Research project

Africa Genome Institute

Status :
Current
Project leader : James, W. (Prof. Wilmot)
Project summary
The Africa Genome Institute (AGI) works in partnership with other organisations with the following objectives:
  • To promote the establishment of South African and African networks among all those engaged in genomic work whether scientific, technological, commercial or educational.
  • To audit current African resources regarding involvement in the work of genome projects.
  • To encourage the diffusion of up-to-date knowledge regarding the outcomes of genome among school and tertiary students and adult learners, and
  • To help strengthen the public's awareness and knowledge of the scientific and other implications of genome projects