CENTRE FOR HUMAN AND ZOONOTIC VIROLOGY (CHAZVY)
ABOUT US
VISION
The vision of the Centre is to provide Leadership in human and zoonotic virology in research, health services, capacity building and policy in Nigeria, West Africa, and the World, based on our core values which includes, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation, Transparency, Accountability, Excellence of Quality, Respect for the dignity of the person or individual.
MISSION
Our mission is to continually be a world-class reference laboratory and engage a multidisciplinary basic research approaches to translational research in the field of virology for education, biosafety, health improvement, and product development keeping abreast of cutting-edge technologies.
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
- Service Excellence: We preserve our reputation for integrity, trust, and openness by committing ourselves to high standards of responsibility and objectivity. The laboratory team shall strive at all times and in all circumstances to provide and achieve the highest standard in what we do. We are committed to Good Laboratory Practice and continuous evaluation and improvement of the effectiveness of our services.
Customer Satisfaction: This is our priority, and we shall strive to meet our entire customer requirement, as well as statutory and regulatory requirements. - Innovation and Learning: The lab team shall continue to apply new ideas and seek new ways of doing things to achieve the best in a fast-changing medical world. Staff members shall take advantage of all opportunities to learn from their work and those of others, applying the lessons on a continuous basis to achieve the desired change.
CENTRE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Centre Director
Prof. S.A. Omilabu
Department of Basic Medical Science
Dr. Salu Olumuyiwa Babalola
Department of Basic Medical Science
Professor K.S. Oyedeji
Department of Basic Medical Science
Prof. S.A. Adesegun
Department of Pharmacognosy