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Clinical Research Education, Networking & Consultancy — since 2014

We empower healthcare through research, education, and innovation

From Cameroon, CRENC generates scientific knowledge, synthesizes it, and translates it into public health policy across Africa — through research, training, and partnerships.

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150+ Peer-reviewed publications
50+ Researchers trained
2023 MOU with the Ministry of Public Health

Working with partners across Africa and beyond

  • IeDEA
  • IeDEA Central Africa
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Ministry of Public Health MINSANTE
  • National AIDS Control Committee CNLS
  • EGPAF
  • CBC Health Services

What We Do

Research, education, and innovation in practice

Research

End-to-end clinical research services for sponsors and partners — from feasibility to regulatory submission.

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Education

Building the next generation of African researchers through training, mentorship, and networking.

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Innovation & Evidence

Turning data into evidence — biostatistics, medical writing, and scientific communication.

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Featured Project

The IeDEA Project

IeDEA is an international research consortium established in 2005 by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to provide a rich resource for globally diverse HIV/AIDS data.

The IeDEA-CA network was established in 2011 and brings together 18 partner institutions across five countries. The project is implemented in Cameroon by CRENC, host of the 2024 regional meeting in Douala.

  • Cameroon
  • Burundi
  • DR Congo
  • Republic of Congo
  • Rwanda
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Participants of the Central Africa IeDEA Regional Meeting in Douala, 2024
CA-IeDEA Regional Meeting — Douala, 2024
In partnership with IeDEA IeDEA Central Africa Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Our Journey

A decade of advancing health research

  1. 2014

    Founding of CRENC

  2. 2017

    Multiple strategic partnerships

  3. 2019

    Started the CRENC Digital Program

  4. 2023

    MOU with MINSANTE

    Ministry of Public Health

  5. Today

    Growing impact

    150+ publications and 50+ researchers trained

Research Output

Our publications

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Capacity Building

Growing Africa's next generation of researchers

Our Integrated Research Capacity and Career Development Program equips participants at all levels with essential skills in health research — a tiered path combining foundational learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship toward a PhD. Open online courses and our research blog are free for everyone on learn.crenc.org.

Step 01 CRENC-IeDEA Research Calls Weekly research calls, open all year Learn more → Step 02 Studentship Program For students at the thesis level Learn more → Step 03 Internship Program Six months of hands-on experience Learn more → Step 04 Research Associates Advanced training in research Learn more →
Online Courses Self-paced e-learning in research methods, open to everyone Research Blog Insights, updates and lessons from our researchers
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News and opportunities

News & Insights

September 28, 2021

Appels à candidatures

Le CRENC invite maintenant les étudiants en médecine, les résidents en médecine, les étudiants en maîtrise et les doctorants à…

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We're Hiring

Internship Opportunity: Epidemiology and Health Research V (2026) Yaounde · Internship View All Jobs →