Snapshots from our science and bioethics virtual café on ethical and responsible data science for infectious disease control and management in Africa. Many thanks to our panelists, moderator and the organizing team from both PUBGEM-Africa and CAMRA. Gerald Mboowa

WACCBIP provides essential health services, including malaria, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 screenings, along with glucose testing for those aged 40+ and HIV testing. We’re committed to enhancing community health through vital services. #HealthyCommunities #MedicalOutreach

DS-I Africa to Host Sessions at the Prestigious Science Summit at UNGA79 on Advancing Global Health and Climate Action DS-I Africa is excited to announce that its sessions have been accepted for presentation at the esteemed Science Summit during the UN General Assembly (UNGA79)

Congratulations to candidates of this graduation

Congrats to our research fellows, Kevin Esoh & Arthemon Nguweneza on earning their PhDs from UCT. Dr Nguweneza's research investigated risk factors for blood pressure variation in sickle cell disease (SCD), while Dr Esoh explored the genomics of SCD and foetal haemoglobin

Abstract submission is OPEN for the 15th African Society of Human Genetics Conference and the 1st Ugandan Society of Human Genetics and Bioinformatics to take place on 3-7 February 2025! Deadline: 15 November 2024 Link: afshg2025.org #Genetics #Bioinformatics #Africa

If you missed the CAMRA-PUBGEM-Africa science and bioethics café on ethical and responsible data science for infectious disease control, here is the recording. youtu.be/h4tBuzS4ToY?si… Many thanks to the panelist & organizing team. CAMRA, Gerald Mboowa Nubwa Medugu Obafemi Awolowo University_COR

📢 Exciting news! SASHG YEGG is hosting a Conference Presentation Skills Workshop on 26 Sept 2024, 14:30-16:00. Open to young and early career presenters, but all are welcome! 🔗Register: wits-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist… #youngresearchers #YEGG #SASHG2024 #conference

New Short Course SBIMB: Precision Medicine and Biomedical Informatics in Africa Registration Link: bit.ly/4gnwrnn The deadline extended to 30 September. Spaces are limited to 60 participants. Sign up now!

Science summit at #UNGA79. Register to attend, in-person or virtually, a session on "Advancing health Outcomes in Africa: Harnessing the Power of Genomics." Registration link: sciencesummit2024.sched.com/event-goers/6d…. Nicky Mulder Julie Makani Laura Povlich , Ntobeko Ntusi Khalid Fakhro Regeneron Genetics Center

Can't wait to celebrate our diverse and vibrant cultures with you. We will also be having a cook-off, join us to see who takes home the winning prize! See you soon! #HeritageMonth2024

Gain hands-on training in how to apply the latest molecular and #genomics approaches to clinical #microbiology. #ClinicalMicro2025 🥼 Led by experts in bacteriological diagnostics 💸 Bursaries available ⏰Apply by 15 October 📎Course info: bit.ly/4dolaRj #Tuberculosis

Check out our community engagement resource on genetic research. It touches on key issues around receiving genetic test results for a study on Fragile X Syndrome in Cameroon. This work is led by the brilliant Dr Karen Kengne. kengne karen National Human Genome Research Institute #genomics,

Check out our community engagement video on genetic research. It touches on issues around receiving genetic test results for a study on Fragile X Syndrome in Cameroon. The work is led by Physician-Scientist, Dr Karen Kengne kengne karen National Human Genome Research Institute #genomics youtu.be/Rnne09kfLw8?si…

#InternationalDayOfSignLanguages. As part of our project on the Genetics of Hearing Impairment (HIGenesAfrica), our team was keen to learn how to greet in South African Sign Language. Here's a tutorial by Roy Priestley. Science for Africa Foundation UCT Health Sciences youtu.be/lQEkZAhFBvI?si…

🔔 Reminder! Tomorrow at 6 AM, catch WACCBIP faculty live on the GTV Ghana Breakfast Show as they explore our pioneering research on the Genetics of Hearing Impairment in Ghana. Be part of this crucial conversation for #DeafAwarenessMonth #HearingImpairment #BreakfastShow