A biomedical research hub, Helix Biogen Institute, situated in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has collaborated with an international body, ANESVAD Foundation, to find solutions, among other things, to the rising challenges in the scientific world.

Head, Microbiology Department, Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Dr. Oladipo Kolawole, who disclosed this in a statement, at the weekend, said the institute was dedicated to advancing ground-breaking innovations in healthcare and biotech sectors.

He said the collaboration would provide a huge boost to Ogbomoso’s developing start-up environment, the state and the country as a whole.

He noted that the development illustrates Ogbomoso’s rise as a centre for biomedical innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as the enormous potential of the local start-up scene.

Kolawole expressed optimism that the partnership between the Institute and the Foundation would be mutually beneficial, noting that the contribution will enable the institute to further its biomedical research and development operations.

He said the institute had a previous record of COVID-19 vaccines already enlisted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in collaboration with Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan; Adeleke University, Ede and Trinity Immunoeficient Laboratory, Ogbomoso, among others.