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Decentralising Bioinformatics Capacity: Lessons from Training Hospital Staff and Field Epidemiologists in Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Genomics is increasingly utilized across Africa to address pressing public health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance (AMR). However, the continent's capacity for sequence data analysis and interpretation remains limited, particularly outside research institutions. To bridge this gap, we conducted a virtual bioinformatics training program in Nigeria, targeting hospital laboratory staff, medical personnel, and field epidemiologists, to build capacity for genome sequence analysis and interpretation.

Source: American Journal of Laboratory Medicine

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajlm.20251001.12

Authors: Erkison Odih, Odion Ikhimiukor, Rotimi Dada, Ifeoluwa Akintayo, Faith Oni, Elshama Nwoko, Anthony Underwood, Iruka Okeke, Ayorinde Afolayan

Institutions: University of Ibadan, University of Oxford

Language: English

Topic: Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung

Awards: College of Medicine, University of Ibadan - to support the development of scientists and emerging leaders from low and middle income countries to ensure transformative solutions fully deliver..., TAPIR - Aufspüren des Erwerbs von pathogenen Keimen in Echtzeit

OpenAlex ID: W4408537423

FWCI: 0.254

Cites: 36

Cited by: 1

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