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TReND IN AFRICA TRAINS FUTA PHYSIOLOGY STUDENTS IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY


 Teaching and Research in (Neuro) Science for Development in Africa, TReND in Africa, a Global .nonprofit organization based in Sussex England which is  run entirely by volunteer scientists of Universities has begun collaboration with the Federal University of Technology Akure,FUTA through its Department of Physiology. To jumpstart the working relationship Physiology students of FUTA were taken through a practical demonstration in electrophysiology, using spikeling labs to mimic neural stimulation by an official of the orgnisation. The trainer Dr. Jeffery Diamond said he was excited to be part of an organization that encourages young scientists.  He urged the students to apply knowledge of electrophysiology to solve health related issues and advance studies in neurology. Diamond, a scientist with United States of America’s National Institute of Health, donated 50 spikeling labs to the Department. The organization makes use of latest technologies and developments ranging from open source software and hardware approaches such as 3D printing and online teaching tools. 

The training which entailed practical demonstration on how to construct spikeling labs is part of the terms of reference of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2017 between FUTA and TREND in Africa which was facilitated by Dr. Temitope Adedeji of the Department of Physiology. Dr.  Adedeji and the Head of Department, Dr. J. O. Jeje expressed optimism that the practical demonstration will enhance learning and research in the study of neurons and their application to modern health issues.