The International Brain Research Organization-African Regional Committee (IBRO-ARC) is organizing a School on Genome Editing for Neuroscience Research in collaboration with a non-governmental organization (TReND in Africa). ZeClinics, a CataloniaBio & HealthTech member, is joining the school with their scientific director, Vincenzo Di Donato, as an expert in the field of genomic modifications, and to represent ZeClinics as a worldwide reference company in zebrafish genetics.
The aim of the school is to promote research on genome editing in several non-rodent model systems in Africa, where, during the last few years, there is a growing interest from the local scientific community in zebrafish as a model. Students will not only learn theoretical principles from distinguished scientists in the field, but also gain hands-on experience in genome editing and genetic research techniques to equip neuroscientists with new knowledge to tackle growing biomedical challenges in Africa.
The school is directed to outstanding Ghanaian and international African students who have been awarded a fellowship to travel (from DR Congo, Nigeria, Cameroon) to Ghana. The action will be complemented by the delivery of scientific material and equipment.
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