Wafaa M. Rashed: Inspiring Transformative Change in Genetics and Genomics Policy
Wafaa M. Rashed, Founder of MicroRNA Childhood Cancer Catalog (M3Cs) and Lecturer at Faculty of pharmacy Ahram Canadian University, shared on LinkedIn:
“Dear Participants of the Policy Advocacy Course,
I hope this message reaches you with a sense of pride and accomplishment!
Congratulations to each and every one of you for the remarkable effort you put into today’s debate session. Your dedication, well-crafted arguments, and deep engagement with the topics were nothing short of extraordinary. You have demonstrated that you are not just learners but future leaders and advocates ready to drive transformative change in genetics and genomics policy.
The diversity of voices and perspectives brought by participants from across Africa enriched the debates and showcased the strength of our PAPERI community. The collaboration and critical thinking displayed by representatives from:
- Egypt
- Tanzania
- Nigeria
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Kenya
- Mali
- Mauritius
- Uganda
- Malawi
- Sudan
- Zambia
truly reflect the brilliance of Africa’s emerging scientists and policy advocates.
Your insights, passion, and willingness to tackle complex issues have inspired us all and underscored the potential for meaningful progress in this field. It has been a privilege to watch you grow throughout the course and see your talents shine in this session.
On behalf of the entire PAPERI team, I want to thank you for your dedication and contributions. We are incredibly proud of you and are excited to see how you will take forward what you’ve learned to make impactful changes in your communities and beyond.
‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.’ – Margaret Mead.
Let’s continue to stay connected, collaborate, and push for progress together. The future of genetics and genomics advocacy in Africa is bright because of you.
With warmest regards,
Wafaa M. Rashed, PhD
Chair & Founder
Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI).”
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