What is it about?
This five-day workshop aims to establish and connect scientists and institutes that are role players in the African BioGenome Project (AfricaBP) initiative, create awareness and galvanise institutions and researchers at the regional level to drive the vision and objectives of AfricaBP. Days 1-2 are seminar-style hybrid workshops focusing on current understanding on biodiversity genomics across Southern Africa. Days 3-5 are practical-based, hands-on in-person workshops focusing on genome sequencing using several technology platforms such as PacBio Hi-Fi, Omni-C, Oxford Nanopore, and MGI-Tech.
Who can attend?
Anyone interested in genomics, bioinformatics, molecular biology and related fields.
When?
From 21st – 25th August 2023 (08:00 – 17:00 SAST in-person session and online). First two days are presentation sessions (hybrid); while the last three days are practical sessions (in-person only).
Where?
This hybrid workshop will be held at the University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa, and virtually through Zoom. It will also be live-streamed on the AfricaBP YouTube and Twitter channels.
For specific inquiries about this workshop please email: Sinebongo Mdyogolo (mdyogs@unisa.ac.za). For more information about AfricaBP, please visit: https://africanbiogenome.org
Registration deadlines:
Practical workshop participants: Monday, 10th July, 2023 @ 5 pm SAST
Other participants: Thursday, 10th August, 2023 @ 5 pm SAST
