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Institute of Genomics and Global Health (IGH)

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We are using genomics tools and techniques to address global health challenges in Africa and the world.

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Catch us live at our Exhibition booth (Stand H5-C34, Hall No.: Lm5) at GiTEX Nigeria x AI everything. Come explore how we are advancing science research in Africa. #IGH #XRAI #GITEXLagos2025 #Innovation #TechLeadership

Catch us live at our Exhibition booth (Stand H5-C34, Hall No.: Lm5) at GiTEX Nigeria x AI everything.

Come explore how we are advancing science research in Africa.

#IGH #XRAI #GITEXLagos2025 #Innovation #TechLeadership
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Almost 2 weeks on, the energy of Africa’s 1st XR & AI Genomics Hackathon at IGH still lingers. Check out the Highlights 👇 #XRGenomicsHackathon #IGH #InnovationInGenomics

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IGH and Broad Institute, through the Sentinel Project, are developing portable LAMP tests to improve Lassa fever diagnosis at frontline clinics. Read more👉 ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/03/… #IGH #Broadinstitute #Sentinel #lassa #qPCR #LAMP

IGH and Broad Institute, through the Sentinel Project, are developing portable LAMP tests to improve Lassa fever diagnosis at frontline clinics. 

Read more👉 ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/03/…

#IGH #Broadinstitute #Sentinel #lassa #qPCR #LAMP
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Something exciting is loading… Get ready for the IGH Bacterial Genomic Sequencing Training this October! Stay tuned for details, and help us spread the word by sharing with your network. #IGH #Genomics #Sequencing #BacterialGenomics #CapacityBuilding #GenomicTraining

Something exciting is loading…

Get ready for the IGH Bacterial Genomic Sequencing Training this October!

Stay tuned for details, and help us spread the word by sharing with your network.

#IGH #Genomics #Sequencing #BacterialGenomics #CapacityBuilding #GenomicTraining
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Our graduating M.Sc. student, Dr. John Fadele, publishes new research on Lumpy Skin Disease Virus, revealing key insights for vaccines, surveillance & food security in Africa. 🔗 Read more about his publication: ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/12/… #IGH #StudentSuccess

Our graduating M.Sc. student, Dr. John Fadele, publishes new research on Lumpy Skin Disease Virus, revealing key insights for vaccines, surveillance & food security in Africa. 

🔗 Read more about his publication:
 ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/12/…

#IGH #StudentSuccess
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New study by Alhaji Olono, PhD student at IGH, reveals African swine fever is infecting over 1 in 10 pigs in southern Nigeria — the same deadly strain seen in Europe & Asia. More here:ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/18/… #IGH #OneHealth #ZoonoticSurveillance #africanswinefever #nigeriaM

New study by Alhaji Olono, PhD student at IGH, reveals African swine fever is infecting over 1 in 10 pigs in southern Nigeria — the same deadly strain seen in Europe & Asia.

More here:ighresearch.org/en/2025/09/18/…

#IGH #OneHealth #ZoonoticSurveillance #africanswinefever #nigeriaM
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We hosted the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (Osun Chapter) at IGH for their World Rabies Day 2025 symposium. Calls were made by stakeholders for a united action to end rabies. #WorldRabiesDay2025 #IGH #PublicHealth #Zoonoticdiseases #RabiesVaccination

We hosted the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (Osun Chapter) at IGH for their World Rabies Day 2025 symposium.

Calls were made by stakeholders for a united action to end rabies.

#WorldRabiesDay2025 #IGH #PublicHealth #Zoonoticdiseases #RabiesVaccination
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This week, our director, Prof. Christian Happi & IGH received 4 honors for leadership in science, genomics & global health. We could not be prouder #IGH #GlobalHealth

This week, our director, Prof. Christian Happi & IGH received 4 honors for leadership in science, genomics & global health. We could not be prouder 

 #IGH #GlobalHealth
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Hey, YOU!!! Got what it takes to join us as an XR Creative Developer??? We are looking forward to your application here: [email protected] Apply on or before October 10, 2025. #WeAreHiring #XR #VR #AI #Genomics #IGHResearch

Hey, YOU!!!

Got what it takes to join us as an XR Creative Developer???

We are looking forward to your application here:

hr.acegid@run.edu.ng

Apply on or before October 10, 2025.

#WeAreHiring #XR #VR #AI #Genomics #IGHResearch
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It’s World Rabies Day! Our veterinary doctors from the institute’s zoonotic team share key tips to stay safe from rabies. Stay informed, stay protected! #WorldRabiesDay #RabiesAwareness

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Sixty-five years of resilience and advancing the vision of better health through science. A healthier future is our shared promise, as we invest in people, communities, and innovations that will outlast us. Happy Independence Day, Nigeria. #NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay

Sixty-five years of resilience and advancing the vision of better health through science.

A healthier future is our shared promise, as we invest in people, communities, and innovations that will outlast us.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria.

#NigeriaAt65 #IndependenceDay
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We’re delighted to host Prof. Alia Benkahla , founder of BIMS at Institut Pasteur, since 1887 Tunis & Head of its Bioinformatics Group, for hands-on training & collaboration at IGH. More on her visit soon! #IGH #Bioinformatics #Collaboration #CapacityBuilding #ScienceForAfrica

We’re delighted to host Prof. <a href="/aliabenkahla/">Alia Benkahla</a> , founder of BIMS at <a href="/institutpasteur/">Institut Pasteur, since 1887</a> Tunis &amp; Head of its Bioinformatics Group, for hands-on training &amp; collaboration at IGH. 

More on her visit soon!

#IGH #Bioinformatics #Collaboration #CapacityBuilding #ScienceForAfrica
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Meet Our New Team Member: Mr Khadim Gueye He joins our malaria team as a Bioinformatician, applying genomics and AI to boost surveillance in Africa. #Genomics #Bioinformatics #MalariaResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #IGHResearch #Africa

Meet Our New Team Member: Mr Khadim Gueye 

He joins our malaria team as a Bioinformatician, applying genomics and AI to boost surveillance in Africa.

#Genomics #Bioinformatics #MalariaResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #IGHResearch #Africa
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Congratulations to MSc students from the Dept. of Biological Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, who graduated today! We are pleased to have been part of their journey. #IGHResearch #Graduation2025 #FutureScientists #PublicHealth #Genomics

Congratulations to MSc students from the Dept. of Biological Sciences, Redeemer’s University, Ede, who graduated today! 

We are pleased to have been part of their journey.

#IGHResearch #Graduation2025 #FutureScientists #PublicHealth #Genomics
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Applications are open for the IGH Bacterial Genomic Sequencing Workshop 2025! Nov 5–14 | Hybrid Apply by Oct 21 🔗 ighresearch.org/en/bacgen2025/ #Genomics #Bioinformatics #IGH

Applications are open for the IGH Bacterial Genomic Sequencing Workshop 2025! 

Nov 5–14 | Hybrid

 Apply by Oct 21
🔗 ighresearch.org/en/bacgen2025/

#Genomics #Bioinformatics #IGH
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Join Prof. Anise Happi, Deputy Director of One Health & Zoonotic Surveillance at IGH, at #WHS2025 in Berlin as she shares insights on strengthening One Health systems for a safer world. #GlobalHealth

Join Prof. Anise Happi, Deputy Director of One Health &amp; Zoonotic Surveillance at IGH, at #WHS2025 in Berlin as she shares insights on strengthening One Health systems for a safer world. 

#GlobalHealth
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Here is the highlight of our deputy director, Prof. Anise Happi, speaking today at the World Health Summit in Berlin on the need for interdisciplinary research and action in advancing One Health. 🎥 Full session: worldhealthsummit.org/sessions/2f241… #WHS2025 #OneHealth #GlobalHealth #IGH

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This Global Handwashing Day, join us in learning from our top scientists about the vital role hand hygiene plays in protecting global health. Small actions, like washing hands, make a big difference. #GlobalHandwashingDay #Handwashing #PublicHealth #Research #GlobalHealth

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This Global Handwashing Day (October 15), let’s remind the world that clean hands are powerful because they save lives. Comment, like, and share to make clean hands a global habit. #GlobalHandwashingDay #CleanHandsSaveLives #IGH #ACEGID #PublicHealth #Hygiene

This Global Handwashing Day (October 15), let’s remind the world that clean hands are powerful because they save lives. 

Comment, like, and share to make clean hands a global habit.

#GlobalHandwashingDay #CleanHandsSaveLives #IGH #ACEGID #PublicHealth #Hygiene
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In celebration of #WorldFoodDay, we’re spotlighting two IGH research projects showing how genomic science is making Africa’s food systems safer and more sustainable. 🔗 1️⃣ mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/9… 2️⃣ mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/9… #FoodSecurity #Genomics #IGHResearch

In celebration of #WorldFoodDay, we’re spotlighting two IGH research projects showing how genomic science is making Africa’s food systems safer and more sustainable.

🔗
1️⃣ mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/9…
2️⃣ mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/9…

#FoodSecurity #Genomics #IGHResearch