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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 18h

Happening now in Cape Town: African researchers are working with their own agricultural and genomic datasets at the APBA/ABI Agri-informatics Hackathon, using bioinformatics to turn complex data into useful insights for crop research and breeding. #Bioinformatics

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

African bioinformatics has a new front door. After months of work, the ABI website is live. A proper home for the research, the training, and the community building African bioinformatics from the continent, for the continent. bioinformaticsinstitute.africa

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The 10th REDCap Africa Symposium takes place at Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town, on 21 and 22 October 2026. Theme: Advancing Health Data Collaboration. Hosted by UCT and eLwazi, with SAMRC and Diplomics. Abstract deadline extended to 18 September. www.redcap.africa

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A snapshot from the ABI stand at SASBi SAGS this week. Travel fellowship recipients, ABI researchers, and friends of the Institute stopping by, catching up between talks, meeting for the first time. This is what building African bioinformatics looks like in person.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Congratulations to Siphamandla Dlamini (UWC) and Bruhan Kyomuhendo (UP), two of the students ABI supported with travel fellowships to the SASBi SAGS Bio2026 Student Symposium. 1st and 3rd place. ABI is exhibiting at the SASBi SAGS conference today and tomorrow. Come find us at the stand.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Plant Pangenome Workshop begins Monday in Nairobi, hosted by IITA and CGIAR. Five days on pangenomes for crop breeding. Hybrid.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The global genomics market is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030. Without the scientists and infrastructure to generate that value, Africa risks buying back knowledge derived from its own biology. Building African bioinformatics capacity is not just scientific. It is economic. And sovereign.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

By 2050, one in three people on earth will be African. The diseases, food systems, and ecosystems shaping the continent are among the defining challenges of this century. Science that doesn't understand African biology isn't ready for what's coming.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

H3ABioNet is running an Economic Impact Survey to document the network's value for researchers and institutions across Africa. If you've engaged with H3ABioNet, your perspective matters. Anonymous, 15 to 30 min. Deadline: 31 July. redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surve...

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Estimating the Economic Value and Impact of H3ABioNet: A Pan-African Bioinformatics Infrastructure.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

AHRI is recruiting a Data Science Unit Professional Lead based in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. PhD or equivalent, 10+ years in medical research required. Deadline: 1 August 2026. ahri.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AHRI1/...

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Data Science Unit Professional Lead

Description: The incumbent is responsible for the professional leadership of research data management, biostatistics, big data, bioinformatics and health informatics activities at AHRI. The incumbent…

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Module 3 of the ABI/APBA open Agri-Informatics Lecture Series. Three lectures with Dr Nelson Lubanga (Aberystwyth University) and Dr Alex Lipka (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign). 23 to 29 July 2026. www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/training/cou...

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

GEN-IMPACT Request for Expression of Interest now open. APCC and Science for Africa Foundation invite proposals for cohort-embedded sub-studies in African population genomics. Webinar: 15 July 2026. Deadline: 14 August 2026. www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/news/169/Cal...

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The African Population Cohorts Consortium (APCC), with support from the Science for Africa Foundation, invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for cohort-embedded sub-studies under Genomics-led Impact…

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Three billion letters in every cell. Uniquely yours, yet shared with every human on earth. Reading them is DNA sequencing. Finding the mutations and variants that matter is bioinformatics. Africa, with the world's greatest genetic diversity, sits at the heart of it. #DNASequencing #Bioinformatics

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Module 2 of the ABI/APBA open Agri-Informatics Lecture Series. Four free online sessions led by Bruce Walsh, Professor at the University of Arizona and co-author of foundational textbooks in quantitative genetics. 3 to 8 July 2026. www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/training/cou...

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Applications are open for the APBA/ABI Bring Your Own Data Agri-informatics Hackathon 2026. Travel and accommodation covered for the 20 selected participants. 5 to 9 Oct, Cape Town. Apply by 16 July. redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surve... More below 👇

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The cradle of humankind. The origin of our species. Home to the deepest human genetic diversity on earth. And the most underrepresented continent in the global genomic databases driving scientific discovery. Closing that gap is the work of the African Bioinformatics Institute.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

A human genome once took 13 years and $3 billion to sequence. Today it takes under 24 hours. But reading the code is only the beginning. Making sense of 3 billion letters of biological data is the work of bioinformatics. Swipe for a plain language explainer.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A highlight from the ABI Annual General Meeting. Founding member Prof. Nicky Mulder reflects on what ABI is building and why it matters, from the science to the community to the long-term vision for bioinformatics across Africa. #AfricanScience #Bioinformatics #ABI

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Good experimental design is the foundation of research that holds up. ABI and the African Plant Breeders Association are hosting a free, open Agri-Informatics Lecture Series from June 2026. Register for each session separately. www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/training/cou... 👇

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Africa is home to some of the world's fastest-growing cities. Understanding what that means for the health of its people is essential. Urban Health in Africa, edited by Nsoesie and Mberu, is the resource that takes this on. press.jhu.edu/books/title/... #AfricanScience #UrbanHealth

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Ancient DNA is reshaping how we understand human history, disease, and evolution. Jilin University is recruiting for a 3-year Postdoctoral Position in Paleogenomics / Computational Genomics under Prof. Ron Pinhasi. Apply: ropinhasi@gmail.com #Bioinformatics #AncientDNA

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

We’re looking for a Director 👇 ABI is seeking a senior scientific leader to help grow a continental hub for bioinformatics and computational biology. Applications close 30 June 2026. Apply: webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?... #AfricanScience #Bioinformatics

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Applications are open for the October 2026 Omics Codeathon, hosted virtually by ASBCB. Free and open to researchers, biologists, data scientists, and coders, including those newer to bioinformatics. 20 to 31 Oct 2026. Apply by 29 May. Apply Here 👇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/1YkP...

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Omics Codeathon General Application - October 2026

The African Society for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology with support from the National Institutes of Health Office of Data Science Strategy and other organizations is pleased to announce a…

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Deadline reminder. Applications for the MSc opportunity investigating the microbiome in extrapulmonary TB at Stellenbosch University close 8 May 2026. Apply: forms.gle/kk35yfWq5hb1Vray5 Questions? ccnaidoo@sun.ac.za #Bioinformatics #Tuberculosis #AfricanScience

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Applications are open for Introduction to Bioinformatics (IBT) 2026. This is a free 3-month INTRODUCTORY course for those with NO prior bioinformatics experience. Runs 14 July to 29 Sept 2026. Apply by 29 May. redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surve... Read more below 👇

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Save the date! The REDCap Africa Symposium 2026, 10th edition, lands in Cape Town on 21–22 Oct 2026. Theme: Advancing Health Data Collaboration. For REDCap admins, builders, researchers & data capturers across Africa. Register: www.redcap.africa/registration... #REDCapAfrica #REDCap2026

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Last chance to nominate someone for ABI's Inaugural Governing Board. The deadline is tonight at midnight CAT. If you know a senior leader who should be shaping the future of African bioinformatics, nominate them today. 🔗 redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=3YMYTMR3HELCNW37 #ABI #Governance

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ABI Interim Governing Board Nomination

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

ABI is calling for nominations for its Interim Governing Board, our highest decision making authority. We are looking for senior leaders from across Africa and African scientists working internationally. Nominate here: redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=3YMYTMR3HELCNW37 #AfricanScience #ABI

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The tools exist. The knowledge gap doesn't have to. Galaxy Training Academy, free, online, 18–22 May 2026. Ten subject areas, your pace, global trainer support. Register here before 16 May: training.galaxyproject.org/training-material/events/2026-05-18-galaxy-academy.html

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Galaxy Training Academy 2026

The Galaxy Training Academy is a self-paced online training event for beginners and advanced learners who want to improve their data analysis skills in Galaxy and/or in popular fields in…

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Webinar alert 🚨 African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series‼️ 1st event ℹ️From Principles to Practice: Operationalising Data Governance for Africa 🗣️Prof N. Tiffin SANBI, UWC 📆26 February 2026 🕛3pm CAT 🌐Please register - lnkd.in/eRHDyqSZ

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Free training opportunity alert 🚨 GWAS Catalog Training Session - Thursday 26 February, 2026 at 13:00 GMT 💡Training will be conducted over Zoom. Please register here: lnkd.in/ejV6_HnY ❗️Please note: this will be an update of a previous training session held in 2023.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Monitoring resistance is not a luxury; it is a necessity. Continuing to treat patients without understanding resistance patterns in the community is like flying without instruments... Dr Mboowa unpacks the urgent bioinformatics needs in Africa's Public Health More: www.linkedin.com/posts/africa...

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Call for Applications: ABI Associate Group Leaders 🚨 ABI seeks applications for its Associate Group Leader programme, aimed at recognising & supporting African mid-career researchers Due: 31 Jan 2026 ℹ️More info: lnkd.in/eAb6WaC6 🌐 Apply here: lnkd.in/e3pAcpF7

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

From the mentorship gap, a crisis of communication and funding, Dr Kulohoma reflects on 20 years of building a research career. "Africa’s Scientific Future Depends on Mentorship, Not Just Talent" More: t.co/aV9z3Ycuu7

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HAAM-community @haam-community.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

🚨EVENT & CALL for ECR speakers 🌍🧬 HAAM Radio Webinar - Reconstructing past demography, interactions, and social organisation in Africa 📅 28 Jan 2026 ⏰ Short-talk call extended to 14 Jan 🔗 shorturl.at/YzqMS

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HAAM-Radio Webinar January 2026 - Call for Speakers

For our next HAAM-Radio webinar scheduled for the 28th of January (times tbh), we're looking for young career researchers (Master's and PhD students as well as Early Postdoctoral Researchers) speciali...

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Please read this Q&A with Prof. @Nicky_Mulder explaining why we need to build infrastructure & governance frameworks that ensure African data is analysed locally. Read: www.linkedin.com/posts/africa... #AfricanDataForAfrica #BioinformaticsLeadership #LocalAnalysisGlobalImpact #Equity

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

New Publication Alert 🚨 African Bioinformatics Institute: Building the Digital Backbone of Africa’s Genomics Future Congratulations @Nicky_Mulder et al 🔗Link: lnkd.in/eFFhYnAA

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Even if some supporting documents are still in progress, getting the process underway will allow us to review your submission and consider whether an extension is needed.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We understand that obtaining letters of institutional support can sometimes take time. To help manage this, we encourage interested institutions to start their applications.

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Bid to Host the African Bioinformatics Institute Hub closes soon 🔜 ‼️ ABI seeks a central Hub to host its executive/operational staff to coordinate admin/core services. ℹ️ Link to apply: lnkd.in/eCRFkA7M 🌐 ABI website: lnkd.in/eKpBSHfy 📆 Due: 10 December 2025

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Our African Bioinformatics Institute interim director, Professor Nicola Mulder and Dr Tshiamo Motshegwa, Director of the African Open Science Platform (AOSP) had a great networking session today at the Science Forum South Africa in Pretoria. #WomenInSTEM #Bioinformatics #ABI #Africa

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

The ABI is honored and privileged to be showcasing our work at Science Forum South Africa, currently underway in the capital city! 📅 Date: 24 -28 November 2025 🕒 Time: all day 📍 Venue: CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, SA #SFSA2025 #WomenInSTEM #Africa #ABI

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Call for Trainers - African Bioinformatics Institute Summer School (2-week, intermediate, in-person) 🚨 ℹ️More Info and apply here: lnkd.in/eEBVz-xx 📆 Deadline: Wednesday, 03 December 2025. 💬 This is not a call for participants, but an invite for potential trainers!

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Bid to Host the African Bioinformatics Institute Hub is Open ‼️ ABI seeks a central Hub to host its executive/operational staff to coordinate admin/core services. ℹ️ Link to apply: lnkd.in/eCRFkA7M 🌐 ABI website: lnkd.in/eKpBSHfy 📆 Due: 10 December 2025

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Opportunity alert 🔔 An exciting MSc opportunity is available at Stellenbosch University to apply bioinformatics and statistical approaches in Tuberculosis research 🔬 📅Deadline: 1 December 2025 More details below ⬇️

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

ABI Stakeholder Engagement Meeting Invite 🚨 The ABI invites you to join our upcoming Stakeholder Engagement Session next week on: 📆 Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 16:00 PM CAT. ℹ️ Please register to attend: lnkd.in/efCKE-Dg #Bioinformatics #Africa #StakeholderEngagement

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African Bioinformatics Institute @abinstitute.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thanks to Professor Nicola Mulder, (@Nicky_Mulder) interim lead of the ABI and a key driver of bioinformatics advancement at the University of Cape Town and in Africa for enthusiastically representing us at the GA4GH plenary meeting in Uppsala this week! #Bioinformatics #WomenInSTEM #ga4ghconnect

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