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:

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 University of Leicester 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 Chiara Batini

Great opportunity to acquire excellent PhD training from Prof Cathryn Lewis Dr Cathryn Lewis 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 NRPDTP. 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…

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 Segun Fatumo MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University Makerere University College of Health Sciences ACE Bioinformatics & Data Sciences EANBiT Segun Fatumo The African Computational Genomics Research Group

The African Computational Genomics Research Group's leader Segun Fatumo will be hosting a physical workshop on PRS and MR Analysis from 6-7th December 2021 MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit and UVRI MakNCD ACE Bioinformatics & Data Sciences EANBiT Deadline: 22 November 2021 Course Fee: FREE Apply here⬇️ bit.ly/3k8d9qR

CONGRATULATIONS!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 The African Computational Genomics Research Group's Associate Partner Tinashe Chikowore won an ASHG/Charles J. Epstein Trainee Award for outstanding trainee research in Human Genetics ASHG Dr. Tinashe Chikowore is based at the SBIMB of the Wits University

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

Polygenic Risk Score is important to investigate individuals' risk of developing a disease. This week, we are building this capacity for young scientists MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit and postgraduate students from Makerere University. Taught by Dr Tinashe Chikowore from SBIMB Dr @OPS and myself.

Meet the The African Computational Genomics Research Group members at the Polygenic Risk Score and Mendelian Randomisation Workshop MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit with their group leader Segun Fatumo from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Associate Partner Tinashe Chikowore from SBIMB

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

💼Peter Piot Research Fellow in Planetary Health 📅Deadline: 31 Jan ⏱️Full time, 2 years 📍MRC Unit The Gambia at LSHTM or MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit 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…

Do gene–environment interactions have implications for the #PrecisionPrevention of type 2 diabetes? A review of the evidence by Thorkild Sørensen Sophia Metz and @tuomaskilpela from the NNF Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR) #Genetics #T2D #PrecisionMedicine #PersonalisedMedicine bit.ly/3FuIrjf

Our paper on "Roadmap to Increase Diversity in Genomic Studies" is published in Nature Medicine We describe factors contributing to genomics imbalance and propose a roadmap to enhance inclusion. 1/5 Team Tinashe Chikowore Muhammad Ayub Alicia Martin @Kkuchenbaecker nature.com/articles/s4159…

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,

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…

"Roadmap towards genomic equity" highlights the urgent need to do more in continental Africa. Read more in Nature Medicine publication 👇nature.com/articles/s4159… by our group leader Segun Fatumo; partner Tinashe Chikowore & colleagues magombe ayub @KKuchenbaecker