"The application of data science methodologies to large-scale, diverse and complex biomedical data sets for novel discoveries requires access to data, tools, workflows and computing infrastructure, along with training and support. We developed tools and workflows, managed H3Africa data through the archive and catalogue, and created data portals to ease access to African data." To foster research training that will cultivate graduates who are able to respond with agility to future biomedical data science needs and develop innovative solutions to address African health challenges, formal interdisciplinary training in biomedical data science is key. Through its graduates the programme will impact African biomedical data science research and stimulate diagnostics, therapeutic selection and drug development to support improved healthcare on the continent and globally. PUBGEM-Africa will set up an ELSI helpdesk for data science in health in Africa, and provide small grants and mentorship support to emerging data science bioethics scholars in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 12, 2021 15:55 UTC