Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI) shared a post on LinkedIn:
“A Unique Opportunity for African Researchers, Clinicians, Students, and Genomics Professionals
The Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI) is delighted to welcome Hugues Abriel, Vice-Rector for Research and Innovation at the University of Bern, for an exciting webinar that brings together cutting-edge genomics, rare disease research, and international scientific collaboration.
Webinar Title: Democratising Genetic Diagnosis: Nanopore-Based CFTR Sequencing Across the African Continent
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM (Cairo Time)
Platform: Microsoft Teams
Prof. Abriel will share groundbreaking work on nanopore-based CFTR sequencing in African populations and discuss the development of the Pan-African CF Research Network (PACFRN), an initiative dedicated to improving cystic fibrosis diagnosis and research across the continent.
Why should you attend?
- Learn how innovative genomic technologies are being applied in African settings.
- Discover how international collaborations are helping build sustainable research capacity.
- Explore opportunities for networking and future research partnerships.
- Engage directly with a global scientific leader who has worked extensively with African researchers.
- Participate in an interactive discussion and ask your questions live.
This webinar is particularly relevant for:
- Early-career researchers
- Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
- Clinical geneticists and physicians
- Molecular biologists and genomic scientists
- Research leaders and policy stakeholders
At PAPERI, we believe that meaningful scientific progress happens through dialogue, collaboration, and shared learning. We encourage participants to come prepared with questions, ideas, and a willingness to connect with fellow researchers from across Africa and beyond.
This is more than a webinar—it is an opportunity to engage with a growing community dedicated to advancing genomic medicine and rare disease research throughout Africa.
We look forward to welcoming you.”
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