Project Report: Community Engagement in the Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN)

by Thato Vinette Regonamanye, Dr. Mogomotsi Matshaba

The Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN) is a H3Africa affiliate and National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study coordinated at Botswana-Baylor Children’s Clinical Centre of Excellence. This article describes their approach to community engagement.

23rd June 2021 • comment

Project Report: The Genomics of Schizophrenia in South African Xhosa people (SAX) study

by Megan Campbell, Adele Pretorius

The Genomics of Schizophrenia in South African Xhosa People (SAX) study sought to identify genes or mutations underlying predisposition to schizophrenia in the South African Xhosa population. Engagement activities included a Community Advisory Board and a Mental Health Literacy Day.

3rd March 2021 • comment

Project Report: Exploring perspectives on genomics and sickle cell public health interventions in Cameroon

by Kengne Kamga Karen, Valentine Bitoungui, Abagma Mani, Meya Melanie, Ongey Foncham, Marsha Treadwell, Ambroise Wonkam

This project used qualitative methods to gather an in-depth understanding of cultural influences on perspectives and attitudes regarding genomic research and public health interventions for Sickle Cell Disease-related complications in Cameroon

2nd March 2021 • comment