GWAS | PRS | Fine-Mapping | Mendelian Randomisation | PI: @SFatumo Statistical and Computational Tools to Understand Genetic Mechanisms of NCDs in Africa popns
@MRC_Uganda @LSHTM
Joined October 2020
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The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
In this collaborative paper we highlight the imbalance in genomic studies in favour of European ancestry. We describe some ongoing efforts to include diverse populations and make recommendations to address the imbalance. nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Our paper on "Roadmap to Increase Diversity in Genomic Studies" is published in @NatureMedicine
We describe factors contributing to genomics imbalance and propose a roadmap to enhance inclusion. 1/5
Team @tchikowore1 @Ayub1985 @genetisaur @Kkuchenbaecker
nature.com/articles/s41591-0…
"Roadmap towards genomic equity" highlights the urgent need to do more in continental Africa.
Read more in @NatureMedicine publication 👇nature.com/articles/s41591-0… by our group leader @SFatumo; partner @tchikowore1 & colleagues @AyubMagombe @KKuchenbaecker
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Our paper highlight the most important areas in our roadmap towards genomic equity.
-Engage and form genuine partnerships
-Dedicated funding calls to address genomic imbalances
-Build capacity within communities through local expertise and technological resources,
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Do gene–environment interactions have implications for the #PrecisionPrevention of type 2 diabetes? A review of the evidence by Thorkild Sørensen @Met_Sop and @tuomaskilpela from the @Metabolcenter #Genetics #T2D #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalisedMedicine bit.ly/3FuIrjf
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
💼Peter Piot Research Fellow in Planetary Health
📅Deadline: 31 Jan
⏱️Full time, 2 years
📍@mrcunitgambia or @MRC_Uganda
The Fellowship will focus on planetary health and the fellow must be a national from sub-Saharan Africa
Find out more:
jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancy.asp…
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Are you a registered health professional interested in research?
We're supporting PhD programmes that offer outstanding and inclusive research training.
Develop your career ⬇️
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The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Polygenic Risk Score is important to investigate individuals' risk of developing a disease.
This week, we are building this capacity for young scientists @MRC_Uganda and postgraduate students from Makerere University.
Taught by Dr @tchikowore1 from @SBIMB1 Dr @OPS
and myself.
Meet the @TACG_Group members at the Polygenic Risk Score and Mendelian Randomisation Workshop @MRC_Uganda with their group leader @SFatumo from @LSHTM and Associate Partner @tchikowore1 from @SBIMB1
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
New preprint online: "Noise-augmented directional clustering of genetic association data identifies distinct mechanisms underlying obesity" biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…. We introduce a method for clustering genetic variants based on their associations with a set of traits. Tweetorial:
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Opportunity for three-month internship at the Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute. Travel, living and research expenses are all covered by the award.
sanger.ac.uk/about/the-sange…
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Apply now!
We are still accepting applications into our AQAS-accredited postgraduate programs (MSc & PhD) in Molecular Biology and Genomics @acegid @redeemersuni.
Scholarships are available for female regional (African) students.
Find out more: acegid.org/admissions/d
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
If you are interested in a fully funded PhD in @uniofleicester with focus on polygenic risk score predictions in African populations, here is a great opportunity for you. To be cosupervised by Prof Frank Dudbridge, myself and Dr Chiara Batini @chiarabatini
Excited to announce this PhD opportunity starting Sept 2022 and focusing on predicting disease risk in African populations, supervised by Frank Dudbridge, @SFatumo and me. Applications will close on 01/12/2021. RT appreciated! :) findaphd.com/phds/project/pr…
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Great opportunity to acquire excellent PhD training from Prof Cathryn Lewis @cathrynlewis at King's college London.
All tuition fees will be fully covered + tax free stipend
International and EU students are all eligible
Applications open for fully-funded @KCL_MRCDTP #PhD studentships
kcl-mrcdtp.com/studentships/
iCASE award with me, @Joni_Coleman & UCB will examine methods for using genetics in clinical drug development
Analysis & statistics skills useful – can train in genetics.
Please RT!
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
PHD STUDENTSHIPS - Applications are now open worldwide for our 2022 #PhD opportunities at the Earlham Institute, as part of the @NRPBIODTP.
Find out more and apply at:
➡ okt.to/4Orz5a
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
There are 10 new PhD scholarships available for Black UK students to study at the University of Glasgow, in any discipline. Includes stipend + fees, mentoring etc. gla.ac.uk/colleges/scienceen…
CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉
@TACG_Group's Associate Partner @tchikowore1 won an ASHG/Charles J. Epstein Trainee Award for outstanding trainee research in Human Genetics @GeneticsSociety
Dr. @tchikowore1 is based at the @SBIMB1 of the @WitsUniversity
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
@TACG_Group's leader @SFatumo will be hosting a physical workshop on PRS and MR Analysis from 6-7th December 2021 @MRC_Uganda and @UVRIug
@MakNcd @AceUganda @EANBiT_Project
Deadline: 22 November 2021
Course Fee: FREE
Apply here⬇️
bit.ly/3k8d9qR
ALT This workshop will describe some of the fundamental theories underpinning polygenic risk score (PRS) analyses, provide hands-on practical sessions illustrating both basic and more complex PRS analyses, and illustrate the application of PRS using examples from published and ongoing research.
@TACG_Group's leader @SFatumo will be hosting a physical workshop on PRS and MR Analysis from 6-7th December 2021 @MRC_Uganda and @UVRIug
@MakNcd @AceUganda @EANBiT_Project
Deadline: 22 November 2021
Course Fee: FREE
Apply here⬇️
bit.ly/3k8d9qR
ALT This workshop will describe some of the fundamental theories underpinning polygenic risk score (PRS) analyses, provide hands-on practical sessions illustrating both basic and more complex PRS analyses, and illustrate the application of PRS using examples from published and ongoing research.
The African Computational Genomics Research Group retweeted
Hands-on Polygenic Risk Score & Mendelian Randomisation Analysis Workshop
Date:6th–7th Dec, 2021
Venue:MRC/UVRI, Entebbe
Deadline:22nd Nov, 2021
Fee: FREE
Apply: bit.ly/3k8d9qR
@SFatumo @MRC_Uganda
@IDIMakerere @MakerereCHS @AceUganda @EANBiT_Project @SFatumo @TACG_Group
