May 2, 2024 by Nicholas Waruingi
Training the Next Generation of African Vaccinologists
Building Multidisciplinary Expertise for Vaccine Development and Deployment
Why LINDA Matters
Strengthening end-to-end vaccine R&D and manufacturing capacity in Africa.
Vaccine impact globally and Africa’s unmet needs
Gaps in early-stage vaccine R&D and manufacturing capacity
Lessons from COVID-19 and emerging epidemics
Career Awareness & Webinars
This pillar introduces students and early-career scientists across Africa to vaccinology as a career path through accessible, multilingual webinars and virtual career fairs, increasing awareness of opportunities and pathways within vaccine research and manufacturing.
Advanced Vaccinology Training
A two-week intensive course designed for African scientists already engaged in vaccine research, covering the full vaccine lifecycle—from discovery and pre-clinical development to manufacturing, regulation, and deployment—to deepen technical expertise and practical understanding.
Apprenticeships & Knowledge Exchange
This pillar provides funded, hands-on placements for African scientists within global vaccine manufacturing and research institutions, enabling practical skills transfer, professional mentorship, and long-term knowledge exchange to strengthen local vaccine development capacity.
Scientists trained
55
Countries reached
5
Partner institutions
7
Alumni placements
99+
Partners & Supporters
