Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI), shared on LinkedIn:
“Reminder: Applications Are Still Open!
‘The future is not something we enter. The future is something we create.’ – Leonard I. Sweet
Africa’s future in genetics and genomics will not be shaped by chance-it will be shaped by the people who choose to lead, advocate, and act today.
If you are passionate about advancing genomics, influencing policy, and ensuring that African voices are represented in decisions that affect our communities, this course is for you.
The 19th PAPERI Cohort
Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics
Application Deadline: 30 July 2026
Apply now.
This course is designed for graduate students, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, regulators, and advocates from all African countries who want to strengthen their understanding of policy advocacy in genetics and genomics.
Together, we will explore:
- Evidence-based policymaking
- Ethics and governance in genomics
- Stakeholder engagement
- Science communication
- Real-world policy case studies
- Building the leadership skills needed to drive meaningful change
Africa is home to the greatest human genetic diversity in the world. Our continent deserves leaders who can transform that scientific richness into policies that improve health, promote equity, and empower future generations.
Our continent. Our genomics future. Our responsibility.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become part of a growing network of African leaders committed to shaping the future of genomics across the continent. Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, students, and professional networks across Africa. One share could inspire the next leader in genomics policy.”
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