Abomey-Calavi Campus, Master Zone Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun Closed
Contact
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Mail
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Our History

Discover the key steps that shaped URMAPha, from its modest beginnings to international recognition.

Step 1: Initial Funding

2015

Financement initial en 2015

The first funds were obtained through university grants and local partnerships, laying the foundations for innovative research in applied microbiology.

Step 2: Infrastructures Allocation

2016

Attribution d'Infrastructures

The Abomey-Calavi university allocated dedicated spaces equipped with basic laboratories, facilitating initial experiments and internal collaborations.

Step 3: Official Creation

2017

Création Officielle

Formal recognition of URMAPha as a research unit at the University of Abomey-Calavi, marking the official start of our structured activities.

Step 4: Academic Development

2018-2020

Développement Académique

Integration of doctoral and master training programs, with publication of initial studies on antimicrobial resistance.

Step 5: Infrastructure Expansion

2021-2023

Expansion des Infrastructures

Expansion of laboratories with acquisition of advanced equipment, supported by international funding.

Step 6: Recognition through Innovation

2024

Reconnaissance par l'Innovation

Obtaining patents for innovative phytomedicines and recognition by international organizations for our contributions to public health.

Vision and Missions

Discover our ambitious vision and core missions that guide our daily actions.

Vision

URMAPha (Research Unit in Applied Microbiology and Pharmacology of Natural Substances) is a team of passionate researchers committed to making science a driver of sustainable development. Officially founded in 2017 at the University of Abomey-Calavi, our unit focuses on combating antimicrobial resistance and valorizing African medicinal plants. Born from a dream and built on excellence, rigor, and innovation, URMAPha combines high-level training, scientific production, international partnerships, and patented innovation. Our ambition is clear: transform research into concrete solutions for Africa and the world.

Identification of pathogenic strains from different matrices, phenotypic and molecular characterization, detection of resistance and virulence genes, use of bioinformatics tools.

Conducting ethnopharmacological surveys, chemical and biological characterization of medicinal plants, toxicity testing of natural substances, development of phytomedicines.

Mission

Conduct cutting-edge fundamental, biomedical, and public health research relevant to population needs.

Key Commitment

Our mission relies on an integrated approach combining scientific expertise, interdisciplinary collaboration, and societal impact to address public health challenges in Africa and beyond.

Our Values

Discover the pillars guiding our daily commitment.

Excellence

Commitment

Ethical Rigor

Perseverance

Innovations

Our Infrastructures

Explore our modern facilities organized in two main blocks, equipped for cutting-edge research in microbiology and pharmacology.

Unité de production
Production Unit
Animalerie
Animal Facility
Salle de lavage et stérilisation
Washing and Sterilization Room
Laboratoire Maxime da CRUZ
Maxime da CRUZ Laboratory
Laboratoire Eleonore YAYI LADEKAN
Eleonore YAYI LADEKAN Laboratory
Laboratoire Fréderic LOKO
Fréderic LOKO Laboratory
Laboratoire Phyllis ADDO
Phyllis ADDO Laboratory
Laboratoire de phages
Phage Laboratory
Laboratoire CEDEAO PARI
ECOWAS PARI Laboratory
Centre de BioInformatique et de Génomique Appliquée Gildas HOUNMANOU
Gildas HOUNMANOU Center for Bioinformatics and Applied Genomics

Our Partners

Discover the partners who support us in our mission.

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