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Dear network, I am pleased to announce the publication of my first-ever academic article, entitled "Genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in North Africa: 4 years of GISAID data sharing." This article, which I had the privilege of co-authoring, was recently published in the prestigious International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) in Elsevier The research presented in this article provides valuable insights into the genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in North Africa over the past 4 years. By leveraging the GISAID data-sharing platform, our team was able to gain a comprehensive understanding of the viral evolution and transmission patterns in the region. This publication represents a significant milestone in my academic and professional journey. As I continue to explore the field of genomics and public health, I am eager to contribute further to the scientific community and drive meaningful progress in these critical areas. I would like to express my gratitude to my co-authors and the research team, especially to Mrs.Zaineb Hamzaoui and Dr.ilhem Boutiba for their dedication and collaborative efforts. This achievement would not have been possible without their invaluable contributions. I invite you to read our article through this link: https://shorturl.at/yAJNU #Science #ScientificArticle #Development #ResearchPaper

I’m excited to share the release of our latest article “Extended-spectrum beta-lactamases resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis" on the medRxiv preprint server. In this article, we systematically synthesized 119 articles from 25 sub-Saharan African nations and analysed for pooled prevalence and subgroup analyses based on countries, sample sources (clinical, environmental and animal), subregion (East, West, Central and South Africa). Our study highlights the urgent need for sustained surveillance of multiple drug-resistant microorganisms in sub-Saharan Africa. High prevalence in countries such as South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria is particularly alarming given the region’s porous border and cross-border transmission. Policymakers should prioritize the establishment of comprehensive surveillance system in order to curb the spread of multidrug-resistant infections in the region. This is the Effort of a tireless TEAM. Please enjoy. https://lnkd.in/dXuUeWrv #amr #mdr #OneHealth #SSA

Epidemiological Study Designs with Dr. Joseph Nkuranga In this session, Dr. Joseph Nkuranga takes you through the essentials of intervention/experimental studies, focusing on: ✔️ Clinical trials ✔️ Field trials Gain a deeper understanding of the different types of epidemiological study designs—descriptive, analytical, and experimental. 📺 Watch the full lecture on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dmjYVVE5 #Epidemiology #ClinicalTrials #PublicHealth #CEMA 

So happy sharing our basic research output on Anopheles arabiensis microbiota and their contribution to insecticide resistance and its mechanisms (https://lnkd.in/e_vYset9 👏 ). The results showed An. arabiensis from Ethiopia demonstrated clear differences in microbiota composition in those dying from and those surviving insecticide exposure. To further understand resistance in this An. arabiensis population, RNAseq was also performed. Here we showed differential expression of detoxification genes associated with insecticide resistance and changes in respiration, metabolism and synapse-related ion channels. The microbiota composition shift from insecticide exposure, however, doesn't happen in mosquitoes from Burkina Faso, showing microbiota may play a role in insecticide resistance in certain settings. This paper is a product of a wonderful collaboration of teams from Germany, Burkina Faso, Liverpool and Ethiopia. Thank you Vicky and team!

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Genetically based vector control (GBVC) technologies are transforming the fight against infectious diseases by using genetic engineering to control populations of disease-carrying mosquitoes, flies, and ticks.     Listen to the podcast episode featuring Dr Basiliana Emidi, Medical Entomologist and Principal Research Officer at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) in Tanzania wherein she explains how GBVC could support in reducing Africa’s disease burden: https://lnkd.in/dbCtC8Y4 #PublicHealth #EmergingHealthTechnologies #HealthTechAfrica #GBVC Basiliana Emidi, Ph.D., Post-doctoral ResearcherNational Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) - TanzaniaAUDA NEPADAfrican Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)Eliya ZuluDr. Rose N. Oronje

This is my most recent article that identified novel Burkholderia Isolates from Ghana. This article demonstrates the power of using de novo hybrid assemblies to close and characterize bacterial genomes. https://lnkd.in/ep89q3e5

Part 1 "Genetic and functional dissection of rare neurodevelopmental disease" Keynote by international speaker Dr. Erica Ellen Davis, Professor at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, USA The session was moderated by Dr. Amjad Ali (NUST), Co-Chair, and Prof. Dr. Shahid Mahmood Baig, FPAS, HI, SI, Chief Organizer of the international webinar on "Strategic Framework for Preventing Inherited Diseases in Pakistan" held on August 29, 2024. Under the project GENETIC-CAP, a joint initiative of the Health Services Academy, Capital University of Science and Technology, and Pakistan Academy of Sciences, aimed at addressing the challenges of inherited diseases in Pakistan through genetic research and strategic frameworks. Stay tuned for more session recordings from this international webinar, featuring insights from prominent leaders in the field! #GeneticCAP #InheritedDiseases #Genomics #Pakistan #Healthcare #Webinar #GeneticResearch

The "Water" conference is a really important event for us. It's organized every year by the Wasserchemische Gesellschaft, which is a specialist group of the German Chemical Society (GDCh). This year, we from the Institute for Analytical Research (IfAR) - Hochschule Fresenius were represented with three posters dealing with current research questions. These included: 1. What influence does the lifestyle of the population have on wastewater composition? This is a relevant topic in times of economic and social transformation! We're excited to share that we're expanding the classical approach of wastewater-based epidemiology. 2. We're also exploring how we can record the temporal dynamics of wastewater composition. Wastewater is complex, both in terms of quantity and composition. The substances entering the sewers are often short-lived and subject to rapid changes. To capture this, we tested a simple solution for wastewater sampling in two applications. 3. How can we simulate single particle ICP-MS analysis of nanoparticles in silico? The answer to this question would be really helpful for research and our students too! We're getting closer to a solution :-) Stephan Wagner Luca Muth Maximilian Greif Kathrin Müller Nicolas Nusser thomas knepper