London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

The second annual Director’s Awards was a night filled with celebration, plays, speeches, music, dancing, and awards. Awards were given out in various categories ranging from individuals to teams and recognizing Staff in all Departments. We are excited to share the winners of the night!

Individual Award Winners:

• Research Leader of Tomorrow: Dr Oghenebrume Wariri
• Team Player: Muhammed Danjo
• Inspirational Leader: Dr Grant Mackenzie
• Going the Extra Mile: Baleng Mahama Wutor

Outstanding Team Awards: 

• Research: Iron Babies Clinical Team
• Essential Support: Groundskeepers Team Keneba
• Research Services: HDSS Farafenni & App Development Team
• Operations: Clinical Services Department

Each award symbolises the diverse talent and unwavering dedication within our MRCG family. We extend our deepest appreciation to every team member for their continuous contributions which shaped the success and impact of our institution.

This night of recognition not only applauds individual achievements but also emphasizes the collaborative spirit that defines MRCG's pursuit of excellence. As we reflect on this memorable occasion, we look forward to continued success, innovation, and impactful contributions to the world of medical research.

Speaking at the award night, Prof Umberto D'Alessandro, MRCG Unit Director, expressed delight in recognising the dedicated Staff of MRCG:

“Tonight, we want to recognise the special contribution of individual staff and teams to the success of the Unit. Besides the standard categories such as Research Leader of Tomorrow or Outstanding Research Team, we are also recognizing staff that make the implementation of our research possible. This is why we have extended the recognition to teams operating within the operations, research, and essential support services.  I am particularly happy that we are spending this evening together as I think it shows how we should relate to and work with each other as one team.”

He concluded “I believe this Unit is an exceptional place where high quality research and training is carried out. A Unit that has a substantial influence on health policies which have a major beneficial impact on the life of hundreds of millions of people. We should all be proud (I am) to be part of this prestigious institution that has had, and continues to have, such an impact on global health.”