PFAIR was inspired by the legacy of global health pioneer Dr. Paul Farmer, who devoted his life to caring for underserved populations. Dr. Farmer introduced Dr. Mohamed Bailor Barrie, his mentee and former executive director of Partners In Health in Sierra Leone, to Dr. Nevan Krogan, Director of QBI, sparking the beginnings of this initiative. PFAIR builds on QBI’s collaborative model and aims to bridge research and capacity-building gaps through equitable partnerships with African universities, and research institutions. The ultimate vision is to build a future where African researchers lead infectious disease research, supported by sustainable research ecosystems that are aligned with Africa-specific challenges and local health needs.
A new UCSF initiative will help address critical gaps in infectious disease research in Africa.
A documentary spotlighting global collaboration and local resilience at West Africa’s first infectious disease symposium in Sierra Leone.
A podcast about planning a transformative scientific event in Sierra Leone—and the deeper questions it raises about global equity in research.