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COMSURN empowers College of Medical Sciences undergraduates with mentorship, training and collaboration to build ethical, impactful research.

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🔬✨ Shaping the Future of Medical Research ✨🔬

COMSURN, University of Benin, is building a movement of curious, skilled undergraduates empowered with mentorship, research training, and opportunities to drive innovation and impact in health.

📌 This is COMSURN.

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📢 WEBINAR ALERT! 🧠

Join COMSURN for a timely session on:
AI in Scientific Writing: Opportunities, Limitations & Ethics

🎤 Prof. Adebola O. Ehizele (DCMAC Research & Ethics, UBTH)
🗓 Sun, Sept 6, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM WAT

💻 https://t.co/JoOgwFg5c5

Tag a friend & RT! 🔬

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That’s a wrap on the COMSURN virtual interview sessions!

Three concurrent rooms, insightful conversations, and brilliant minds ready to drive undergraduate research forward.

📩 The final update will be hitting your emails soon. Keep an eye out!

#COMSURN #medicalresearch

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🌍 World Hypertension Day 2026

Hypertension is the “silent killer.”

Check your blood pressure regularly, stay active, eat healthy, and protect your heart.

Early detection saves lives. 🩺

#WorldHypertensionDay #HeartHealth #Hypertension #COMSURN

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🚀 Become a COMSURN Member!

Join a student-led network empowering medical students through research, mentorship, training & collaboration.

Open to College of Medical Sciences, UNIBEN students. No prior experience required.

🔗 Apply here: https://t.co/aRShXSY8dz

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🌿✨ Happy Easter from COMSURN! ✨🌿

May this season bring you hope, renewal & fresh inspiration to keep making a difference.

#HappyEaster #COMSURN #ResearchCommunity

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🌍 World Autism Awareness Day (April 2)

A time to move beyond awareness to acceptance, dignity & inclusion.

Autism is a different way of experiencing the world, not something to fear.

Every life has value. 💙
#WorldAutismAwarenessDay #AutismAcceptance #COMSURN

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🌍 World TB Day 🧫

TB is preventable, curable, yet still deadly. Early testing and treatment save lives.

Yes! We can end TB!

#WorldTBDay2026 #EndTB #COMSURN

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Dr. Eguavoen Osamende is a dental officer, researcher, and award-winning presenter with multiple grants and publications.

From leading NADS research to impacting oral health in schools,he brings valuable insight to our webinar on finding your research interest.
#MedicalResearch

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World Oral Health Day 🦷 (March 20)

Let’s reduce oral diseases & promote healthy smiles at every age.

Brush 2x daily, eat balanced meals, limit sugar, stay hydrated & visit your dentist regularly.

A happy mouth = a happy life 😊
#WorldOralHealthDay #HappyMouthHappyLife

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🎙️ Meet the Speakers (1/2)

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Rawlings Otasowie — Physician & PhD researcher in Biochemical Pharmacology.

🧠Dr. Tobi Olajide, MBBS —UI graduate. Aspiring neurologist, physician-scientist. 21 publications, 80 citations.

Don’t miss it this Sunday! 🔥

#Reaearcharea #comsurn

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🚀 From Interest to Research Area:
Confused about choosing a research path? 🤔

Join Dr. Otasowie, Dr. Olajide & Dr. Osamende this Sunday, March 22, 6PM (WAT) on Google Meet.

Learn how to pick the right area & build a strong research foundation.

https://t.co/5OXSv59558

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COMSURN had the privilege of meeting Prof. Friday Okonofua (VP, Nigerian Academy of Sciences; Founder, WHARC) to discuss student-led research, mentorship, and innovation in the College of Medical Sciences.

We’re also honored by his agreement to serve as Patron of COMSURN.

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Kidney disease affects 1 in 10 people worldwide. Many cases progress silently until it’s too late.

Early testing, prevention, and care can save lives.

Protect your kidneys and protect the planet. 🌍💧
#WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealthForAll #KidneyAwareness

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Thank You for an Incredible Research Bootcamp!

COMSURN, UNIBEN has officially concluded the Research Bootcamp 1.0.

Grateful to our facilitators: Prof. Morenike Folayan, Dr. Qudus O. Lawal & Dr. Osahon Otaigbe and also to Manuscript Writing Hub for their support.

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✈️ Research Bootcamp – Final Session (March 7th, 2026).

COMSURN, UNIBEN wrapped up the Bootcamp with a session on Career Opportunities in Research, led by Dr. Qudus O. Lawal.

Watch:
https://t.co/jicbja7ovZ

#COMSURN #Researchbootcamp #Researchcareers #Undergraduateresearch

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✈️ Session 12 Highlights (March 1st 2026)

COMSURN, UNIBEN held a workshop on Navigating the Publishing Process led by Dr Qudus O. Lawal.

Participants explored the journey from manuscript to journal publication.

Watch: https://t.co/fgZwZAW9Fj

#COMSURN #AcademicPublishing

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Research Bootcamp – Session 11

On February 27th 2026, COMSURN, University of Benin, held a workshop on Abstract Writing & Scientific Presentation facilitated by Dr. Qudus Lawal.

Abstract is your scientific elevator pitch.

Watch: https://t.co/imXiOHLUjd

#AbstractWriting

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🌍 March 4 is International HPV Awareness Day 🦠

HPV is preventable. Get informed, protect yourself, and spread the word.

Together, we can create #OneLessWorry.
#HPVAwarenessDay #PreventHPV #HPVVaccine #CervicalCancer

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✈️Session 10 Highlights (Feb 22, 2026)

COMSURN, UNIBEN hosted Script writing and Manuscripts led by Prof. Morenike Ukpong covering manuscript structure, reporting guidelines, peer review & publishing.

Watch: https://t.co/Y7cOM17dQA

#COMSURN #ScientificWriting #MedicalResearch

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🚀 Session 9 Highlights (Feb 20, 2026)
COMSURN, UNIBEN hosted Writing a Research Proposal led by Prof. Morenike Folayan Ukpong, covering background, SMART objectives, methodology, Gantt chart & budgeting.
Watch: https://t.co/Q4aNzspBik

#COMSURN #UniversityOfBenin