The future of genomic medicine in Africa

In this video, Prof Aimé Lumaka from the University of Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, discusses the future of genomic medicine in Africa, emphasising its collaborative nature and multidisciplinary approach.

He highlights various applications, including diagnosis, carrier screening, predictive testing, and pharmacogenomics, but also stresses the importance of collaboration among geneticists, clinicians, technologists, and database designers.

The iHope Program, mentioned in the video is an initiative to make clinical whole-genome sequencing (cWGS) accessible to underserved children facing rare and undiagnosed genetic diseases.

How do you see the future of genomics in your country? Share your thoughts in the comments.