African Bioinformatics Institute

The African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) is being established as an organization to lead and coordinate bioinformatics across Africa

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Call for Applications: ABI Associate Group Leaders 🚨

ABI seeks applications for its Associate Group Leader programme, aimed at recognising &
supporting African mid-career researchers

Due: 31 Jan 2026
ℹ️More info:
https://t.co/WA2fLaMTqh

🌐 Apply here:
https://t.co/XB7bXQjYQt

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

A highlight from the ABI Annual General Meeting. Founding member Prof. Nicky Mulder reflects on what ABI is building and why it matters, from the science to the community to the long-term vision for bioinformatics across Africa.

#AfricanScience #Bioinformatics #ABI

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Did you use H3ABioNet training, tools, or infrastructure? A short survey is underway to assess the economic value and impact of the network. Anonymous, confidential, 15 to 30 minutes. Deadline 15 June 2026. https://t.co/eGyt0uaEHT 👇 #H3ABioNet #AfricanScience

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Good experimental design is the foundation of research that holds up. ABI and the African Plant Breeders Association are hosting a free, open Agri-Informatics Lecture Series from June 2026. Register for each session separately.
https://t.co/I1Riw8rIa1 👇

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing cities. Understanding what that means for the health of its people is essential. Urban Health in Africa, edited by Nsoesie and Mberu, is the resource that takes this on.

https://t.co/FmMXJird5f
#AfricanScience #UrbanHealth

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Ancient DNA is reshaping how we understand human history, disease, and evolution.

Jilin University is recruiting for a 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Paleogenomics / Computational Genomics under Prof. Ron Pinhasi.

Apply: [email protected]

#Bioinformatics #AncientDNA

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

We’re looking for a Director 👇

ABI is seeking a senior scientific leader to help grow a continental hub for bioinformatics and computational biology.

Applications close 30 June 2026.

Apply: https://t.co/mhEFCycaKO

#AfricanScience #Bioinformatics

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Applications are OPEN for the October 2026 Omics Codeathon, hosted virtually by ASBCB.

Free and open to researchers and coders, including those newer to bioinformatics.

20 to 31 Oct 2026
Apply by 29 May

Apply Here 👇️ https://t.co/c32bpkktsc

#OmicsCodeathon

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Applications close 8 May 2026. MSc opportunity investigating the microbiome in extrapulmonary TB at Stellenbosch University.

Apply now: https://t.co/5lUNVGaNVl

#Bioinformatics #Tuberculosis #AfricanScience

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Applications are OPEN for Introduction to Bioinformatics (IBT) 2026.

A free 3-month INTRODUCTORY course for those with NO prior bioinformatics experience.

14 July to 29 Sept 2026
Apply by 29 May

https://t.co/myWb9zMSRU

Read more below 👇

#IBT2026 #Bioinformatics

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Save the date! The REDCap Africa Symposium 2026, 10th edition, lands in Cape Town on 21–22 Oct 2026.
Theme: Advancing Health Data Collaboration.
For REDCap admins, builders, researchers & data capturers across Africa.
Register: https://t.co/YZanYMmGep
#REDCapAfrica #REDCap2026

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Last chance to nominate someone for ABI's Inaugural Governing Board.
The deadline is tonight at midnight CAT. If you know a senior leader who should be shaping the future of African bioinformatics, nominate them today.
🔗 https://t.co/tqFk5rxFkW
#ABI #Governance

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

MSc opportunity at Stellenbosch University: investigating the microbiome in extrapulmonary TB, with a focus on patients living with HIV. Advanced metagenomics, multidisciplinary team, Cape Town. Applications close 8 May 2026. Details attached. #Tuberculosis #AfricanScience

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

ABI is calling for nominations for its Interim Governing Board, our highest decision making authority.

We are looking for senior leaders from across Africa and African scientists working internationally.

Nominate here: https://t.co/tqFk5rxFkW

#AfricanScience #ABI

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

The tools exist. The knowledge gap doesn't have to. Galaxy Training Academy, free, online, 18–22 May 2026. Ten subject areas, your pace, global trainer support. Register here before 16 May: https://t.co/RUdoL5koV2

[Nicky Mulder @Nicky_Mulder]

We are seeking a Software engineer to work on trusted research environments for the @AfrBioInstitute. See https://t.co/GwLVpqDDSi for details.

[Nicky Mulder @Nicky_Mulder]

Join us for the first @AfrBioInstitute data governance webinar in a new series. This week we will hear from Prof Tiffin.

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Webinar alert 🚨 African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series‼️

1st event ℹ️From Principles to Practice: Operationalising Data Governance for Africa
🗣️Prof N. Tiffin SANBI, UWC

📆26 February 2026

🕛3pm CAT

🌐Please register - https://t.co/GBmuze6Zfo

[African Academy of Sciences @AASciences]

Africa holds the world’s greatest genetic diversity—how can African genomic data benefit Africa?

Join the AAS Lecture Series with Prof. Nicola Mulder!
📅 23 Feb 2026
⏰ 16:00–17:00 EAT
🔗 Register here: https://t.co/koLXMUl7JN
#AfricanScience #Genomics
@AfrBioInstitute

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

Webinar alert 🚨 African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series‼️

1st event ℹ️From Principles to Practice: Operationalising Data Governance for Africa
🗣️Prof N. Tiffin SANBI, UWC

📆26 February 2026

🕛3pm CAT

🌐Please register - https://t.co/GBmuze6Zfo

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

AMR is a public health issue in Africa!
We prescribe treatments in the dark, hoping they work, while the pathogens are evolving right in front of us.

Dr Mboowa unpacks the urgent bioinformatics needs in Africa’s public health space.

Read more below ⬇️ https://t.co/mGAXmhhf1w