Human genetics and genomics as a unifying factor for harmony and progress in Africa: a report from the 12

التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
العنوان: Human genetics and genomics as a unifying factor for harmony and progress in Africa: a report from the 12
المؤلفون: Yalcouyé, Abdoulaye, Dabitao, Djénéba, Samassékou, Oumar, Nembaware, Victoria, Kané, Fousséyni, Alimohamed, Mohamed Zahir, El-Kamah, Ghada, Mutesa, Leon, Ndiaye, Rokhaya, Ramsay, Michele, Doumbia, Seydou, Williams, Scott, Traoré, Mahamadou, Wonkam, Ambroise, Landouré, Guida
المصدر: Pan Afr Med J ; ISSN:1937-8688 ; Volume:49
بيانات النشر: PubMed Central
سنة النشر: 2024
المجموعة: PubMed Central (PMC)
مصطلحات موضوعية: Africa, Conference, Human genetics, Mali, genomics
الوصف: Since its inception in 2003, the African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG) has been central to the promotion of genetics research on the continent, and facilitated the networking of African researchers within Africa and abroad, thereby significantly contributing to the career development of African geneticists. The continuation of these accomplishments was stimulated by the 12th international conference of AfSHG held jointly with the 1st Congress of the Malian Society of Human Genetics (MSHG) in Bamako, Mali from September 18th to 21st 2019. The main theme of the conference was "Human Genetics and Genomics as a Unifying Factor for Harmony and Progress in Africa". The goals of the meeting were to promote the work conducted mainly by African researchers and to contribute to scientific knowledge through genetic research. Despite challenges due to security issues in Mali, this conference attracted many scientists, including key experts in genetics and associated fields, making the conference successful scientifically and geographically. Overall, 172 delegates from 24 countries attended. Sessions on various topics relevant to Africa were held. These included the genetics of infectious diseases, cancer, and rare diseases as well as bioinformatics, pharmacogenomics, population genetics, and ethical, legal, and social issues, particularly with respect to genetic research in African populations. The need for genetic data sharing to improve research and health and the focus of actionable research for African populations was stressed throughout the meeting.
نوع الوثيقة: conference object
اللغة: English
Relation: https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2024.49.19.41189; https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39711838; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11662216/
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.19.41189
الاتاحة: https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2024.49.19.41189
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39711838
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11662216/
Rights: Copyright: Abdoulaye Yalcouyé et al.
رقم الانضمام: edsbas.E93ADB10
قاعدة البيانات: BASE
الوصف
DOI:10.11604/pamj.2024.49.19.41189