African relevance
We prioritise questions, evidence and outcomes that address the needs of African populations.
A network built for discovery, trust and impact.
We connect African expertise and international collaboration to improve understanding of glaucoma in African populations.
Who we are
African questions. African leadership. Shared knowledge.
The African Glaucoma Research Network is committed to transforming glaucoma care through innovative research and collaboration within and beyond Africa.
Our work brings together clinical eye care, genomics, data analysis, social research and community engagement. We aim to generate evidence that is scientifically rigorous, relevant to African populations and communicated in ways people can understand and use.
Network coordination is based at University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, with a collaborative outlook that crosses institutions, disciplines and borders.
What guides us
Four commitments shape every part of our work.
Excellent research depends on more than technology. It requires clear purpose, ethical practice, capable people and respectful partnership.
Research rigour
We value careful clinical characterisation, robust methods, transparent reporting and peer review.
Ethical participation
We promote informed participation, privacy, respect and responsible stewardship of research data.
Collaboration
We build partnerships that strengthen African expertise and share knowledge responsibly.
Mission and vision
From better understanding to better outcomes.
Our vision: Transforming glaucoma care in Africa through innovative genomic research.
Our mission: Lead and enable research that identifies people and populations at risk, strengthens African scientific knowledge, supports informed community participation and helps translate discovery into screening, care and policy.
Read our ethics and governance commitmentsObjectives
How the network turns purpose into action.
These objectives provide a practical framework for research, professional development, public engagement and long-term impact.
- Support multi-centre studies and responsible data sharing.
- Strengthen clinical and genomic research methods.
- Develop questions with direct relevance to African populations.
- Develop clear public and professional information.
- Support partnerships that expand awareness and referral.
- Communicate research findings beyond academic journals.
- Encourage mentorship and interdisciplinary learning.
- Promote meaningful roles for emerging investigators.
- Connect local expertise with international collaboration.
- Support informed consent and participant dignity.
- Protect privacy and use research data responsibly.
- Engage communities in culturally appropriate ways.
- Publish in peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at scientific and public forums.
- Translate research into policy-relevant communication.
- Define measurable objectives for projects.
- Use evaluation findings to improve strategy.
- Build diverse and sustainable partnerships.