📋 Tender Overview
Pan-Africa Network For Genomic Surveillance Of Poverty Related Diseases And Emerging Pathogens
Revolutionising Disease Surveillance In Africathe Relentless Scourge Of Tuberculosis, Malaria And Emerging Infectious Diseases Continues To Threaten Lives In Africa. The Problem Lies In The Inadequate Understanding Of Disease Dynamics, Limited Capacity In Genomics And Fragmented Data Sharing. In This Context, The Eu-Funded Pangens Project Aims To Transform Africa’S Approach To Disease Control By Leveraging Genomic Epidemiology. Its Overall Mission Is To Equip The Continent With Cutting-Edge Skills In Genomics, Data Management And Biobanking While Promoting Robust Data Sharing. With An Arsenal Of Hypotheses, Including Improved Surveillance, Better Responses To Emerging Pathogens And Enhanced Diagnostics, Pangens Aims To Enhance Disease Surveillance, Empower The Next Generation Of African Scientists And Foster Robust Research Collaborations Within The Continent.
Funded Under
Health
Total Cost
€ 4 998 433,75
Eu Contribution
€ 4 998 433,25
Coordinated By
Forschungszentrum Borstel Leibniz Lungenzentrum
Germany
