KCCR - Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine

As an international platform for biomedical research, KCCR’s modus operandi is based on the close collaboration between KNUST School of Medical Sciences (SMS), Ghana, and the Bernhard-Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine (BNITM), Hamburg, Germany. The centre is open to all scientists of other institutions, the only prerequisite is that the respective project includes a Ghanaian partner.

The main objective of the centre is to develop a series of world standard research programs through the acquisition of research grants. Within this context, the development of training facilities and educational programs for Ghanaian postgraduates and technical staff is a priority.

KCCR hosts research groups on Onchocerciasis & Lymphatic Filariasis, Buruli Ulcer & Skin NTDs, and Epidemiology, amongst others.