Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
” ‘Great opportunities do not wait – but they always open doors for those ready to rise.’
We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 17th Cohort of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics & Genomics course, hosted by the Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI).
This new cohort welcomes emerging and established voices from across Africa and the globe who are committed to shaping the future of genomics, equity, and precision health on the continent.
What You’ll Gain
- Certificate upon successful completion
- Participation in a live policy debate session
- Opportunities for visibility, collaboration, and long-term engagement within PAPERI’s growing community
Who Should Apply?
Scientists, graduate students, researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, bioethicists, and advocates passionate about advancing genomics and precision health in Africa and worldwide.
Application link.
Deadline: 11 May 2026
Course Starts: 16 May 2026
Debate Session: 7 June 2026
I encourage everyone to share this announcement across Africa – North, South, East, and West. Let us continue building a community that learns, leads, and shapes policy together.
“Africa’s genomics future will be shaped by those who choose to step forward – this is your moment.”
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