“Africa has moved from consuming knowledge to producing it” - Christian T. Happi, director of Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH) in Nigeria. With foreign aid shrinking, African science is building its own future: solar power, local genomics, and homegrown innovation. scidev.net/global/opinion…

IGH has deployed a team to Sierra Leone to support the Mpox outbreak response—providing sequencing, training, and real-time data. More on the Outbreak here🔗 time.com/7291478/sierra… #IGH #MpoxOutbreak #SierraLeone

Africa’s 1st VR Genomics Hackathon is coming! Applications open soon. 15 spots. 1 mission: make genomics unforgettable. WATCH OUT!!! #IGHVRGenomeHackathon #GenomicsAfrica #BioXR #ImmersiveLearning

A beautiful evening as Redeemer's University VC & top management honoured Prof. Happi’s TIME100 recognition with heartfelt tributes & a special painted portrait. #TIME100 #Globalhealth #influence #Innovation #publichealth #IGH

Applications open for IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon 2025! Come and build immersive lab simulations with XR & AI. Apply before Aug 1: ighresearch.org/hackathon/ #XR #AI #Genomics #Hackathon2025

Bertrand and Estelle from CRID-Cam wrap up hands-on genomic sequencing training at IGH using Illumina & Oxford Nanopore platforms. #IGH #GenomicsTraining #CRID

Hackathon starts in 5 days! Are you an undergrad into BioSci, Design, XR/VR, or 3D Art? Apply FREE by August 1 to shape Africa’s future in Genomics Education! 👉 lnkd.in/dMXuUMRD #IGHresearch #AI #hackathon #genomics #africa #xr #research

IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon starts in 5 days! Are you an undergrad in BioSci, Design, XR/VR, or 3D Art? Apply FREE by Aug 1: ighresearch.org/hackathon #hackathon #genomics #XR #IGHresearch

Hackathon Starts in 4 Days! This is your reminder: if you haven’t registered yet, now’s the time! Applications close in 2 days! 👉 Register here: ighresearch.org/hackathon/ The hosts and the entire team can’t wait to welcome you! #acegid #IGH #XR #AI #Genomics #hackathon

Just 3 days to Africa’s first XR & AI Genomics Hackathon! Special thanks to our incredible sponsors making this vision possible. Apply FREE by Aug 1 👉 lnkd.in/dMXuUMRD #XRGenomicsHackathon #IGHResearch #InnovationInAfrica

The IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon kicks off Aug 4 with a remote workshop featuring top minds in science & tech! REGISTRATION ENDS TODAY BY MIDNIGHT APPLY FREE 👉 ighresearch.org/hackathon/ #XRGenomicsHackathon

1 DAY TO GO – MEET THE MENTORS! From tech to genomics to communications, our mentors are ready to guide and inspire teams throughout the Hackathon journey. See you at the Remote Workshop at 12 NOON (WAT) on August 4 — as Hackathon officially kicks off! #XRGenomicsHackathon

The Journey to Rewriting Genomics Education with Future Technologies Begins NOW! Welcome to Hackathon Week — where innovation meets purpose. Let’s redefine the future of genomics education in Africa, together. #XR #AI #Genomics #hackathon #IGHresearch #AfricaEducation

WE ARE LIVE! Join us now for the opening Remote Workshop of the XR & AI Genomics Hackathon 2025 — streaming live on YouTube! Tune in 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=O8fy6W… #XRGenomicsHackathon #IGHResearch #WeAreLive #InnovationInAfrica #Livestream

When COVID-19 hit, #GIISER connected labs across Africa, Asia & South America. IGH led key efforts, including Africa’s 1st genome & outbreak response. More in Trends in Microbiology latest article : cell.com/trends/microbi… #PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #Collaboration

From idea to impact, the FINAL PITCH for the remote phase of the Hackathon is here! 📅 Thursday, Aug 14 | 11AM WAT 📺 Live on YouTube: @acegid-igh Watch LIVE, cheer for the teams, and witness innovation in action! #FinalPitch #Hackathon2025 #Genomics #AI #XR #Innovation

Meet the Top 20! Congratulations to our IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon 2025 semi-finalists. These innovators are one step closer to redefining genomics through immersive technology. #IGHXRGenomics2025 #InnovationInGenomics

Onsite Phase Begins: Day 1 of the IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon From a warm welcome & tour with IGH faculty to mentor meetups & project discussions — collaboration & innovation are in full swing! 💡 #XRGenomicsHackathon #IGH

IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon 2025 LIVE DEMO DAY is TOMORROW! 5 teams will showcase innovations with live XR- & AI-powered genomic lab demos. Don’t miss it—register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #IGHHackathon2025 #Genomics #AI #Innovation #DemoDay

Congratulations to Team 2. The Winners of the IGH XR & AI Genomics Hackathon 2025. Your simulation of the PCR process in the virtual reality was outstanding. Congratulations: Akhigbe Becky Gbeminiyi Falowo @ibk_bailey @eronz_animtions #Genomics #xr #AI #hackathon