The needs of biomedical science training in Africa: Perspectives from the experience of young scientists.

The article discusses the need of the needs of biomedical science training in Africa. To conduct the survey of the region, a total of 107 young scientists were recruited through existing international networks and interviewed via a web-based program, on the current status of biomedical research in their different institutions. Information on the obstacles for biomedical science research which include the lack of infrastructure and financial support from government is presented.