Opportunities in Africa for training in genome science
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Date
2004
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Academic Journals
Abstract
Genome science is a new type of biology that unites genetics, molecular biology, computational
biology and bioinformatics. The availability of the human genome sequence, as well as the genome
sequences of several other organisms relevant to health, agriculture and the environment in Africa
necessitates the development and delivery of several types and levels of training that will enhance the
use of genome data and the associated computational resources. A survey of initiatives that provide
opportunities for training in genome science is presented. Current efforts to increase the ability of
African scientists to computationally process and analyse genomic and post-genomic data have the
potential to produce excellent scientists who perform cutting-edge, hypothesis-based research, and
who will accelerate the continent's scientific and technological development.
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Bioinformatics, Computational biology, Genome science
Citation
Masiga, D.K. and Isokpehi, R.D. (2004). Opportunities in Africa for training in genome science. African Journal of Biotechnology, 3(2): 117-122