Francis Ntoumi is the President of the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research (FCRM), whom she has established; in November 2008. This structure established the first laboratory of molecular biology in universities in the Republic of Congo. She is a Professor of Epidemiological Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases. Institute of Tropical Medicine of the University of Tübingen in Germany and head of the Centre for Infectious Disease Research-Christophe Méacutes (CerMI-CM) Brazzaville, Congo.

The renowned molecular biologist, Francine Ntoumi, is well-known for her scientific work on infectious diseases and all aspects of malaria and her advocacy for a greater presence of women in science in Africa.

"Francine Ntoumi is very committed to building capacity for health research; on the African continent. This commitment resulted in the coordination of the Central African Regional Network for Clinical Research (CANTAM, https://cantam.net/en/) and the Pan-African Network (ttps://pandora.tghn.org) for the prevention and response of countries to the epidemics of infectious diseases involving more than 20 partners.

Francis Ntoumi is a member of many international scientific committees (WHO, Africa-CDC, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, M&E Foundation) and is the Chair of the Scientific Council of Canada; Research Institute for Development (France). She is also a member of the World Science and Science Academy.

In 2014, she initiated; Programme Women and Science to encourage girls to engage in scientific research. His leitmotiv: « Doing research is a miniscule ambition. In recognition of his efforts at à Dr. Ntoumi has received numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Regional Science Award for Research in Africa and in her advocacy for a significant presence in science. African Union for Women (2012), the Georg Forster Award (Germany, 2015), the Christophe Méacute;rieux Award (France, 2016), the Méacute dâEUR(TM)squéal dâEUR(TM)squéal dâEUR(TM)squéal de la recherche scientifique (2016) and the German Federal Cross of the Méacute;rite (2022). She's been working on it. recognized as an officer of the Congolese military (2022) and in August 2023, she was a member of the Commission. recognized Champion of Health; "background-color:yellow" in Congo, no Congolese man, also graded; academies, however, have still obtained such international distinctions from the Community; global science.

Francis Ntoumi is also responsible for the Peace and Security Pillar; in the Network of African Women Leaders (AWLN) of the Republic of Congo. It is very active and has signed; a declaration of support for women in the face of violence; the security situation Eastern Congo Republic.

Much more recently, the President of the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research participated; à The second edition of the Paris Saclay Summit was held on 12 and 13 February 2025. Organized by the magazine Le Point, the Region of France, the Agglomeration Paris-Saclay and the Department of Education, this international event brings together experts and decision makers around major scientific and technological advances.

This meeting was attended by: a privileged opportunity to exchange on innovations that transform research and development. It has also provided an opportunity to address the strategic issues related to funding and funding. the scientific autonomy of emerging countries.

In this context, a call was made. the time frame; in favour of greater commitment by African countries to funding their own research. It is essential that the continent go beyond the logic of dependence to build a self-sustaining and academic model. Africa has the skills and potential to invest in its capacity to innovate and respond effectively. Health and development issues. This vision is part of a dynamic approach aimed at: strengthen the sovereignty; continent science and à promote research carried out through endogenous funding. Ambition must be at the heart of this transformation in order to ensure a secure future; Africa will be fully involved in its scientific and technological progress.

Francis Ntoumi is the President of the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research (FCRM), whom she has established; in November 2008. This structure established the first laboratory of molecular biology in universities in the Republic of Congo. She is a Professor of Epidemiological Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases. Institute of Tropical Medicine of the University of Tübingen in Germany and head of the Centre for Infectious Disease Research-Christophe Méacutes (CerMI-CM) Brazzaville, Congo.

The renowned molecular biologist, Francine Ntoumi, is well-known for her scientific work on infectious diseases and all aspects of malaria and her advocacy for a greater presence of women in science in Africa.

"Francine Ntoumi is very committed to building capacity for health research; on the African continent. This commitment resulted in the coordination of the Central African Regional Network for Clinical Research (CANTAM, https://cantam.net/en/) and the Pan-African Network (ttps://pandora.tghn.org) for the prevention and response of countries to the epidemics of infectious diseases involving more than 20 partners.

Francis Ntoumi is a member of many international scientific committees (WHO, Africa-CDC, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, M&E Foundation) and is the Chair of the Scientific Council of Canada; Research Institute for Development (France). She is also a member of the World Science and Science Academy.

In 2014, she initiated; Programme Women and Science to encourage girls to engage in scientific research. His leitmotiv: « Doing research is a miniscule ambition. In recognition of his efforts at à Dr. Ntoumi has received numerous national and international awards, including the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Regional Science Award for Research in Africa and in her advocacy for a significant presence in science. African Union for Women (2012), the Georg Forster Award (Germany, 2015), the Christophe Méacute;rieux Award (France, 2016), the Méacute dâEUR(TM)squéal dâEUR(TM)squéal dâEUR(TM)squéal de la recherche scientifique (2016) and the German Federal Cross of the Méacute;rite (2022). She's been working on it. recognized as an officer of the Congolese military (2022) and in August 2023, she was a member of the Commission. recognized Champion of Health; "background-color:yellow" in Congo, no Congolese man, also graded; academies, however, have still obtained such international distinctions from the Community; global science.

Francis Ntoumi is also responsible for the Peace and Security Pillar; in the Network of African Women Leaders (AWLN) of the Republic of Congo. It is very active and has signed; a declaration of support for women in the face of violence; the security situation Eastern Congo Republic.

Much more recently, the President of the Congolese Foundation for Medical Research participated; à The second edition of the Paris Saclay Summit was held on 12 and 13 February 2025. Organized by the magazine Le Point, the Region of France, the Agglomeration Paris-Saclay and the Department of Education, this international event brings together experts and decision makers around major scientific and technological advances.

This meeting was attended by: a privileged opportunity to exchange on innovations that transform research and development. It has also provided an opportunity to address the strategic issues related to funding and funding. the scientific autonomy of emerging countries.

In this context, a call was made. the time frame; in favour of greater commitment by African countries to funding their own research. It is essential that the continent go beyond the logic of dependence to build a self-sustaining and academic model. Africa has the skills and potential to invest in its capacity to innovate and respond effectively. Health and development issues. This vision is part of a dynamic approach aimed at: strengthen the sovereignty; continent science and à promote research carried out through endogenous funding. Ambition must be at the heart of this transformation in order to ensure a secure future; Africa will be fully involved in its scientific and technological progress.