Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“There is something deeply rewarding about seeing learning transformed into leadership.
I am proud to share this insightful blog by Ms. Adegun Eniola (Nigeria), a graduate of the Policy Advocacy Programme for Emerging Researchers and Innovators (PAPERI).
In ‘The DNA Dilemma: The Future of Genetic Privacy Laws in Low- and Middle-Income Countries,’ Eniola tackles one of the defining policy questions of our time: How do we protect genomic privacy while enabling scientific innovation in Africa and other LMICs?
The DNA Dilemma: The Future of Genetic Privacy Laws in Low and middle Income Countries
Her analysis explores the challenges of genomic data governance, artificial intelligence, data sovereignty, cross-border research, community engagement, and the need for regulatory frameworks that are not merely imported, but designed to reflect African realities and priorities.
What makes this especially meaningful is that this is ‘Eniola’s first published policy blog’. It represents exactly what PAPERI was established to do – equip emerging researchers and professionals with the skills and confidence to translate complex scientific issues into policy conversations that matter.
As Chair and Founder of PAPERI, I am immensely proud to see our graduates contributing thoughtful, evidence-informed perspectives on issues that will shape the future of health, science, and innovation across Africa.
Our vision remains clear: Africa for Africans.
Genomics Policy for Africa by Africans.
Congratulations, Eniola, on this excellent first contribution. I have no doubt this is only the beginning of a meaningful journey in genomics policy advocacy, and I look forward to reading many more of your thought-provoking pieces.”
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