Human Heredity and Health in Africa - H3Africa

Human Heredity and Health in Africa - H3Africa Following this meeting the concept of H3Africa was developed and the initiative was announced in June 2010.

The Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) Initiative aims to facilitate a contemporary research approach to the study of genomics and environmental determinants of common diseases with the goal of improving the health of African populations. Currently, there is an ongoing global effort to apply genomic science and associated technologies to further the understanding of health and disease in different populations, and, in particular, to identify individuals and populations who are at risk, due to genetic and/or environmental factors, for developing a specific disease. Possible outcomes of such research include early and more accurate diagnosis, the development of new drugs and, potentially, personalized medicine - the systematic use of information about each individual patient to select or optimize the patient's preventative and therapeutic care. However, most African countries are being left behind in this genomic revolution and if this is not urgently addressed, genomics will contribute to the widening of global and ethnic inequalities in health and economic well-being. In response to this challenge, the African Society of Human Genetics, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Wellcome Trust (WT) convened a Frontiers Meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon in March 2009 to discuss a research agenda to study genetic diversity in health and disease in African populations. The meeting brought together scientific experts from a number of different fields to identify the major scientific questions, as well as the ethical and practical issues of pursuing a large-scale genomics research program in Africa. The key aim of the meeting was to engage with African scientists and other stakeholders in order to outline research priorities and discuss the appropriate study design needed to inform and ultimately impact health in the African populations. H3Africa is supported by the NIH Director's Common Fund as an initiative within its Global Health Program and by the Wellcome Trust as part of their continuing research portfolio in Africa.

30/04/2025

is excited to invite you to a on Wednesday, 30 April 2025, from 2 to 5 p.m. CAT. This free online event will offer the opportunity to meet and interact with , working on data science and health in Africa, and the leveraging data science for health research in Africa! The theme for this Virtual Networking Exchange is Sustainable Partnerships for Research.

What can you expect?
Learn about building capacity and successful models for Sustainable Partnership Development
- Learn about available resources and research funding opportunities that facilitate collaborative projects
- Enhanced understanding of the scope and importance of sustainable partnerships in research domains
- Meet and connect with organizations sharing your dedication to data science and health.
- Identify potential collaborators to strengthen your work and impact.
- Uncover new opportunities for partnership and growth.

Date: April 30, 2025
Registration Link: https://lnkd.in/dE6XGQ_Y
For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/db3RjGUC

Congratulations to Christian! He has been named one of TIME's 100 most influential people worldwide. This prestigious ho...
17/04/2025

Congratulations to Christian! He has been named one of TIME's 100 most influential people worldwide. This prestigious honor recognizes his significant contributions and impact. We are incredibly proud. See the full list: http://time.com/TIME100

14/03/2025

🌍✨ Exciting news! DS-I Africa is proud to have Dr. Francis Agamah speaking at the Human Genome Meeting 2025 in Durban, South Africa!
🔬 Topic: Assessing Genomic Diversity in African Populations and Developing Resources and Protocols for Genomics Research – H3Africa Genome Analysis Working Group
📅 Date: Friday, 14 March 2025
⏰ Time: 09:50
📍 Location: Great Ilanga
Join us as Dr. Agamah explores groundbreaking insights into genomic diversity across African populations. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts shaping the future of genomics research!

13/03/2025
18/12/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Blue Sky page!

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Let's build and grow our community together. Stay connected for updates, collaborations, and more.

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