African Genomics Short Course

From origins to discovery and innovation: Strengthening genomics expertise and leadership in Africa.

Dates: 30 November–10 December 2025

Location: Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Pathology, Division of Human Genetics

Genomics is rapidly transforming biomedical research, health, and innovation globally. In Africa, growing investment in infrastructure, data, and networks has created momentum to harness genomics to address local and global health challenges, biodiversity, and development. However, achieving this potential requires coordinated efforts to build research capacity, ensure equitable data generation and access, and strengthen African leadership across the genomics ecosystem.

This course is aimed at researchers and clinical professionals based in Africa who are actively engaged in genomics, bioinformatics, or closely related fields. It is particularly suited for early to mid-career scientists, including advanced PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and healthcare professionals (e.g. clinicians, genetic counsellors, lab scientists) contributing to genomics research or its application in healthcare. Ideal candidates will have some hands-on experience in generating or analysing genomic data, and a demonstrated commitment to strengthening research and training capacity within their institutions or regions.

This inaugural short course is a flagship collaboration between the African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG), the University of Cape Town (UCT), faculty members from African universities, Wellcome Connecting Science, The Jackson Laboratory, John Hopkins University and a growing network of regional and global partners committed to advancing genomics in Africa.

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