Wafaa Rashed, Chair and Founder of Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared on LinkedIn:
“Science can transform lives, but effective policies turn scientific discoveries into real-world impact.
Applications are now open!
The Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI) invites applications for the 21st Cohort of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics Course, designed by Dr. Wafaa M. Rashed, Chair of PAPERI.
Why join?
Learn how to translate scientific evidence into policy, engage with policymakers, navigate ethical challenges, and advocate for responsible advances in genetics and genomics.
Who can apply?
Graduate students, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and advocacy groups interested in genetics and genomics policy.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: 26 October 2026
- Deadline: 2 November 2026
- Course starts: 8 November 2026
- Final exam submission: 23 November 2026
- Final presentation and debate: 28 November 2026
Important: Don’t forget to submit your one-minute introduction video, as required in the application form!
Be more than a scientific expert – be a voice in shaping the policies that guide the future of genomic medicine!
Please share this opportunity with your network.”
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