Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of PAPERI (Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative), shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Empowering the Next Generation of African Voices in Genomics Policy
At PAPERI, we believe that Africa’s future in genetics and genomics will be shaped not only by scientists and policymakers, but also by the voices of young leaders who dare to envision a better tomorrow.
I am proud to share a new blog written by Mary Mwanza, a graduate of PAPERI’s Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course and a third-year student at Eden University in Zambia.
Her piece — ‘Why Genetics and Genomics Policy Matters for Africa’s Future: A Student’s Perspective from Zambia’ — highlights how science, policy, and people must come together to ensure Africa is not left behind in this rapidly advancing field.
Mary’s words remind us that science without policy is like a seed without soil — full of potential, but lacking the conditions to grow.
Read her inspiring blog here.
Please join me in celebrating Mary’s voice and in supporting the next generation of African leaders in science and policy.”
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