BioRTC Timeline November, 2017 November, 2017 Science Festival at Yobe UniversityAs the founder of TReND's Outreach Programme, Dr. Maina organised a science festival with Yobe State University as the host, leading to the initial contact between Dr Maina and the University on establishing BioRTC. February, 2020 February, 2020 Faculty Position at YobeDr. Maina accepted a visiting faculty position at Yobe State University to officially commence the process of establishing BioRTC. October, 2020 October, 2020 MOU between Yobe State University & TReNDDr Maina initiated a Memorandum of Understanding between Yobe State University and TReND in Africa to enable TReND to partner in establishing BioRTC, making it the first fixed TReND affiliated lab in the African continent. August, 2021 August, 2021 Lab LaunchedLab Launched! A two-day symposium was organized to launch BioRTC. November, 2021 November, 2021 Chan Zuckerberg Grant AwardedChan Zuckerberg Initiative Grant awarded to expand access to bioimaging in West Africa July, 2022 July, 2022 Summer Course and WorkshopsBioRTC started a series of summer schools and workshops designed to provide African scientists with advanced training in bioimaging, open science practices, and a variety of laboratory techniques essential for cutting-edge biomedical research September, 2022 September, 2022 Open to Students & ScientistsAs an open-access core facility, BioRTC opened for lab visits for students and scientists interested in conducting laboratory work or placement. February, 2023 February, 2023 Research Activities CommencedBioRTC Investigators started conducting their research
