Sequencing the first whole human genome in Nigeria means that we uncovered the exact order of the human DNA for the first time in Nigeria, opening new vistas of healthcare opportunities for Nigerians and Africans.
Although the overall number of annual deaths due to malaria have declined by 27% over the past 23 years, the disease continues to exact a global burden. Researchers envision a future defined by malaria elimination and eradication, and new US Federal funding awarded to malaria researcher, Distinguished Prof. Christian Happi, PhD, and global partners may …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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My name is Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye (PhD). I stumbled on ACEGID Genomics training while looking for an online Master’s Program in Public Health. I had never heard of ACEGID nor the genomics bootcamp and I could not find any past alumni. I decided to “gamble” as I called it then and I won a jackpot! …
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ACEGID works with national, regional and international public health authorities on outbreak response. Using genomics data that are presented in interactive and engaging forms, we provide evidence to inform policy formulation, implementation and review. For example, ACEGID generated and shared genomics data that guided the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control’s policies. The centre’s collaboration with …
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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, …
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Since the recent announcements of monkeypox outbreak in Europe and America, Prof. Christian Happi has granted several interviews to journalists across the world. Here, we present some of the recurring themes of such conversations. These are highlights of our position on the ongoing monkeypox pandemic. What would you say about the recent global media attention …
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