ACEGID and Illumina to Increase Africa’s Genomics Capacity through...
Today, the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), Redeemer’s University, announced that it will collaborate with Illumina, a global leader in sequencing and...
View ArticleACEGID Trains African Scientists on Next-Generation Sequencing for the...
The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) trained 10 public health scientists in next-generation sequencing (NGS) for the detection and analysis of mpox virus. The...
View ArticleACEGID Genomics Bootcamp is Back! (Applications Reopened)
After three years break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) Genomics Bootcamp is back. The four weeks-long boot camp, which is...
View ArticleI Gambled and Won a Jackpot with ACEGID Bootcamp
My name is Oluwaremilekun Grace Ajakaye (PhD). I stumbled on ACEGID Genomics training while looking for an online Master’s Program in Public Health. I had never heard of ACEGID nor the genomics...
View Article9 Years after ACEGID Helped Avert Ebola Disaster in Nigeria
Today, July 23, marks 9 years since ACEGID confirmed Nigeria’s first Ebola case, helping to avert the potentially disastrous spread of the disease in Nigeria, across Africa and the world. It took the...
View ArticleNigerian Scientists Uncover Different Fever-causing Viruses
Scientists at the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have uncovered different fever-causing viruses in Nigerian...
View ArticleProf. Christian Happi Elected as a Member of the US National Academy of Medicine
Today, October 9, the United States National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced the election of Prof. Christian Happi as an international member of the Academy. The announcement was made during the...
View ArticleIntroducing Professor Anise N. Happi
Prof. Anise N. Happi holds a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree (2001), a Master’s degree in Veterinary Sciences (Clinical Pathology) (2004), and PhD in Veterinary Pathology (Molecular Pathology)...
View ArticleMeet Associate Professor Ifeyinwa Aniebo
Dr. Ifenyiwa Aniebo holds a Bachelor of Sciences (Genetics and Microbiology) from Queens Mary University, London, UK, a Master’s of Science (Applied Biomolecular Technology), from the University of...
View ArticleACEGID Takes Delivery of First Illumina NovaSeq X Plus in Africa
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ACEGID Boosts Genomics Sequencing Capacity with Two New State-of-the-Art...
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View ArticleACEGID Supports Pubic Health Authorities with Evidence
ACEGID works with national, regional and international public health authorities on outbreak response. Using genomics data that are presented in interactive and engaging forms, we provide evidence to...
View ArticleACEGID Director and Global Partners Win US NIH Award for New International...
Although the overall number of annual deaths due to malaria have declined by 27% over the past 23 years, the disease continues to exact a global burden. Researchers envision a future defined by...
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ACEGID Immortalises Herbert Wigwe for his Contributions to Humanity
As we count down to the ACEGID’s 10th-anniversary celebrations, the management and staff of ACEGID, led by Prof. Christian Happi, today 4th, October 2024, held a memorial event in honor of the late...
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A Legacy of Impact: ACEGID Unveils the Herbert Wigwe Memorial Fountain & Garden
The African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) on October 4, 2024, unveiled the Herbert Wigwe Memorial Fountain and Garden in honour of Dr. Herbert Wigwe. The unveiling...
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ACEGID Evolves into the Institute of Genomics and Global Health
On October 7, 2024, the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases (ACEGID) officially evolved into one of five centres within the newly launched Institute of Genomics and Global...
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ACEGID Researcher Wins Grant to Promote Safe and Sustainable Wild Meat Practices
Dr. Samuel Akpan, a Research Fellow at the African Centre of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Disease (ACEGID), has emerged as the winner of the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) World...
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