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#WorldHearingDay. In a project called HI-Genes Africa, some #GeneMAP researchers are investigating the genetic etiology of non-syndromic hearing impairment in African populations. HI-Genes Africa is funded through @H3Africa @AESA_Africa
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Hearing Health: An educational video for teens with Q&A. By Kalinka Tavares (Popel).youtube.com/watch?v=034mD-vr…
Hong Kong Genome Institute-Asia Pacific Society of Human Genetics Distinguished Scholar Lectures. Prof Ambroise Wonkam will give a lecture on Leveraging Our Common African Origins to Understand Human Evolution & Health. Date: 3 Sep 2026 |Time: 12:00-13:00GMT; Registration link: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
Call for Abstracts and Research Awards, 1 5th International Congress of Human Genetics (1-5 March 2027; Guadalajara, Mexico). Deadline: 17 Sept 2026. Link ic.relagh.org/evento/1/res/c… Submissions must be directly related to human genetics, clinical genetics, genomics, genomic medicine, or related biomedical and population-based disciplines. @AfSHG_Genetics
#ScienceComm at @DSI_Africa meeting in Kenya. @GithukaMburu uses a simple proverb "The early bird catches the fattest worm" to explain their research on artificial intelligence & machine learning for early detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer in Africa. A great reminder that when complex research is made relatable, more people can connect with the impact behind the work. Many thanks to Githuka for making cutting-edge science understandable to a non-scientific audience. Read the scientific publication here: gut.bmj.com/content/71/7/125…. @synthymama
If you will be attending the @DSI_Africa Meeting in Kenya, please join us for a science communication exhibition on Monday,18th May. The session will have story telling posters and videos explaining a number of data science health projects in ways that non-scientific audiences and understand. Organised by PUBGEM-Africa, INFORM Africa Hub and the DS-I Africa coordinating center. @synthymama @INFORMAfricaHub
The Africa CDC has announced the launch of the African Strategic Advisory Group on Genomics (ASAG), a new continental advisory mechanism established to provide independent, multidisciplinary and trusted technical guidance on the strategic governance and implementation of genomics across Africa. Congrats to new members. @christian_happi, @Tuliodna, @Nicky_Mulder @HopkinsMedicine, @acegid_igh, @H3ABioNet, @UCTHealthSci, @AfricaCDC Press release africacdc.org/news-item/afri…
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Dr Tumie Ntereke, PhD is giving a lecture on “Introduction to Experimental Genomics: Gene Editing and MAVES”, Gene editing needs machinery such as caspase protein , guide RNA and instruction. CRISPR experiments can give valuable insights into the genetics of a disease. #AGSC2025
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The 1st & 2nd session(s) for Day 4 of the 1st African Genomics Short Course were conducted by Dr Nchangwi Munung who brilliantly explained the “Key principles and ELSI Issues for Genomics Research” and “Ethical and Regulatory Frameworks for Genetic Medicine” #AGSC2025 #Africa
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Prof Ambroise Wonkam is officially introducing the 1st African Genomics Short Course underway at the University of Cape Town— “By essence Africa is humanity and humanity is African”, we have to build on that basis. Africa is a cradle of diversity.
#AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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🌐Register to join us TOMORROW for our 4th & 5th keynote seminar(s) with Prof Ramsay & Prof Bonham, at the 1st African Genomics Short Course on the 3rd of December 2025 at 12 pm CAT and 16:30 pm CAT (respectively), online and face to face: lnkd.in/e3Hyrmdh
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🌐Register to join us online for our 8th & 9th keynote seminar(s) with Prof Mulder & Prof Williams during the African Genomics Short Course happening on the 5th of December 2025 at 12 pm CAT and 16:30 pm CAT (respectively), online and face to face: lnkd.in/e3Hyrmdh
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Prof Ambroise Wonkam, MD, PhD is giving a masterclass on how to study African genomics in his keynote lecture — wherein he explains that anthropology, history, environment can influence our understanding of human genome diversity. Equity is NB!
#AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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Professor Rokhaya Ndiaye is leading on the “Human Genetic Variation” module where she’s expanding on different types of genetic variation as well as the functional effects of variants. She also said that genetic variation nomenclature is important.
#AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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Seminar Invite🚨 during the inaugural African Genomics Short Course is open to the public online ‼️
📆 30 Nov– 10 Dec 2025
⏰ 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM and 16:30 PM to 17:30 PM CAT
🌐Register: lnkd.in/e3Hyrmdh
#AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics #CapacityDevelopment
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We cannot wait to welcome 30 participants and multiple speakers, experts and scholars from across Africa and beyond 🌍 to the 1st African Genomics Short Course
📆 Course Dates: 30 November–10 December 2025
🌐Register to join us online: lnkd.in/e3Hyrmdh
#Africa #Genomics
Interested in genomics research in Africa? You are invited to the opening ceremony of the 1st African Genomics Short Course. Date: Monday,1st Dec 2025 at 17:30. Venue (Hybrid): Wolfson Lecture Theatre, @UCTIDM, @UCTHealthSc, and zoom. Huge thanks to the organisers, coordinators, trainers and sponsors/funders for the work done so far. Special thanks to all who have accepted to grace the opening ceremony.
