Research Laboratory in Oral Biology and Biotechnology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Mohammed V University in Rabat, Morocco.
Institut of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, Ben Guerir, Morocco.
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2024 May 2;110(6):1279-1284. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.23-0808. Print 2024 Jun 5.
The 14th African Society of Human Genetics (AfSHG) Morocco Meeting and 2nd International Congress of the Moroccan Society of Genomics and Human Genetics (SM2GH), held in Rabat, Morocco, from December 12 through 17, 2022, brought together 298 attendees from 23 countries, organized by the AfSHG in collaboration with the SM2GH. The conference's overarching theme was "Applications of Genomics Medicine in Africa," covering a wide range of topics, including population genetics, genetics of infectious diseases, hereditary disorders, cancer genetics, and translational genetics. The conference aimed to address the lag in the field of genetics in Africa and highlight the potential for genetic research and personalized medicine on the continent. The goal was to improve the health of African populations and global communities while nurturing the careers of young African scientists in the field. Distinguished scientists from around the world shared their recent findings in genetics, immunogenetics, genomics, genome editing, immunotherapy, and ethics genomics. Precongress activities included a 2-day bioinformatics workshop, "NGS Analysis for Monogenic Disease in African Populations," and a Young Investigators Forum, providing opportunities for young African researchers to showcase their work. The vast genetic diversity of the African continent poses a significant challenge in investigating and characterizing public health issues at the genetic and functional levels. Training, research, and the development of expertise in genetics, immunology, genomics, and bioinformatics are vital for addressing these challenges and advancing genetics in Africa. The AfSHG is committed to leading efforts to enhance genetic research, coordinate training, and foster research collaborations on the continent.
第 14 届非洲人类遗传学学会（AfSHG）摩洛哥会议和第 2 届摩洛哥基因组学和人类遗传学学会（SM2GH）国际大会于 2022 年 12 月 12 日至 17 日在摩洛哥拉巴特举行，来自 23 个国家的 298 名代表参加了此次会议，会议由 AfSHG 与 SM2GH 合作组织。会议的主题是“基因组医学在非洲的应用”，涵盖了人群遗传学、传染病遗传学、遗传性疾病、癌症遗传学和转化遗传学等广泛的主题。会议旨在解决非洲遗传学领域的滞后问题，并强调非洲大陆进行遗传研究和个性化医学的潜力。会议的目标是改善非洲人口和全球社区的健康，同时培养该领域的非洲青年科学家的职业生涯。来自世界各地的杰出科学家分享了他们在遗传学、免疫遗传学、基因组学、基因组编辑、免疫疗法和伦理基因组学方面的最新发现。会前活动包括为期两天的生物信息学研讨会“非洲人群中单基因疾病的 NGS 分析”和青年研究人员论坛，为非洲青年研究人员展示其工作提供了机会。非洲大陆丰富的遗传多样性在调查和描述遗传和功能层面的公共卫生问题方面带来了巨大的挑战。培训、研究以及在遗传学、免疫学、基因组学和生物信息学方面的专业知识的发展对于应对这些挑战和推进非洲遗传学至关重要。AfSHG 致力于加强遗传研究、协调培训以及促进非洲大陆的研究合作。
