DIPLOMICS (Distributed Platform in Omics)

From groundbreaking conservation to unlocking genetic resources, South Africa's biodiversity holds the key to a thriving bioeconomy. Initiatives like DIPLOMICS' 1KSA are helping to set the global standard for equitable benefit-sharing and impactful conservation. #Bioeconomy #Biodiversity #Genomics #DIPLOMICS #SustainableGrowth #1KSA #BenefitSharing

Today, at the Biodiversity Genomics Conference, DIPLOMICS' Shane Murray spotlighted the groundbreaking 1KSA initiative and its role in advancing omics sciences in South Africa. Projects like 1KSA are pivotal in addressing the global imbalance in genomic data, a topic underscored in a recent article published by Phys.org on the need for diverse genome sequencing worldwide. 1KSA represents a crucial step towards cataloguing and understanding South Africa’s biodiversity, ensuring Africa’s unique genetic heritage is included in global genomic data. As Shane highlighted in her talk, these efforts contribute not only to conservation and the bioeconomy but also support South Africa's leadership in biodiversity genomics. Proud to see our work contributing to a more inclusive global genomic landscape! Read the full article here: https://shorturl.at/jfSsx #BiodiversityGenomics #1KSA #DIPLOMICS #GlobalGenomics #BG2024

The SASHG conference at Sun City has been a wonderful opportunity to catch up with many scientists from the DIPLOMICS partner labs. Thanks to the organisers! #diplomics #southernAfricansocietyhumangenetics #zanelombard

**Job Opportunity** Senior Researcher - Bioinformatician The Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI University of Pretoria) is looking to fill a full-time senior researcher position. Renate Zipfel Nicky Olivier Application deadline: 7th November 2024 More information here: https://lnkd.in/d77W6VZf #omics #bioinformatics #sciencejobs #research #jobopportunity

Yesterday our team attended Day 1 of Southern African society for Human Genetics — SASHG 2024. We’re thrilled to join leading experts, researchers, and innovators in human genetics to discuss ground-breaking research, exchange ideas, and drive forward the science that impacts healthcare and human genetics across Africa. Yesterday's highlights included an inspiring talk by Prof. Chris Vorster from Nngwe - One Life Matters, Undiagnosed and Rare Disease programme, shedding light on the challenges and advancements in diagnosing rare diseases in Africa. With a packed agenda of presentations and discussions, we’re diving deep into the research shaping the future of human genetics and healthcare across the continent. #SASHG2024 #GenomicsInAfrica #HumanGenetics #ScienceInAfrica #DIPLOMICS

This weekend our team kicked off the YEGG (Young Emerging Genomics Group) event, where South Africa’s emerging voices in genomics gather to share their passion and explore the future of Omics sciences. From networking to innovation, YEGG is fostering a new generation ready to lead the way in genomics research and discovery. Exciting to witness the energy and talent at this gathering! #YEGG2024 #FutureOfGenomics #YoungScientists #OmicsScience #DIPLOMICS

In a world where many rare diseases remain undiagnosed for years, the journey to answers is often as challenging as the conditions themselves. The DIPLOMICS supported Nngwe - One Life Matters initiative is transforming this landscape by accelerating rare disease diagnoses and connecting patients to life-changing insights through advanced genomics and collaborative research. Read on to discover how Nngwe, together with South African researchers, is bringing clarity and hope to families who have spent years seeking answers. #RareDisease #Genomics #Nngwe #DIPLOMICS #OmicsScience

The Southern African society for Human Genetics — SASHG Biennial Congress will take place from 27 to 29 October 2024, and we look forward to welcoming attendees at the Nngwe stand to sign the pledge! The theme for the congress is – Future Ready: Growing Genomics in Africa. DIPLOMICS (Distributed Platform in Omics)

Day 4 at #HUPO is done... My highlight for the day was listening to Markus Ralser speak about the layers of information from genomes to proteomes and the discussion we had in potentially applying this to causative agents for infectious diseases as a means to predict pathology linked phenotypes. It was also good to catch up with Ben Collins once again. I still maintain you're shooting the lights out and am hoping we get to host you at D-CYPHR again in the near future. The folks at IonOpticks held a festive evening event and I enjoyed the plans for the future that Jesper Velgaard Olsen, Michael Lund Nielsen and I discussed. #YNWA. I keep turning to the power of the Ubuntu Proteomics Summer School where once again so many interactions from excited applicants and past participants. Whoever got the piano player to play the Waqa Waqa song deserves a shoutout!!! I'm guessing it was one of Nicolai Bache or Dorte Breinholdt Bekker-Jensen. I hope that Brian Searle, Lindsay Pino, Ute Distler, Justin Jordaan (and the rest of team ReSyn) had as much fun as I did. #proteomics #friendships

The growing urgency surrounding biodiversity loss is a global challenge, and as this article highlights, it's one that requires meaningful action and collaboration across borders. At DIPLOMICS, we recognise the critical role that scientific research plays in preserving and understanding biodiversity, especially within South Africa’s rich and unique ecosystems. Through our initiatives like 1KSA, our goal is to support local research efforts that inform better conservation practices, contribute to the global knowledge base, and empower South African scientists to be at the forefront of solutions for these urgent biodiversity challenges. The work being done in South Africa must be fully supported and integrated into international conservation strategies. By harnessing Omics technologies, we can drive progress in biodiversity science, contribute to the bioeconomy, and ensure that our unique natural heritage is protected for future generations. https://lnkd.in/eBpr4ZVv