Wafaa Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Applications Now Open for the 14th Cohort of the “Policy Advocacy in Genetics & Genomics” Course Hosted by the Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI) – Open to African & Global Scientists, Advocates, and Professionals
This intensive online course is designed to equip emerging and mid-career leaders with the knowledge, confidence, and policy literacy needed to meaningfully engage in national, regional, and global discussions on genetics and genomics.
It is for those who believe that Africa must actively shape the future of precision health, not merely follow it.
What You’ll Gain
- Certificate upon successful completion
- Final policy debate & presentation opportunity
- Post-course visibility (blogs, collaborations, engagement opportunities)
Cohort Timeline (14th Cohort)
• Applications Open: 18 December 2025
• Application Deadline: 25 December 2025
• Course Start: 01 January 2026
• Final Exam Submission: 17 January 2026
• Final Presentations & Policy Debate / End of Course: 31 January 2026
Who Should Apply?
Young scientists, graduate students, researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, bioethicists, and advocates committed to shaping the future of genetics and genomics policy in Africa and beyond.
Please share widely – let’s continue building a strong pipeline of policy champions in genomics!”
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