Sam

Ph.D. Student @KewScience @UGent_Botany |
Sweet Potato (Ipomoea) Wild Relatives (East Africa)|
Systematic & Evolutionary Biology|
Views are my own.

[David Goyder @DavidGoyder]

Taxonomists as endangered as the species they study
https://t.co/UlqzMZgOye

[Molecular Plant & Plant Communications @MPlantPCom]

Phylogenomic discordance is mainly driven by pervasive ancient hybridization and incomplete lineage sorting during the early divergence of major angiosperm lineages #research #PlantCommunications https://t.co/tame2IphoR

[African BioGenome Project @DAISEA_AfricaBP]

The African BioGenome Project @DAISEA_AfricaBP Open Institute has published an article capturing its efforts in advancing genomics & bioinformatics capacity across Africa in 2024 through 31 workshops. Publication: https://t.co/iIS2cJP30P
Press release: https://t.co/CRpbdH9KDM

[Were Vincent @vinniman]

Prof. Anne Muigai introducing the Africa BioGenome project - sequencing organism specific to Africa
https://t.co/NhGO33urWX

@DiscoverJKUAT #AfricanBiogenomeProject

[International Potato Center @Cipotato]

“Cassava, yam, and sweetpotato are staples we must prioritize.”
— H.E. Goodluck Jonathan at #CGIARScienceWeek

The former Nigerian President called for greater investment in root & tuber crops to secure Africa’s food future 🌍.

🔸 @CGIAR
🔸 @GEJonathan

[EA-Regional Workshop @eaafricabp]

Application for @DAISEA_AfricaBP EA Regional Workshop is ongoing. It will focus on #OneHealth discussions which is in line with our theme "Safeguarding #Biodiversity and #OneHealth: #Genomics and Sustainable Solutions for East and Central Africa". Apply ; https://t.co/q6juxa80vJ

[Indian Association for Angiosperm Taxonomy @IAAT_Rheedea]

The 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 of Rheedea (𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝟑𝟒, 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝟓) is published online. The present issue contains fifteen articles from different continents.
https://t.co/o6LrnCtAMX

[Ana Rita Simões @anaritagsimoes]

Hot off the press! Catch-up with all the novelties in #Convolvulaceae research in this Special issue in Rheedea. 15 manuscripts from 84 authors, from 17 different countries, including an overview article on #Convolvulaceae where you can learn almost everything about the family.

[Anubhab @Anubhab_Khan]

Hard working TAs and @swambua preparing for the two workshops ahead @PU_Kilifi. This year we have two exciting workshops. One is a 3 day course on wildlife genomics and a 2 week course on population genetics with @DAISEA_AfricaBP @HellerRasmus

[Sam @kagame_sp]

Thanks to @swambua @HellerRasmus and @PU_Kilifi

[African BioGenome Project @DAISEA_AfricaBP]

Day 1 - Nairobi, Kenya: Several African scientists have turned up in Pwani University, Kenya, for the practical workshop on bioinformatics as part of the 2nd edition of the African BioGenome Project @daisea_africabp Open Institute East and Central Africa Regional Workshop 2024

[Sam @kagame_sp]

@AnneMuigai_Prof @DAISEA_AfricaBP

[Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT]

With over 200 Virtual and over 100 physical participants attending Day 1 of the African BioGenome Project Open Institute East and Central Africa Regional Workshops 2024, we have so far seen presentations focusing on the current understanding of biodiversity genomics across East and Central Africa.
To join the ongoing hybrid workshop: https://t.co/2nITBe3SAn ^DP

[Discover JKUAT @DiscoverJKUAT]

Join us on Monday 5th- Tuesday 6th August 2024 for the African BioGenome Project Open Institute East and Central Africa Regional Workshops 2024.

The hybrid workshop, with physical participation at SAJOREC, JKUAT, will explore sustainable pathways for biodiversity conservation and Bio-economy integration in Eastern and Central Africa.

For online participation, register to attend virtually: https://t.co/2nITBe3SAn ^DP

[Prof Anne Muigai @AnneMuigai_Prof]

We are looking forward to the talk by Catherine Mungai of @IUCN during the 2nd East and Central @DAISEA_AfricaBP regional workshop which will be held @DiscoverJKUAT

[Prof Anne Muigai @AnneMuigai_Prof]

During the 2nd East and Central @DAISEA_AfricaBP workshop we shall host a panel with early-career scientists with great panelists Teresia Mungai, Ms Hawi Adede and Josiah Kuja

[Prof Anne Muigai @AnneMuigai_Prof]

Delighted to introduce our workshop sponsor and partner @abiosystems African Biosystems Ltd who will exhibit and conduct a practical between 7-9th August at the EA, CA @DAISEA_AfricaBP regional workshop!

[Dr. Makenzie Mabry @KenzieMabry]

Really excited to share our work on using digital data to explore the niches of CWRs and their utility for building climate ready crops! Be sure to check out the iDigBio booth to learn more about using and creating digital data! @soltislab @iDigBio #IBC2024

[Sam @kagame_sp]

This needs a proper celebration!

[Lauren Eserman-Campbell, PhD @laeserman]

After many years… our collaborative proposal to change the type species of Ipomoea has been approved! Everyone welcome Ipomoea triloba, the new type species! Stay tuned for more exciting taxonomic work in morning glories!

[Sam @kagame_sp]

@AnneMuigai_Prof @NatureGenet @DAISEA_AfricaBP @ThankGod_Ebenez @NDUKenya Congrats Prof.

[Prof Anne Muigai @AnneMuigai_Prof]

I am extremely delighted to share our latest publication in @NatureGenet with over 100 African authors! This paper outlines how we trained 408 African scientists in Genomics and Bioinformatics through 28 regional workshops in 2023 @DAISEA_AfricaBP
@ThankGod_Ebenez @NDUKenya

[African BioGenome Project @DAISEA_AfricaBP]

Today, our paper with over 100 African authors showing how we trained 408 African scientists in genomics & bioinformatics through 28 regional workshops in 2023, is now published in @NatureGenet: https://t.co/rhuiG2exAo or https://t.co/jtdWgcS9Ec & https://t.co/MkIC5SEF1m