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Official Account for the Division of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, South Africa #genetics #genomics #rarediseases #research #Africa

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@HumGen_UCT
Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦
3 years
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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That's a wrap on the #AGSC2025 course! What an inspiring 11 days filled with learning, research, networking and a vibrant exchange of ideas during the inaugural African Genomics Short Course! Safe travels to everyone and please stay in touch 🧬 #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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@UCT_NI
UCT Neuroscience Institute
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We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Professor Dan Stein, whose enormous impact in research was rivalled only by the impact he had on the lives of those with whom he worked.
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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Day 7 of the intensive 1st African Genomics Short Course is underway with a module on “Sequence Data Analysis, Interpretation and Visualisation” and “Applied Project: End-to-End Genomic Analysis” co-led by Prof Sobreira, Dr KINTU , and Dr Tamuhla #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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#ICYMI The first cohort of the African Genomics Short Course had the pleasure of of being given a demonstration and overview tour of the Human Genetics Division at University of Cape Town during the afternoon session yesterday on Day 4. Saw end to end process. #AGSC2025 #Africa
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
7 days
🌐Register to join us online for our 8th & 9th keynote seminar(s) with Prof Mulder & Prof Williams during the African Genomics Short Course happening on the 5th of December 2025 at 12 pm CAT and 16:30 pm CAT (respectively), online and face to face: https://t.co/mDvymNvbWB
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@HumGen_UCT
Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦
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The lab component of the 1st African Genomics Short Course took place yesterday - Our team took the participants through 5 stations, from sample arrival to Next Generation Sequencing #AGSC2025 @AfSHG_Genetics @AfrBioInstitute @eventsWCS
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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🌐 Register to join us online for our 6th and 7th keynote seminar(s) with Prof LUMAKA & Prof Tishkoff during 1st African Genomics Short Course happening tomorrow on the 4th of Dec 2025 at 12 pm CAT & 16:30 pm CAT (respectively), online/f2f: https://t.co/mDvymNuE73 #AGSC2025
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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#ICYMI African Genomics Short Course in the NEWS 📰 1️⃣ “UCT launches new genomics course to grow Africa’s scientific talent” 2️⃣ “SA UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES AFRICAN GENOMICS SHORT COURSE” #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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We are extremely privileged and grateful to have been honoured by the presence of leading African scientists who were our guests of honour at the launch ceremony of the Inaugural African Genomics Short Course on the 1st of December 2025. #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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@HumGen_UCT
Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦
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Proud partnership with @AfSHG_Genetics and @eventsWCS
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@HumGen_UCT
Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦
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Wamkelelile means welcome in isiXhosa, and tonight we warmly welcomed 28 participants from 27 African countries for the inaugural African Genomics Short Course 🌍 #AGSC2025 #African #Genomics
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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The inaugural African Genomics Short Course is led by phenomenal African woman scientists who are based in Africa and beyond. Pictured here are some of the female scientists & researchers who have been quite instrumental in ensuring that this course is a success! #AGSC2025
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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African Genomics Short Course Official Press Release 🚨 "University of Cape Town accelerates Africa’s genomics future with launch of pioneering short course" ℹ️ Link: https://t.co/fKYyoL1wVi #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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Seminar Invite🚨 during the inaugural African Genomics Short Course is open to the public online ‼️ 📆 30 Nov– 10 Dec 2025 ⏰ 12:00 PM to 13:00 PM and 16:30 PM to 17:30 PM CAT 🌐Register: https://t.co/mDvymNuE73 #AGSC2025 #Africa #Genomics #CapacityDevelopment
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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We cannot wait to welcome 30 participants and multiple speakers, experts and scholars from across Africa and beyond 🌍 to the 1st African Genomics Short Course 📆 Course Dates: 30 November–10 December 2025 🌐Register to join us online: https://t.co/mDvymNvbWB #Africa #Genomics
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@MRCza
SAMRC
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The SAMRC and @dstigovza have signed an MoU with Illumina, in a landmark effort to sequence 110 000 genomes, building the country’s first comprehensive national genomic reference database. More on this: https://t.co/RW2xmpBMCZ
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@eventsWCS
Wellcome Connecting Science Learning and Training
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Bursaries to support your participation at Genomics of Rare Disease 2026! 🔬🧬 #GRD26 Apply by 19 January to be considered for financial assistance 💰 Register to join global peers in celebrating 20 years of groundbreaking rare disease research. 📎 https://t.co/GDbGH74WlJ
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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Opportunity alert 🚨 for a Research Professor who will be the Roche Research Chair for Precision Medicine and Genomics in Africa at @WitsUniversity South Africa 🇿🇦 Deadline: 28 November 2025 Please do share with all your networks. The advert is attached with details below 👇🏿
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@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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Tomorrow is the first webinar on the 5th of November 2025. More details below 👇🏿
@AfSHG_Genetics
African Society of Human Genetics
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Webinar alert 🚨 🧬 Cell Modeling and Engineering for Rare Diseases: Tools, Trends, and Opportunities 🧫 📅 Dates: 5, 6, 12 & 13 Nov 2025 🕗 Session Times: 8:00–10:00 AM Eastern (USA) 1:00–3:00 PM UTC 3:00–5:00 PM CAT 🌐 Location: Virtual Register: https://t.co/ZeXZYNjD23
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