Isewon, Itunuoluwa and Soremekun, Chisom and Adebiyi, Marion O. and Adetunji, Charles Oluwaseun and Ogunleye, Adewale Joseph and Bajeh, Amos Orenyi and Asani, E. and Gbadamosi, Babatunde and Soremekun, Opeyemi S. and Udosen, Brenda and Kintu, Christopher and Ogundokun, Roseline Oluwaseun and Arowolo, Micheal Olaolu and Matiluko, Opeyemi and Nashiru, Oyekanmi and Adebiyi, E. F. and Ekenna, Chinwe and Fatumo, Segun (2023) Strengthening Bioinformatics and Genomics Analysis Skills in Africa for Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals: Report of the 2nd Conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 107 (1). pp. 21-23.
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Abstract
The second conference of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network (NBGN21) was held from October 11 to October 13, 2021. The event was organized by the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network. A 1-day genomic analysis workshop on genome-wide association study and polygenic risk score analysis was organized as part of the conference. It was organized primarily as a research capacity building initiative to empower Nigerian researchers to take a leading role in this cutting-edge field of genomic data science. The theme of the conference was “Leveraging Bioinformatics and Genomics for the attainments of the Sustainable Development Goals.” The conference used a hybrid approach—virtual and in-person. It served as a platform to bring together 235 registered participants mainly from Nigeria and virtually, from all over the world. NBGN21 had four keynote speakers and four leading Nigerian scientists received awards for their contributions to genomics and bioinformatics development in Nigeria. A total of 100 travel fellowships were awarded to delegates within Nigeria. A major topic of discussion was the application of bioinformatics and genomics in the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG3—Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4—Quality Education, and SDG 15—Life on Land [Biodiversity]). In closing, most of the NBGN21 conference participants were interviewed and interestingly they agreed that bioinformatics and genomic analysis of African genomes are vital in identifying population-specific genetic variants that confer susceptibility to different diseases that are endemic in Africa. The knowledge of this can empower African healthcare systems and governments for timely intervention, thereby enhancing good health and well-being.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Computer software Q Science > QH Natural history > QH301 Biology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Electronics and Computer Science |
| Depositing User: | Patricia Nwokealisi |
| Date Deposited: | 01 Aug 2024 14:07 |
| Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2024 14:07 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/18347 |
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