Christine Tranchant-Dubreuil participated in a discussion on education, research, and the future of genomic sciences in West Africa. Through this interview on the International Certificate in Bioinformatics and Genomics (CIBiG), researchers and experts highlight a major challenge for Africa: strengthening local capacity in genomics and bioinformatics to better address issues related to health, agriculture, and the environment. From pathogen surveillance and crop improvement to the analysis of next-generation sequencing data, the CIBiG trains a new generation of scientists capable of generating, analyzing, and interpreting genomic data directly within Africa.<\/p>\n
In this discussion, the panelists share their experiences, describe the tangible impact of the program on their research, and present their vision of a more autonomous, collaborative, and interconnected African scientific ecosystem that is better equipped to address the continent’s challenges.<\/p>\n