Pioneering Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research

To transform health in Nigeria and across Africa by leading innovative research in cardiovascular and metabolic diseases and empowering the next generation of scientists.

About us

The Cardiovascular Research Centre (CRC) is Nigeria's leading hub for cardiovascular and metabolic research, based at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital in Gwagwalada.

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We bring together clinicians, epidemiologists, statisticians and implementation scientists to answer the questions that matter most for patients and health systems in Nigeria. Our work spans clinical trials, implementation research, health-economic evaluations and policy-engaged projects that directly inform guidelines and programmes.

Research
Capacity Building
Health System & Policy

Our Impact

By the numbers

+1000

Lives Reached

Thousands of patients through research and interventions

+56

Publications

Peer-reviewed articles in top international journals

+60

Grants Secured

Funding from local and international partners

+10

Clinical Trials

Completed and ongoing

+6

Countries

Collaborations in African nations

Policy & Practice Impact

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The Cardiovascular Research Centre contributes significantly to national and international health policy by leading the development of Nigeria s national hypertension guidelines, providing robust evidence to support WHO and Africa CDC cardiovascular strategies, and ultimately strengthening health systems with real-world research.

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