The African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) has published a groundbreaking article in Nature Genetics, highlighting the tremendous success of the 2023 regional workshops focused on biodiversity genomics and bioinformatics. This remarkable initiative trained 408 scientists across 11 African countries, fostering capacity-building and collaborative research on the continent.

We extend heartfelt congratulations to all those involved, with a special mention to Mr. Issam Meftah Kadimiri, Director of the Green Biotechnology Research Center at the MAScIR Foundation, for his significant contributions to this project.

This article offers valuable insights into the innovative strategies and cross-border efforts driving African genomic research.

Read the full article here: Nature Genetics.