The lack of diversity in genomic research could mean Africans are missing out on potential life-changing care for chronic health disorders
It is crucial that we address this lack of diversity in genomic data.
https://t.co/rE2lQeaJ8Y
GeneMaP #RareDisease: A study on "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) in Cameroon-Clinical and Genetic profiles" showed that deletions in the DMD gene are the most frequent mutations associated with DMD in Cameroon. @EdmondWonkam
See link for article: https://t.co/CxNb3wE3Lf
"It is my ultimate goal to coordinate the sequencing of genes of 3 million African people, to help address the missing variants of our common human genome."
Learn more about the work and aims of Prof Ambroise Wonkam. https://t.co/JnivyZdC7C
This new study stresses the importance of genetic (locus and allelic) heterogeneity in monogenic conditions. "An important novelty of this study is the identification of seven new HI candidate genes"
https://t.co/2DxKUNdmkr
@GeneMAPOfficial@smadadey@EdmondWonkam@atelvee
I am hiring a postdoc who is interested in leading projects on genetic epidemiology @TACG_Group@MRC_Uganda and can support postgraduate students' supervision
Please help RT
@H3Africa@DSI_Africa@H3ABioNet
https://t.co/VRxM5ddd5W
I congratulate Dr Amboise WONKAM on his appointment as head of the Dept. of Genetic Medicine at John Hopkins University, USA. Of Cameroonian descent, he is a world renowned geneticist and sickle expert. He is associate editor of numerous journals in his fields of expertise.
New publication led by #GeneMAP PhD research fellow Dr Edmond Wonkam-Tingang. A qualitative study on knowledge and challenges associated With #HearingImpairment in affected individuals from Cameroon. #HearingLoss@EdmondWonkam
Link to full article: https://t.co/4hWpD48qqj
In many instances, the people who will notice #hearingloss will be the parents or primary caregivers of a child. This is why, our pamphlet is geared towards equipping parents and caregivers with what to look out for.
#worldhearingday2021#hearathon2021