Liberia’s Independent Academy of Sciences

Liberia Academy of Sciences

Advancing Science and Evidence-Informed Development in Liberia

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) is currently Liberia’s only dedicated academy of sciences. LAS is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit and non-political national learned society advancing scientific excellence, research, science education and evidence-informed development in Liberia.

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About LAS Membership and Fellowship

Fellows and Members

A merit-based community of scientists, scholars and professionals contributing to scientific excellence and national development in Liberia.

Research and Science Advice

Research, country studies, policy dialogue and independent scientific perspectives addressing priorities relevant to Liberia.

Publications and Scientific Cooperation

Research reports, policy briefs, institutional statements and collaborative outputs connecting Liberian expertise with Africa and the world.

Our Mission

To recognize scientific excellence, strengthen Liberia’s scientific community, advance research and science education, and contribute independent evidence and expertise to national development.

Our Vision

To become Liberia’s apex independent learned society for science and a trusted national voice connecting Liberian expertise with Africa and the world.

Latest News

Official news, research updates, scientific statements, membership announcements and international cooperation from LAS.

Oct 01, 2026

LAS President Attends Reception Marking the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China

Dr. Emmanuel Fred, President and Chairman of the Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS), attended China’s National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Liberia on 29 September 2026 to mark the PRC’s 77th founding anniversary. At the gathering, he met with Chinese embassy representatives, Liberian officials and diplomats. LAS congratulates China and looks forward to strengthened scientific, educational and people-to-people exchanges to boost research cooperation and sustainable development in Liberia.

Sep 21, 2026

LAS Fellow Professor Faadiel Essop Edits New Volume on Decolonization in Medical Education, Research and Practice

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) is pleased to share a recent scholarly publication by Professor Faadiel Essop, Fellow of the Liberia Academy of Sciences, who has edited the new volume Decolonization Medical Education, Research and Practice, published by Academic Press.

Sep 17, 2026

Liberia Academy of Sciences Supports International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials in Wuhan

The Liberia Academy of Sciences (LAS) supported the 2026 International Conference on the Industry–Academia–Research Collaboration and Application of Advanced Functional Materials, held from 10 to 12 September 2026 at Wuhan Institute of Technology (WIT), as an international supporting organization. With Sando Fahnbulleh of the University of Liberia presenting on applied chemistry and China–Africa industry–academia–research collaboration, the conference brought together scholars, researchers and i

Aug 26, 2026

LAS Fellow Professor Faadiel Essop Elected to the IUPS Academy of Physiology

The Liberia Academy of Sciences congratulates Professor Faadiel Essop, a Fellow of LAS, on his election as a 2026 Fellow of the International Union of Physiological Sciences Academy of Physiology.

Aug 23, 2026

LAS Fellow Dr Austin Mardon Publishes New Health-Education Volumes

LAS Fellow Dr Austin Mardon has published two health-education books in 2026—Understanding Diabetes and Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease—through Mercury Learning and Information and De Gruyter Brill. The volumes make key public-health topics more accessible and reflect his broader work in science communication and public education. LAS congratulates Dr Mardon on this contribution to health literacy.

Aug 23, 2026

WACCI and the University of Ghana Recognise Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah's LAS Fellowship

WACCI and the University of Ghana recognised Prof. Eric Yirenkyi Danquah’s election as a LAS Fellow on 30 July 2026. A leading plant geneticist and WACCI Founding Director, his Fellowship opens opportunities for crop research and scientific cooperation with Liberia.

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Research and Science Advice

Current studies, collaborative projects and evidence-informed work relevant to Liberia.

Country Studies

Completed

Country Study Project - Research on Cooperation Opportunities Between China and Liberia

LAS-2025-001

Zheng Liwei. Kolleh David Bashel

Jun 2025 - Jun 2026

Final Report Submitted · June 2026

Analyze the current status and needs of China and Liberia in such fields aseducational exchanges (such as student exchange programs and joint school-running).scientific and technological innovation(technology transfer, scientific researchcooperation), cultural mutual learning (art exchanges, language training), economicand trade exchanges (investment opportunities, trade barriers), and agriculturatechnology (planting and breeding cooperation, agricultural product processing).Identify key coopera

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Scientists, educators, institutions, policymakers and international partners are invited to work with LAS in advancing research, science education and evidence-informed development in Liberia.

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