Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦 @HumGen_UCT
Official Account for the Division of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, South Africa #genetics #genomics #rarediseases #research #Africa humangenetics.uct.ac.za Joined August 2022-
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It was a treat to have Prof Stan Kmoch and friends give us a #TuesdaySeminar, and share his work in rare diseases. Thank you to @diplomics_sa for co-hosting!
🧬 1 in 15 South Africans live with a rare disease. Look around… someone close to you could be affected. 💙 Just R100/month helps fund consultations, transport & meds. Individuals, clubs, corporates - a better tomorrows start here: 👉 rarediseases.co.za/donate #RareDiseaseSA
What an incredibly lovely celebration today 🎉🥹. I am soo grateful to my division, supervisors and friends❤️. Thank you very much @HumGen_UCT for all the support throughout my journey 🥹❤️🙏🏼. Huge thanks to @NRF_News for supporting my project✨ #PhD done 🥳 👩🏻🎓 #uctgrad2025
Our Spring 2025 graduates include: 3 PhD, 2 MSc, 2 MSc Genetic Counsellors and 1 Medical Geneticist 🙌🏾🙌🏿🙌🏼 Congratulations to Dr Safiye and all our graduates today! We recognise the hard work and sacrifice it took to achieve this success!
Our Spring 2025 graduates include: 3 PhD, 2 MSc, 2 MSc Genetic Counsellors and 1 Medical Geneticist 🙌🏾🙌🏿🙌🏼 Congratulations to Dr Safiye and all our graduates today! We recognise the hard work and sacrifice it took to achieve this success!
Read more about the National Dialogue facilitated by our Senior Research Officer, SASHG Chairperson, Dr Lisa Roberts @SAHumanGenetics @AfSHG_Genetics nature.com/articles/d4414…
Call for applications ‼️ African Genomics Short Course: "From origins to discovery and innovation: Strengthening genomics expertise & leadership in Africa" 📆 Course Dates: 30 Nov–10 Dec 2025 ⏰ Application due: 25 August 2025 More info & to apply: lnkd.in/eUTFVJCx
Webinar alert 🚨 Harnessing the Power of Human Genomics 📅 31 July 2025 | 🕐 13:00–14:30 EAT 🔗 Register: rb.gy/6vxr2o Join leading experts as we explore how to build Africa’s talent pool for precision public health. #Genomics #Africa #WomenInSTEM #HumanGenetics
Interested in pharmacogenetics (PGx) or precision medicine? The July 9 Journal Club is where you'll want to be! Learn how genome-wide genotyping provides comprehensive PGx information faster and at lower costs compared to other assays. Register Now: learning.ashg.org/products/low-c… #ASHG
📢 ENSEMBL WORKSHOP 2025🧬🔬 Enroll for the Ensembl project aiming to provide basic training on Ensembl tools (Ensembl genome browser and Ensembl REST API) targeting both beginner and advanced researchers. Apply now: shorturl.at/Z4EkZ Deadline: 25 June 2025 #Ensembl
GenMSies in action💎🏆… Our GenMS Hons students from @HumGen_UCT presented their research protocols today. Well done GenMS’ for very good presentations 💪🏽👏🏾
Calling on @DSI_Africa projects and researchers at @HumGen_UCT-@FHSUCT. Want to bring your research to life for a general audience? Apply to join our science communication & public engagement activity-an opportunity to storify your research and make it accessible to all.…
The Neurogenomics lab along with the team at ClinVar will be hosting a submission drive in July 2025 to improve the representation of African genomic data and help the global effort to understand rare genetic diseases! More info here: tinyurl.com/ernb8hb2
There's a new qualified Medical Geneticist in South Africa!! Congratulations to our Lesego Gaotshetse, for successfully passing her final CMSA administered fellowship exam in Medical Genetics as well as her MMed degree! 🩺🧬🇿🇦
"The world needs Science, and Science needs Women" | @FondationLOreal-@UNESCO #ForWomenInScience program has supported & empowered women scientists across the world. The 2025 call for the South Africa National Young Talents Programme is open! More info: forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show…
Our Retina group with visiting guests from @Radboud_Uni The Ophthalmic Genetics course with Prof Frans Cremers and Ms Lara Holtes is a balance of lectures, workshops and journal clubs, with our students having an opportunity for feedback on their projects and presentations
We were excited to have our Tuesday Seminar today, on the latest news in Ophthalmic Genetics by our visiting collaborator from @Radboud_Uni, Prof Frans Cremers 🇳🇱🇿🇦👁🧬
Webinar alert 🚨 Translating Science into Solutions: Exploring Craniofacial Genetics and Molecular Research. This month, we are honored to host a distinguished speaker and one of the key figures in the establishment of ASDCG, as well as the Secretary of @AfSHG_Genetics #Genetics
🚨 WHO WEBINAR – Expanding Access to Genomics Through Workforce Education & Training 🚨 Join us for a dynamic discussion with global experts 🧬 💡 📅 April 8, 2025 ⏰ 13:00 – 13:45 CET 📍 Free Registration 🔗 Register Now: lnkd.in/dw_KU4aB #Genomics #GlobalHealth #WHO
What is data solidarity and what does it mean for genomic data sharing? Excited to host @BPrainsack in conversation with @synthymama on this important topic. 📆: Thursday, 20 March 2025 🕑: 13:00-14:30 SAST Register 👉🏿 bit.ly/4iGr82E
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