The African Computational Genomics Research Group

In this collaborative paper we highlight the imbalance in genomic studies in favour of European ancestry. We describe some ongoing efforts to include diverse populations and make recommendations to address the imbalance. nature.com/articles/s4159…

Our paper on "Roadmap to Increase Diversity in Genomic Studies" is published in @NatureMedicine We describe factors contributing to genomics imbalance and propose a roadmap to enhance inclusion. 1/5 Team @tchikowore1 @Ayub1985 @genetisaur @Kkuchenbaecker nature.com/articles/s4159…

"Roadmap towards genomic equity" highlights the urgent need to do more in continental Africa. Read more in @NatureMedicine publication 👇nature.com/articles/s4159… by our group leader @SFatumo; partner @tchikowore1 & colleagues @AyubMagombe @KKuchenbaecker

Our paper highlight the most important areas in our roadmap towards genomic equity. -Engage and form genuine partnerships -Dedicated funding calls to address genomic imbalances -Build capacity within communities through local expertise and technological resources,

Do gene–environment interactions have implications for the #PrecisionPrevention of type 2 diabetes? A review of the evidence by Thorkild Sørensen @Met_Sop and @tuomaskilpela from the @Metabolcenter #Genetics #T2D #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalisedMedicine bit.ly/3FuIrjf

💼Peter Piot Research Fellow in Planetary Health 📅Deadline: 31 Jan ⏱️Full time, 2 years 📍@mrcunitgambia or @MRC_Uganda The Fellowship will focus on planetary health and the fellow must be a national from sub-Saharan Africa Find out more: jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?r…

Are you a registered health professional interested in research? We're supporting PhD programmes that offer outstanding and inclusive research training. Develop your career ⬇️ wellc.me/3dcyOtZ

Polygenic Risk Score is important to investigate individuals' risk of developing a disease. This week, we are building this capacity for young scientists @MRC_Uganda and postgraduate students from Makerere University. Taught by Dr @tchikowore1 from @SBIMB1 Dr @OPS and myself.

Meet the @TACG_Group members at the Polygenic Risk Score and Mendelian Randomisation Workshop @MRC_Uganda with their group leader @SFatumo from @LSHTM and Associate Partner @tchikowore1 from @SBIMB1

New preprint online: "Noise-augmented directional clustering of genetic association data identifies distinct mechanisms underlying obesity" biorxiv.org/content/10.110…. We introduce a method for clustering genetic variants based on their associations with a set of traits. Tweetorial:

Opportunity for three-month internship at the Wellcome Sanger Institute @sangerinstitute. Travel, living and research expenses are all covered by the award. sanger.ac.uk/about/the-sang…

Apply now! We are still accepting applications into our AQAS-accredited postgraduate programs (MSc & PhD) in Molecular Biology and Genomics @acegid @redeemersuni. Scholarships are available for female regional (African) students. Find out more: acegid.org/admissions/d

If you are interested in a fully funded PhD in @uniofleicester with focus on polygenic risk score predictions in African populations, here is a great opportunity for you. To be cosupervised by Prof Frank Dudbridge, myself and Dr Chiara Batini @chiarabatini

Great opportunity to acquire excellent PhD training from Prof Cathryn Lewis @cathrynlewis at King's college London. All tuition fees will be fully covered + tax free stipend International and EU students are all eligible

PHD STUDENTSHIPS - Applications are now open worldwide for our 2022 #PhD opportunities at the Earlham Institute, as part of the @NRPBIODTP. Find out more and apply at: ➡ okt.to/4Orz5a

There are 10 new PhD scholarships available for Black UK students to study at the University of Glasgow, in any discipline. Includes stipend + fees, mentoring etc. gla.ac.uk/colleges/scien…

CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 @TACG_Group's Associate Partner @tchikowore1 won an ASHG/Charles J. Epstein Trainee Award for outstanding trainee research in Human Genetics @GeneticsSociety Dr. @tchikowore1 is based at the @SBIMB1 of the @WitsUniversity

@TACG_Group's leader @SFatumo will be hosting a physical workshop on PRS and MR Analysis from 6-7th December 2021 @MRC_Uganda and @UVRIug @MakNcd @AceUganda @EANBiT_Project Deadline: 22 November 2021 Course Fee: FREE Apply here⬇️ bit.ly/3k8d9qR

Hands-on Polygenic Risk Score & Mendelian Randomisation Analysis Workshop Date:6th–7th Dec, 2021 Venue:MRC/UVRI, Entebbe Deadline:22nd Nov, 2021 Fee: FREE Apply: bit.ly/3k8d9qR @SFatumo @MRC_Uganda @IDIMakerere @MakerereCHS @AceUganda @EANBiT_Project @SFatumo @TACG_Group