Publications by authors named "Marcelle Money"
BMC Med Ethics
September 2020
Article Synopsis
- A biobank is a facility that collects biological samples and their data for research, with ethical guidelines to ensure their proper use.
- A study conducted in southern Côte d'Ivoire revealed that 43.41% of laboratory staff were unaware of biobanking and only 48.78% understood its role effectively.
- The findings indicate a significant need for improved training among laboratory staff about biobanking, as misconceptions and a lack of knowledge were prevalent, particularly among technicians and PhD students.
Emerg Infect Dis
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Lassa fever has not previously been reported in Côte d'Ivoire.
- A study analyzed serum samples from 2015 to 2018 collected during dry seasons.
- The analysis revealed a fatal case of Lassa fever in the Bangolo District in 2015.
