ACEGID Boosts Genomics Sequencing Capacity with Two New State-of-the-Art Sequencing Machines

The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) has greatly enhanced its genome sequencing capacity by acquiring two groundbreaking sequencing machines: the Illumina NovaSeq X Plus and the PacBio Sequel II e. These cutting-edge instruments will revolutionize our research capabilities, allowing us to explore the mysteries of life with unprecedented clarity and …

ACEGID Boosts Genomics Sequencing Capacity with Two New State-of-the-Art Sequencing Machines Read More »

ACEGID Takes Delivery of First Illumina NovaSeq X Plus in Africa

On Thursday, October 19, 2023, ACEGID, Redeemer’s University, Ede, announced that it took delivery of the first Illumina NovaSeq X Plus sequencer in Africa. The acquisition of this equipment by ACEGID, is a major milestone for the advancement of genomic research in Africa, as the Illumina NovaSeq X Plus is the most powerful and the …

ACEGID Takes Delivery of First Illumina NovaSeq X Plus in Africa Read More »

Meet Associate Professor Ifeyinwa Aniebo

Dr. Ifenyiwa Aniebo holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Genetics and Microbiology) from Queens Mary University, London, UK, a Master’s of Science (Applied Biomolecular Technology), from the University of Nottingham, UK, a Master of Research from Oxford University, UK, Masters of Public Health from Oxford University, UK, and a Doctorate degree from the London School of …

Meet Associate Professor Ifeyinwa Aniebo Read More »

Introducing Professor Anise N. Happi

Prof. Anise N. Happi holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree (2001), a Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences (Clinical Pathology) (2004), and PhD in Veterinary Pathology (Molecular Pathology) (2010), all from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.  She is also a Fellow of the College of Veterinary Surgeons of Nigeria. After her Doctorate degree in Veterinary …

Introducing Professor Anise N. Happi Read More »

Prof. Christian Happi Elected as a Member of the US National Academy of Medicine

Today, October 9, the United States National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the election of Prof. Christian Happi as an international member of the Academy. The announcement was made during the 2023 Annual Meeting of NAM. NAM elected 90 regular members and 10 international members. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest …

Prof. Christian Happi Elected as a Member of the US National Academy of Medicine Read More »

Nigerian Scientists Uncover Different Fever-causing Viruses

Scientists at the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have uncovered different fever-causing viruses in Nigerian patients. Their work underscores the value of local (in-country) metagenomics in response to complex public health situations. This is especially important for real-time infectious disease surveillance, response, …

Nigerian Scientists Uncover Different Fever-causing Viruses Read More »

9 Years after ACEGID Helped Avert Ebola Disaster in Nigeria

Today, July 23, marks 9 years since ACEGID confirmed Nigeria’s first Ebola case, helping to avert the potentially disastrous spread of the disease in Nigeria, across Africa and the world. It took the ACEGID team, led by Prof. Christian Happi, an unprecedented six hours to confirm the Ebola virus.  The first case of the disease …

9 Years after ACEGID Helped Avert Ebola Disaster in Nigeria Read More »

ACEGID Genomics Bootcamp is Back! (Applications Reopened)

After three years break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) Genomics Bootcamp is back. The four weeks-long boot camp, which is ACEGID’s flagship residential genomics workshop will now hold from August 14 to September 8, 2023 at the Redeemer’s University campus in Ede, Osun State, …

ACEGID Genomics Bootcamp is Back! (Applications Reopened) Read More »

ACEGID Trains African Scientists on Next-Generation Sequencing for the Detection and Characterization of Mpox Virus

The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) trained 10 public health scientists in next-generation sequencing (NGS) for the detection and analysis of mpox virus. The 3-week long workshop held from 1st – 21st of April, 2023 at Redeemer’s University, Ede, Nigeria.  Through this workshop, ACEGID built essential capacity for the detection …

ACEGID Trains African Scientists on Next-Generation Sequencing for the Detection and Characterization of Mpox Virus Read More »