Harnessing genomics and translational research to improve health in Africa: a report of the 13th African Society of Human Genetics meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.79.42550
• Publication Date: 2025-02-22T10:06:01Z
• Authors: Aneth David; Siana Nkya; Mohamed Zahir Ali...; Kilaza Samson; Grantina Modern; Michèle Ramsay; Julie Makani; Scott Williams; Victoria Nembaware; Ambroise Wonkam
• Keywords: Dar es salaam

The thirteenth conference of the African Society Human Genetics with theme "harnessing genomics and translational research to improve health in Africa" was held Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, August 2021, using a hybrid in-person virtual model for participation wake COVID-19 pandemic. During meeting, across various human genetics disciplines presented, including talks on infectious non-communicable diseases, population genetics, research. meeting also featured presentations pharmacogenomics, developmental disorders, cancer rare diseases. In-depth discussions ethical legal social issues community patient engagement were key sessions this meeting. primary focus how translate wealth genomic continent into improved outcomes continent. In report, we summarize scientific relevant Africa presented discussed during providing an overview progress We discuss opportunities challenges harnessing improvement Africa.