.@WACCBIP_UG & @NMIMR_UG scientists have successfully sequenced genomes of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes #COVID__19, and are now able to track the evolution of the virus in Ghana.
Here's an official @UnivofGh news release:
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- The year could not have ended any better than this. Kindly join #WACCBIP to congratulate @gordon_awandare on his appointment by the University of Ghana Governing Council as the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs (ASA). Congratulations, Sir! bit.ly/3pokQvN
- The President of Ghana @NAkufoAddo reappoints @gordon_awandare as Chair of the Governing Council of the C.K. Tedam University of Technology & Applied Sciences, Navrongo. @UnivofGh @TibaPartnership @WANIDA_ACEs @rayner_julian @christian_happi
- We’re inviting applications for a Research Assistant position with our Genomics & bioinformatics Group @gbl_waccbip Join a dynamic team of energetic and dedicated molecular biologists, Bioinformaticians & data scientists. Apply now! waccbip.org/media/attachme…
- Hearty congratulation to @WACCBIP_UG Deputy Director, Administration, Professor @msmosi on your promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.🎊✨ WACCBIP is proud of you!!
- We're inviting applications from researchers across Africa working in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), surveillance, or epidemiology and Individuals with basic knowledge in Molecular Biology for our upcoming hands-on training on AMR, Bacterial Genomics & Bioinformatics scheduled
- Congratulations to Prof @msmosi for receiving the prestigious Mwele Malecela Mentorship Programme award for her outstanding contributions to combating neglected tropical diseases in Africa. A well-deserved honor for her dedication & leadership! #WomenInNTDs #HealthcareLeadership
- Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated inaugural lecture by our Founding Director, Prof. @gordon_awandare, on June 8, 2023 on the topic "How our Immune System Acquires Tolerance to Malaria and helped us Survive COVID-19."
- 🚨 Call for Applications @WACCBIP_UG invites highly motivated individuals to apply for 2 PhD & 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships. Join us to advance your research and connect with scientists across Africa and beyond! Apply here : bit.ly/3zGiHDj 🗓 Deadline: Aug 15, 2024,
- The first-ever exome sequenced data to be generated in Ghana was carried out by #WACCBIP using our new Illumina Nexseq2000 sequencer. We are indeed grateful to @ARUA_News for helping us acquire this powerful advanced scientific platform.
- Congratulations Professor Theresa Manful Gwira @TheresaGwira for reaching the milestone of Associate Professor!
- Congratulations to @YawBediako_, @CrickAfricanNet Fellow & Head of Advancement at WACCBIP, on his appointment to the @eLife Early-Career Advisory Group. Dr. Bediako was one of only six scientists (out of 90 applicants from across the globe) to be appointed to the group.
- Congratulations to Dr. Lydia Mosi (@msmosi), our Head of Logistics & Dr. @YawBediako_, our Head of Advancement, for their selection into the fifth cohort of the highly competitive @AASciences Affiliates programme. Read what they both had to say bit.ly/WACAf
