An Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya has secured the Grand Challenges research grant.
The grant award, which is for a period of 18 months, is for developing a novel, multifunctional microneedle patch for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding.
(Read more: https://gcgh.grandchallenges.org/grant/heles-patch-novel-microneedle-patch-treatment-heavy-menstrual-bleeding)
This award is funded by the Gates Foundation through Grand Challenges, a global partnership that catalyzes innovation and serves as a platform for partners to collaborate and drive lasting impact.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the Senate and university community congratulates Dr. Margaret Ilomuanya for winning this grant and wishes her success in the project.