In this episode, we chatted with Professor Alan Christoffels about the role of genomic surveillance and outbreak response in Africa. Alan’s lab builds computational tools for analyzing high throughput genomic data for infectious disease research. He directs thePublic Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology (PHA4GE) and serves as a member of the founding working group ofH3Africa, two GA4GH partners.
20 March • Department of Health, Australian Government
The Minister for Health and Aged Care said at a press conference, "We've also always partnered internationally, and we have many of our lead researchers involved in the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health that brings together over 100 countries who are all working together to make sure that we ensure the benefits of genomic medicine for all."
Do you want to help shape the future of GA4GH? Share your thoughts on the GA4GH strategic approach in our brief survey, or join a live brainstorming meeting. The next one is 1 April 2022 at 13:30 UTC with Heidi Rehm, the Vice-Chair of the GA4GH Steering Committee!
On 5April 2022, initiatives from around the globe will convene to share the status of international efforts establishing genomic newborn screening programmes and identify areas for engagement with GA4GH Work Streams.
