
•Finance & Compliance Officer
•Administrative & Operations Officer
This structure ensures clear separation of scientific leadership, financial management, and administrative oversight, in line with Wellcome expectations.
3. FIVE-YEAR RESEARCH STRATEGY (2025–2030)
3.1 Strategic Objectives
1.Generate high-quality discovery and applied research in climate-sensitive infectious diseases
2.Establish CPM-IRI as a regional hub for surveillance and diagnostics
3.Strengthen early-career and mid-career research leadership
4.Expand international research partnerships
5.Translate evidence into policy-relevant outputs
3.2 Strategic Pillars
Pillar 1: Discovery & Translational Science
•Host investigator-led research driven by curiosity, innovation, and societal relevance
Pillar 2: Capacity Strengthening
•Structured mentorship, training, and fellowship hosting
•Emphasis on LMIC early-career researchers
Pillar 3: Partnerships & Global Engagement
•Active collaborations with universities and research institutes in Europe and Africa
Pillar 4: Policy & Impact
•Engagement with Ministries of Health, Environment, and regional bodies
•Production of policy briefs and stakeholder dialogues
4. FELLOWSHIP HOSTING FRAMEWORK
(Core document for Wellcome)
CPM-IRI is formally committed to hosting and supporting Wellcome-funded fellows at early-career and career-development stages.
4.1 Mentorship Structure
Each fellow will be supported by a three-tier mentorship system:
1.Primary Mentor – Senior investigator responsible for scientific direction
2.Secondary Mentor – Methodological or technical specialist
3.External Advisor – International collaborator providing global perspective
Mentorship includes:
•Quarterly progress meetings
•Annual career development review
•Structured feedback on publications and grant application
4.2 Career Development Support
CPM-IRI provides fellows with access to:
•Grant and fellowship writing workshops
•Research ethics and integrity training
•Data analysis and bioinformatics support
•Scientific writing and publication mentoring
•Leadership and research management training
•Teaching and supervision opportunities
4.3 Infrastructure and Research Environment
Fellows have access to:
•Laboratory and diagnostic platforms (via CPM and Omololu Hospital)
•Clinical and community field sites
•Surveillance datasets
•Secure data management systems
•Institutional and international collaborators
The Institute provides an intellectually stimulating, multidisciplinary environment conducive to independence and innovation.
5. RESEARCH ETHICS & INTEGRITY
5.1 Ethical Oversight
All research hosted by CPM-IRI complies with:
•National ethical guidelines
•International standards (Declaration of Helsinki, CIOMS)
Ethical approval is obtained through:
•CPM-affiliated Institutional Review Board (where applicable), and/or
•Formal partnership with accredited university or hospital ethics committees
5.2 Research Integrity Policies
CPM-IRI maintains clear policies on:
•Research misconduct
•Data protection and confidentiality
•Authorship and publication ethics
•Conflict of interest
•Participant safeguarding
Zero tolerance is maintained for unethical research conduct.
6. FINANCIAL & GRANTS MANAGEMENT
6.1 Financial Governance
CPM-IRI operates a transparent and auditable financial system, including:
•Dedicated institutional bank accounts
•Segregation of duties
•Budget monitoring and reporting
•Annual independent audit
6.2 Grant Management
The Institute has clear procedures for:
•Grant application support
•Fund disbursement
•Procurement
•Financial reporting to funders
•Compliance with donor regulations
This ensures accountability, value for money, and funder confidence.
7. EQUITY, DIVERSITY & SAFEGUARDING
CPM-IRI is committed to:
•Gender equity
•Inclusive research environments
•Protection of vulnerable populations
•Safe, respectful workplace culture
All fellows and staff are covered by safeguarding and equality policies aligned with international best practice.
8. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION & PARTNERSHIPS
CPM-IRI maintains active collaborations with:
•Nigerian universities and teaching hospitals
•European research institutions (including Germany and the UK)
•Global health and policy stakeholders
These partnerships strengthen:
•Scientific quality
•Training opportunities
•Global visibility of fellows
9. STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO WELLCOME
CPM International Research Institute affirms its full institutional commitment to hosting Wellcome-funded fellows, providing protected research time, mentorship, infrastructure, ethical oversight, and financial governance necessary to support excellence, independence, and global impact.
Professional People
Meet Our Expert Team Members.
Joseph Omololu-Aso
Professor of Infectious Disease, Immunology & Clinical Microbiology
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Our Mission
Our Values
To advance scientific discovery and innovation in public health through collaborative research focused on climate change, infectious diseases, and evidence-based interventions that improve lives and environments.
At CPM Int’l & Omololu Hospital, we are guided by scientific excellence, collaboration, integrity, innovation, and a strong commitment to public health impact.