Widening participation would be key in enhancing bioinformatics and genomics research in Africa

Publication date: Available online 16 September 2015 Source:Applied & Translational Genomics Author(s): Thomas K. Karikari, Emmanuel Quansah, Wael M.Y. Mohamed Bioinformatics and genome science (BGS) are gradually gaining roots in Africa, contributing to studies that are leading to improved understanding of health, disease, agriculture and food security. While a few African countries have established foundations for research and training in these areas, BGS appear to be limited to only a few institutions in specific African countries. However, to improve the use of BGS in Africa will require pragmatic efforts to expand training and research partnerships to scientists in yet-unreached institutions. Here, we discuss the need to expand BGS programmes in Africa, and propose mechanisms to do so.
Source: Applied and Translational Genomics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research