African science has substantial potential, yet it grapples with significant challenges. Here we describe the establishment of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) in Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria, as a case study of a hub fostering on-continent research and describe strategies to overcome current barriers. We detail the steps taken to establish BioRTC, emphasising the critical importance of stakeholder engagement, community involvement, resource optimisation and collaborations. With its state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to training African scientists, BioRTC is poised to significantly advance neuroscience research and training in the region. Although we are in the early stages of our journey, our model, emphasizing open access and inclusivity, offers a replicable blueprint for neuroscience research development in similar resource-limited settings, promising to enrich the global neuroscience community. We invite the support and collaboration of those who share our vision and believe in our potential.

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在资源有限的环境中建立最先进的实验室：以尼日利亚东北部生物医学科学研究和培训中心为例

非洲科学具有巨大潜力，但也面临着重大挑战。在这里，我们描述了尼日利亚东北部约贝州生物医学科学研究和培训中心 (BioRTC) 的建立，作为促进大陆研究中心的案例研究，并描述了克服当前障碍的策略。我们详细介绍了建立 BioRTC 所采取的步骤，强调利益相关者参与、社区参与、资源优化和协作的至关重要性。凭借其最先进的设施和对培训非洲科学家的承诺，BioRTC 准备显着推进该地区的神经科学研究和培训。尽管我们正处于旅程的早期阶段，但我们的模型强调开放获取和包容性，为类似资源有限环境中的神经科学研究发展提供了可复制的蓝图，有望丰富全球神经科学界。我们邀请那些与我们有共同愿景并相信我们潜力的人们的支持和合作。