Looking forward to speaking at the Keystone Symposium on Closing the Data Gap in Global Genomics, Medicine & Population Health, Hannover, Germany. Register here for in-person, livestream and on demand: hubs.la/Q047rbk20. @KeystoneSymp
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Nicky Mulder
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Nicky Mulder
@Nicky_Mulder
@H3ABioNet PI and Head of UCT Computational Biology Division. Passionate about Genomics and developing Bioinformatics capacity in Africa.
Cape Town, South Africa Katılım Temmuz 2018
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We are seeking a Software engineer to work on trusted research environments for the @AfrBioInstitute. See jobs.uct.ac.za/job/Cape-Town-… for details.
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Join us for the first @AfrBioInstitute data governance webinar in a new series. This week we will hear from Prof Tiffin.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
Webinar alert 🚨 African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series‼️ 1st event ℹ️From Principles to Practice: Operationalising Data Governance for Africa 🗣️Prof N. Tiffin SANBI, UWC 📆26 February 2026 🕛3pm CAT 🌐Please register - lnkd.in/eRHDyqSZ
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I am sad to hear about the untimely passing of one of the H3ABioNet family, Dr Itunu Isewon. She was an excellent scientist, passionate teacher and mentor and an amazing person to have known. She will be sorely missed. May you rest in peace. #H3ABioNet
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To all mid career African Bioinformatics Scientists, if you are eligible, we encourage you to apply to join the ABI as an Associate Group Leader.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
Call for Applications: ABI Associate Group Leaders 🚨 ABI seeks applications for its Associate Group Leader programme, aimed at recognising & supporting African mid-career researchers Due: 31 Jan 2026 ℹ️More info: lnkd.in/eAb6WaC6 🌐 Apply here: lnkd.in/e3pAcpF7
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The @AfrBioInstitute is exhibiting at the Science Forum SA in Pretoria this week alongside DS-I Africa and @eLwazi_ODSP. If you are in the area come and visit us. #SFSA2025
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The @AfrBioInstitute is calling for bids to host the Hub. There are specific requirements, please check these first on the website and application form.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
Bid to Host the African Bioinformatics Institute Hub is Open ‼️ ABI seeks a central Hub to host its executive/operational staff to coordinate admin/core services. ℹ️ Link to apply: lnkd.in/eCRFkA7M 🌐 ABI website: lnkd.in/eKpBSHfy 📆 Due: 10 December 2025
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Please see the call for trainers for the first @AfrBioInstitute Summer School in 2026
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
Call for Trainers - African Bioinformatics Institute Summer School (2-week, intermediate, in-person) 🚨 ℹ️More Info and apply here: lnkd.in/eEBVz-xx 📆 Deadline: Wednesday, 03 December 2025. 💬 This is not a call for participants, but an invite for potential trainers!
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Join us on Thursday to get an update on the @AfrBioInstitute (ABI) and to provide your feedback.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
ABI Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Invite 🚨 The ABI invites you to join our upcoming Stakeholder Engagement Session next week on: 📆 Thurs, 6 November 2025 at 16:00 PM CAT. ℹ️ Please register to attend: lnkd.in/efCKE-Dg #Bioinformatics #Africa #StakeholderEngagement
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Opportunity alert 🔔 Omics Codeathon General Application - April 2026 OPEN ‼️ codeathon will take place from April 14-25, 2026 CAT.
📅Applications are due November 28, 2025 by midnight 11.59pm CAT.
ℹ️More information: lnkd.in/eb7aCahj
#Bioinformatics #Africa
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Abstract submissions are open for the 19th Annual International Biocuration Conference, taking place April 20–24, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa, visit: bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/events/6/19th_…. This is the first time it is coming to Africa. @AfrBioInstitute @eLwazi_ODSP
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The @AfrBioInstitute (ABI) poster was presented at the GA4GH 13th plenary in Uppsala this week. It was good to see more interest in GA4GH from African scientists.
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This is your chance to join the conversations at the @AfrBioInstitute ABI by joining a community of practice.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
Dear #ABI Community, The African Bioinformatics Institute Communities of Practice pages have now been updated & a form is available for you all to join! ℹ️ More info on CoP Page: lnkd.in/eHQdvixs 🤝 Join a CoP form: lnkd.in/es3jUchK ‼️ We hope you can all join us!
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The @AfrBioInstitute was represented at the @DSI_Africa meeting in Ghana at the networking exchange. We will present the ABI at a showcase session on Thursday. An @eLwazi_ODSP showcase this afternoon described our work on developing a federated data infrastructure.
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The 5th @DSI_Africa consortium and data science for health meeting opened in Accra yesterday with traditional Ghanian dancing. The themes so far have highlighted the challenges in data sharing and need for federated analysis infrastructure. @eLwazi_ODSP
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Workshop proposals are open for the #Biocuration2026 conference in Cape Town.
International Biocuration Conference 2026@Biocuration2026
🚨 #Biocuration2026 is accepting workshop proposals! Share your expertise with the global biocuration community. Apply now 👉bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/form/call-for-…
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At the EPHI Annual Research Review, our Interim Council member Atsbeha Gebreegziabxier introduced the ABI, sharing its mission and activities.
👏 We’re proud to see ABI starting to gain recognition across Africa as we work to connect bioinformatics efforts continent-wide.
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@eLwazi_ODSP is hosting a hackathon this week to integrate @GA4GH standards, including Data Connect to enable data exploration and federated analysis for the DS-I Africa consortium. We have 4 streams looking at different topics, including federated TREs. Thanks to the attendees.
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Join us on July 31st for the @AfricaCDC session on workforce development in genomics.
Africa CDC@AfricaCDC
💡 How can Africa build its talent pipeline for the next frontier in public health innovation? Join @AfricaCDC and leading experts on 31 July for a high-level dialogue exploring how clinical genetics, genetic counselling, bioinformatics, and clinical trial platforms can transform health outcomes across the continent. → 31 July 2025 → 13:00–14:30 (EAT) → Register today: rb.gy/6vxr2o #AfricaCDC #NewPublicHealthOrder
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For those who missed the ABI information session on July 10th please see below for an overview and link to the recording.
African Bioinformatics Institute@AfrBioInstitute
📢 Highlights from our July 10 info session: 🔹 Training WG now active 🔹 Summer school in the works 🔹 Communities of practice forming 🔹 Student networks growing 🔹 Group Leader applications coming soon! Watch the recording: bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/sites/default/… #Bioinformatics #ABI
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