b'WorkshopsKEY FINDINGSANTIMICROBIAL DISCOVERY AND BIOBANKING The in-depth discussions and presentations during A workshop focused on antimicrobial discovery the workshop have laid a solid foundation for future and biobanking took place in Accra, Ghana from collaboration between NBIC and WACCBIP. This 12-14 October 2023. The workshop was aexchange of knowledge, expertise, and ideas has collaboration between NBIC, the West Africanhighlighted numerous opportunities for joint initiatives Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogensin antimicrobial research, biobanking, capacity building, (WACCBIP) and Noguchi Memorial Institute forand outreach activities. Medical Research (NMIMR). Overall, the workshop provided a roadmap for future Over 30 delegates attended the workshop, includingjoint activities, emphasising shared goals, mutual representatives from the UKs and Ghanas academicsupport, and innovative approaches to address institutions, industry, networks, and regulatory agencies. challenges in antimicrobial discovery research, biofilm The key objectives of the workshop were to:biobanking and public health in general. Clearly, there is an opportunity and desire from both countries Bring together researchers and industryto cooperate and build a sustainable, long-term representatives from both countries, to exchangecollaborations.knowledge and identify areas of synergy withinThe meeting was supported by a BBSRC Global biofilm-related research.Partnering Award.Understand the expertise, facilities, technologies, and capabilities available through each centre (NBIC, WACCBIP and NMIMR). Scope out opportunities for future research collaborations. 34'