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Nurturing Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Capacity in Africa (BRECA)
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Bioinformatics
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Nurturing Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Capacity in Africa (BRECA)
Principal Institution
Makerere University
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Kateete, David Patrick; Jjingo, Daudi; Jordan, Irving King; Mardon, Graeme
Project Contact Information
Email: davidkateete@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2017-2023
Country
Uganda
NIH Partners
OD/NIH
Project Description
The advent of high-throughput sequencing technologies that yield huge amounts of data has rendered bioinformatics expertise relevant in clinical and biomedical research. By providing high quality bioinformatics training, BRecA programs will contribute to improved health of African communities.
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