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African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) Open Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics Workshop 2023

Genomic Landscape of Southern Africa Biodiversity

Meeting Announcement

African BioGenome Project

African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) Open Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics Southern Africa Workshop Poster 2023

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Credit: AfricaBP Open Institute for Genomics and Bioinformatics and Southern Africa workshop partners and sponsors

WHAT IS IT ABOUT

This five-day workshop aims to establish and connect scientists and institutes that are role players in the African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) initiative, create awareness and galvanise institutions and researchers at the regional level to drive the vision and objectives of AfricaBP. Days 1-2 are seminar-style hybrid workshops focusing on current understanding on biodiversity genomics across Southern Africa. Days 3-5 are practical-based, hands-on in-person workshops focusing on genome sequencing using several technology platforms such as PacBio Hi-Fi, Omni-C, Oxford Nanopore, and MGI-Tech.

WHO CAN ATTEND

Anyone interested in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology and related fields.

WHEN

The 21st – 25th August 2023, 08:00 - 17:00 SAST each day

WHERE

This hybrid workshop will be held at the University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa, and virtually through Zoom. It will also be live-streamed on the AfricaBP YouTube and Twitter channels.

APPLY

To register, please visit:

https://tinyurl.com/africabp-workshop-2023


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