Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Overcoming Technical Barriers: Building Africa’s Capacity for Gene Therapy
‘Building capacity today is building sovereignty tomorrow‘ — Dr.Ernest Ahamah (Ghana)
PAPERI proudly celebrates Dr. Ernest Ahamah, a graduate of our Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics program and one of Africa’s most visionary voices championing the future of gene therapy on the continent.
In his latest blog, ‘Overcoming Technical Barriers: Infrastructure and Capacity Building for Gene Therapy Research in Africa,’ Dr. Ahamah sheds light on the pressing need to strengthen Africa’s research infrastructure, develop specialized skills, and build sustainable biotechnology ecosystems.
From laboratory facilities to data systems and clinical networks, he calls for a coordinated, capacity-driven approach that will allow Africa not only to participate in global biomedical innovation — but to lead it.
Dr. Ahamah continuously dreams of a better, more self-reliant Africa in the field of gene therapy — and at PAPERI, we believe in his vision. His dedication reflects our shared conviction that Africa’s future in genomics lies in empowering local scientists, building resilient systems, and advancing health sovereignty through innovation.
Let’s amplify this vision together.
Read his full blog.
Join us in celebrating Dr. Ahamah and all PAPERI alumni shaping the future of genomics and health equity in Africa.”
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