About Us
We research, collaborate and train scientists on the use of Drosophila melanogaster in biomedical research.
Drosophila Research and Training Centre, Nigeria, is a non-profit organization established in 2019 for the purpose of facilitating the use of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit or vinegar fly) as a cost-effective, alternative animal model for biomedical research and teaching in Sub-Saharan African countries.
Our Vision
To serve as a hub for the training of biomedical scientists in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa using Drosophila melanogaster as an alternative biomedical research model to rodents.
Our Mission
- To promote the use of Drosophila melanogaster at different educational levels, including schools, universities, research institutes and clinics.
- To ensure availability of different Drosophila stocks and conducive work space to scientists in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Core Values
Our core values are Accessibility, Capacity building, Transparency, Integrity, Value/Virtue, Expertise.
