About CEDBCAM-RI

Advancing science
against antimicrobial
resistance in Africa.

Our purpose is to advance the understanding of antimicrobial resistance to improve the health of billions in Africa, through science and innovation. From Yaoundé, we generate the evidence that hospitals, governments and global partners act on.

Yaoundé · Cameroon
50+Peer-reviewed publications
11Competitive grants since 2020
5Research programmes
16+Master’s projects supervised
Our mission

To contain antimicrobial resistance sustainably through intersectoral action, scaled-up health interventions and empowered communities. We work across the One Health triad, people, animals and the environment, because resistant bacteria move freely between all three.

Our journey

Six years of steady growth.

2020

MEPOGENSA

Our first competitive grant launches genomic surveillance of resistant bacteria.

2021

CAREFOOD · MOTION

New projects extend our work to the food chain and to the community.

2023

Genomic surveillance course

Bioinformatics training for bacterial AMR surveillance, with facilitators from five countries.

2025

NeoSep-Dx · BEACON

ICGEB and Alborada Trust back our work on neonatal sepsis and diagnostics.

What guides us

Seven values, one standard.

ExcellenceWorld-class results, held to the highest international standards.
IntegrityThe courage to do what is right and truthful, professionally and personally.
Evidence firstA data-driven organisation: every claim we make rests on strong evidence.
RespectEveryone is welcome. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas.
InnovationWe pursue discovery and creative solutions, and drive new ideas relentlessly.
CollaborationWe partner with national and global institutions that share our vision.
Our people

The scientists behind the data.

The CEDBCAM-RI teamLed by Prof. Raspail Carrel Founou Zangue, with researchers, students and partners from across the region.Meet the team
With our partners
In the lab
In the community

Biyem-Assi, Carrefour Saint Marc, Yaoundé · +237 694 043 050 · contacts@cedbcam.com

Phone: (+237) 694043050
Fax: (+237) 673774022
Biyem-assi, Carrefour Saint Marc
Yaounde, Cameroon