Genomics

What we do

genomics

Genomics

We focus on embedding African genetics into the global drug development pipeline to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions in African populations. By leveraging stem cells and genome engineering, we develop advanced preclinical tools. Additionally, we explore the microbiome and other omics layers to develop digital precision medicine solutions tailored to African health profiles.  

genomics

Genomics

We focus on embedding African genetics into the global drug development pipeline to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions in African populations. By leveraging stem cells and genome engineering, we develop advanced preclinical tools. Additionally, we explore the microbiome and other omics layers to develop digital precision medicine solutions tailored to African health profiles.  

genomics

Genomics

We focus on embedding African genetics into the global drug development pipeline to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions in African populations. By leveraging stem cells and genome engineering, we develop advanced preclinical tools. Additionally, we explore the microbiome and other omics layers to develop digital precision medicine solutions tailored to African health profiles.  

genomics

Genomics

We focus on embedding African genetics into the global drug development pipeline to improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse drug reactions in African populations. By leveraging stem cells and genome engineering, we develop advanced preclinical tools. Additionally, we explore the microbiome and other omics layers to develop digital precision medicine solutions tailored to African health profiles.  

Contact information:

Dr Janine Scholefield
Research Group Leader: Bioengineering and Integrated Genomics
@email

 

Dr Jerolen Naidoo
Principal Researcher
Clin-MAP and multiomics
jnaidoo@csir.co.za

Dr Deepak Thimiri Govindaraj
Centre Manager: Synthetic Biology and Precision Medicine
@email


Dr Tracey Hurrell
Principal Researcher
Clin-MAP and multiomics
@email

Dr Duduetsang Saku  
Business Development and Commercialisation Manager  
@email 

Highlights

Clin-MAP

The African Clinical Multiome Atlas Platform (Clin-MAP)

Clin-MAP is creating a pan-African integrated clinical multiome (genome, transcriptome, microbiome, and proteome) data repository to democratise African precision medicine efforts, foster sustainable research and development partnerships, and catalyse African health innovation. Read more.

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African Cell Initiative™

The African Cell Initiative™ is a pan-African platform of cellular resources that incorporates highly valuable primary cells, including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), derived from genetically under-represented indigenous Black African populations. Read more.

Capabilities

genomics

Our expertise includes iPSC reprogramming and genome engineering to develop preclinical solutions tailored to African populations and contexts. Furthermore, with the application of molecular biology and omics technologies we inform a deeper understanding of Africa’s unique genetic and biological landscape, enabling transformative insights into globally effective healthcare solutions.

Our facilities

 

genomics

Our work is supported by state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure designed to accelerate translational research in precision medicine for African populations. This includes advanced stem cell culture and differentiation suites (including two Biosafety level 2 laboratories), and molecular biology laboratories equipped for multi-omics analysis.