Climate Health Intelligence · Africa · Worldwide

Advancing the science of a changing climate — for the health of people, animals and the planet.

The CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health generates transformative scientific knowledge at the intersection of climate, pathogens, genomics and artificial intelligence.

Why CPM?

Advancing Climate Health Intelligence Through Science, Innovation and Global Partnership

The CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health is committed to generating transformative scientific knowledge that addresses the evolving health challenges of a changing climate through rigorous science, innovation, and global collaboration.

Our Strategic Strengths

  1. Our flagship scientific innovation integrating climate science, pathogen biology, genomics, artificial intelligence and One Health principles to advance predictive climate health intelligence.

  2. Driving cutting-edge research across climate health, infectious diseases, laboratory medicine, genomics, artificial intelligence, epidemiology, and public health systems.

  3. Building strategic collaborations with universities, research institutes, governments, teaching hospitals, and multilateral organizations across Africa and globally.

  4. Championing the establishment of the Obafemi Awolowo University International Centre of Excellence for Climate Health Intelligence.

  5. Developing an integrated digital platform that combines climate data, disease surveillance, laboratory intelligence, and genomic data streams.

  6. Producing high-quality peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, policy briefs, and educational resources for researchers and policymakers.

  7. Building the next generation of scientists through postgraduate education, professional development, and research fellowships.

  8. Transforming scientific evidence into practical solutions that strengthen health systems and improve epidemic preparedness.

  9. Harnessing artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, and advanced analytics to develop innovative technologies for climate health.

  10. Advancing molecular epidemiology and genomic surveillance to improve detection and monitoring of pathogens.

  11. Promoting integrated research that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, plant, and environmental health.

  12. Strengthening laboratory science through molecular diagnostics, quality management systems, and biospecimen repositories.

  13. Developing resilient, evidence-informed health systems through implementation research and digital transformation.

  14. Positioning Africa at the forefront of climate-health research by fostering innovation and equitable international collaboration.

By the numbers

CPM at a Glance

Research · Innovation · Education · Policy · Impact

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Research Programmes
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Flagship Scientific Framework (Climate–Pathogen Nexus)
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Climate Health Intelligence Platform
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Proposed International Centre of Excellence
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International Research Partnerships & Scientific Collaboration Network

Leadership

Scientific direction and research leadership

The institute is led by senior scientists with international standing across climate health, pathogen genomics, One Health and public policy.

Portrait of Prof. Omololu J Aso

Prof. Omololu J Aso

Director, CPM International Research Institute for Climate Health

MBBS, PhD, FAS

Leads the institute's scientific vision at the intersection of climate, pathogens and public health, with decades of research and international collaboration experience.

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Our Research Team

CPM International Research Institute

Our multidisciplinary research team leads CPM's scientific programmes — spanning climate science, epidemiology, genomics, artificial intelligence, and public health — working together to advance transformative climate health research.

About the Institute

Hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

CPM operates as an international research institute embedded within the academic and clinical ecosystem of Obafemi Awolowo University — advancing climate health science, training the next generation of researchers, and strengthening health systems across Africa and globally.

Address
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Email
info@cpm-institute.org
Phone
+234 803 377 0933

Contact

Get in touch

For research collaborations, funding enquiries, media requests and academic partnerships.