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Genomics & Bioinformatics Lab

@gbl_waccbip

Malaria parasite population genetics/genomics, antimalarial drug resistance, host-parasite interactions and bioinformatics

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WACCBIP is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists! We’re pleased to welcome 9 biology students from Ghana International School GIS to our labs, where they’ll gain hands-on experience in DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and microbiology of

<a href="/WACCBIP_UG/">WACCBIP</a> is committed to inspiring the next generation of scientists!
We’re pleased to welcome 9 biology students from Ghana International School <a href="/GhaIntSch/">GIS</a> to our labs, where they’ll gain hands-on experience in DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and microbiology of
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Coming up on October 22, 2024, is the 12th ACE Impact Regional Workshop! This event brings together leaders from 54 Centres of Excellence, government officials, and education experts from 11 African countries to assess progress and chart the way forward ahead of the project’s

Coming up on October 22, 2024, is the 12th ACE Impact Regional Workshop!
This event brings together leaders from 54 Centres of Excellence, government officials, and education experts from 11 African countries to assess progress and chart the way forward ahead of the project’s
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📢 Join the team! We’re hiring a Research Project Manager to support the NIHR Global Health Research Group’s mission to establish genomic surveillance hubs in West Africa. This project is funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research, UK, and focuses on malaria parasite and mosquito vector genomics.

📢 Join the team!
We’re hiring a Research Project Manager to support the NIHR Global Health Research Group’s mission to establish genomic surveillance hubs in West Africa. This project is funded by <a href="/NIHRresearch/">National Institute for Health and Care Research</a>, UK, and focuses on malaria parasite and mosquito vector genomics.
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Miss Amina Bukari speaks on “Science in Perspective,” emphasizing self-discovery, asking the right questions, and the impact of pioneers like Prof. Gordon Awandare. Dr. Jersley Chirawurah followed with insights into his malaria research, highlighting the need for African

Miss Amina Bukari speaks on “Science in Perspective,” emphasizing self-discovery, asking the right questions, and the impact of pioneers like Prof. Gordon Awandare.

Dr. Jersley  Chirawurah followed with insights into his malaria research, highlighting the need for African
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Happy birthday to our Founding Director Prof Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare. Your exceptional leadership skills inspire us all. From all your Students, Research Fellows and Staff, God bless you, Prof. Awandare. 🥳

Happy birthday to our Founding Director Prof Gordon Akanzuwine Awandare. 
Your exceptional leadership skills inspire us all.
From all your Students, Research Fellows and Staff, God bless you, Prof. Awandare. 🥳
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Starting the year with growth! Today we set in motion a workshop on 'Effective Mentoring for a Successful Career.' Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Otwey-Buabeng, a Clinical Psychologist & Counsellor in University of Ghana, leads the first session with his presentation on 'Academic Mentorship & Mentee

Starting the year with growth!
Today we set in motion a workshop on 'Effective Mentoring for a Successful Career.'
Rev. Fr. Dr. Joseph Otwey-Buabeng, a Clinical Psychologist &amp; Counsellor in <a href="/UnivofGh/">University of Ghana</a>, leads the first session with his presentation on 'Academic Mentorship &amp; Mentee
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As part of the World Bank’s ACE Impact learning visit to the University of Ghana , representatives from Health Centres met WACCBIP to discuss innovation development and knowledge transfer. Prof. Awandare highlighted how ACE fostered ambition and enabled the discovery of young talents.

As part of the World Bank’s ACE Impact learning visit to the <a href="/UnivofGh/">University of Ghana</a> , representatives from Health Centres met <a href="/WACCBIP_UG/">WACCBIP</a>  to discuss innovation development and knowledge transfer.
Prof. Awandare highlighted how ACE fostered ambition and enabled the discovery of young talents.
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During the ACE Impact visit, Dr. Danica Ramljak, Senior Consultant at the World Bank, praised WACCBIP’s management and innovative strides. The delegation also toured the Centre’s advanced research labs, gaining insights into its impactful scientific work.

During the ACE Impact visit, Dr. Danica Ramljak, Senior Consultant at the World Bank, praised WACCBIP’s management and innovative strides.
The delegation also toured the Centre’s advanced research labs, gaining insights into its impactful scientific work.
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To accelerate progress in addressing malaria, there is an increasing need for more diverse genomic data.🧬 We're excited to announce that future MalariaGEN parasite data releases will incorporate data from external sources. Find out how to submit data 👇malariagen.net/article/a-call…

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Update: AMR Hands-on Training workshop. Our #Bioinformatics participant group dives full in to the basics with sessions introducing Linux systems and navigating the command line for accomplishing simple tasks delivered by facilitators - Collins M. Morang'a VincentAppiah

Update: AMR Hands-on Training workshop.

Our #Bioinformatics participant group dives full in to the basics with sessions introducing Linux systems and navigating the command line for accomplishing simple tasks delivered by facilitators -  <a href="/collinsmisita/">Collins M. Morang'a</a> <a href="/VincentAppiah74/">VincentAppiah</a>
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The #WetLab team start laboratory work in DNA processing, amplification and Clean up libraries as they gear up for an upcoming key practical session on DNA Sequencing. Stay tuned!

The #WetLab team start laboratory work in DNA processing, amplification and Clean up libraries as they gear up for an upcoming key practical session on DNA Sequencing.

Stay tuned!
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High momentum for #week2 of the GSK AMR Hands-on Training Workshop! 🔬💻 The wet lab group is working on DNA dilution and quantification, while the computational team, after a quick recap, is exploring file manipulation and searching using Sed, Awk, and Grep with Nana Amoako.

High momentum for #week2 of the <a href="/GSK/">GSK</a> AMR Hands-on Training Workshop! 🔬💻
The wet lab group is working on DNA dilution and quantification, while the computational team, after a quick recap, is exploring file manipulation and searching using Sed, Awk, and Grep with <a href="/ssyamoako/">Nana Amoako</a>.
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It’s that time of year! #WRC2025 #CallForAbstracts We’re now accepting abstracts for the 2025 WACCBIP Research Conference. Share your research, connect with experts, and be part of impactful scientific discussions. 📅 Deadline : April 30, 2025 🔗 Registration link:

It’s that time of year! #WRC2025 #CallForAbstracts
We’re now accepting abstracts for the 2025 WACCBIP Research Conference.
Share your research, connect with experts, and be part of impactful scientific discussions.
📅 Deadline : April 30, 2025 
🔗 Registration link:
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🦟🌍 World Malaria Day 2025 is here! Under the theme “Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”, WACCBIP joins the global call to action—starting with our communities. Join us today at Chorkor Tea Garden for free screenings, education & prevention tools.

🦟🌍 World Malaria Day 2025 is here!  
Under the theme “Malaria ends with us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”, WACCBIP joins the global call to action—starting with our communities.  
Join us today at Chorkor Tea Garden for free screenings, education &amp; prevention tools.
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📍We’re still live in Chorkor Tea Garden! Our outreach team is on the ground to test: ✔️ Malaria ✔️Hepatitis ✔️ Glucose ✔️Blood pressure ✔️BMI ✔️ Malaria education ✔️ Community engagement Science in action, where it matters most. #MalariaEndsWithUs

📍We’re still live in Chorkor Tea Garden!  
Our outreach team is on the ground to test:  
✔️ Malaria 
✔️Hepatitis
✔️ Glucose 
✔️Blood pressure
✔️BMI
✔️ Malaria education 
✔️ Community engagement

Science in action, where it matters most.  
#MalariaEndsWithUs
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We’re at the Ghana Museum of Science and Technology for #GhanaSciFest2025! At our exhibition stand, participants are exploring DNA extraction, microscopy, gel electrophoresis, rapid diagnostic tests for HIV and malaria, 3D models and card games on SARS-CoV-2, antimicrobial

We’re at the Ghana Museum of Science and Technology for #GhanaSciFest2025! 
At our exhibition stand, participants are exploring DNA extraction, microscopy, gel electrophoresis, rapid diagnostic tests for HIV and malaria, 3D models and card games on SARS-CoV-2, antimicrobial
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Join the MSc Bioinformatics programme at WACCBIP! Gain advanced skills in life sciences and data to tackle Africa’s health challenges. Open to graduates in science, engineering, or math—Ghanaian & international applicants welcome. For more details, visit

Join the MSc Bioinformatics programme at <a href="/WACCBIP_UG/">WACCBIP</a>!
Gain advanced skills in life sciences and data to tackle Africa’s health challenges.
Open to graduates in science, engineering, or math—Ghanaian &amp; international applicants welcome.
For more details, visit
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More highlights from the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa 2025 Exhibitions as we engage students and guests with: - 3D models of COVID-19 to explain host-pathogen interactions - Demonstrations of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria and COVID-19 - Microscopy sessions - Water

More highlights from the Day of Scientific Renaissance of Africa 2025 Exhibitions as we engage students and guests with:
- 3D models of COVID-19 to explain host-pathogen interactions
- Demonstrations of rapid diagnostic tests for malaria and COVID-19
- Microscopy sessions
- Water