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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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, …
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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 …
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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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