Gerald Mboowa

We introduce the HIV-­DRIVES (HIV Drug Resistance Identification, Variant Evaluation & Surveillance) bioinformatics pipeline (microbiologyresearch.org/content/journa…) in @MicrobioSoc. A high-­ level analytical pipeline designed to overcome the limitations inherent in traditional HIVDR profiling…

A study showcases a low-cost, metagenomic WBE workflow for AMR surveillance in Africa. Using ONT MinION + cloud tools, researchers detected Acinetobacter baumannii & AMR markers—no international shipping needed. Local teams trained for real-time analysis…

The April 2025 newsletter from the @labgenpath at @inrb_kinshasa is now available. Dive into the latest updates — Mpox research, biosecurity training, international publications, and scientific collaborations that are helping shape stronger public health systems in Africa and…

New article alert led by @EvaAkurut from our team @AceUganda, @IDIMakerere, @Makerere, leveraging @GoogleDeepMind's AlphaFold to design a multi-epitope vaccine against drug-resistant Mycobacterium TB & Mycobacterium bovis. nature.com/articles/s4159… #She #Data #Science (SHEDS)

🌐 Join us on 15 July 2025 for an important webinar hosted by @AfricaCDC on Target Product Profile for #malaria molecular surveillance in #publichealth laboratories. This session will explore how these innovative tools can be scaled for public health use to strengthen malaria…

We successfully🌟came to the end of the week-long #AlphaFoldWorkshopUG2025 at @IDIMakerere, @Makerere 🎉 Participants from Uganda🇺🇬, Kenya🇰🇪, Tanzania🇹🇿 & Rwanda🇷🇼 gained insights into what #AlphaFold is, its applications & more. Huge thanks to @GoogleDeepMind for the support!

Day 4 of the #AlphaFoldWorkshopUG2025 at @IDIMakerere, @Makerere 🌟! Today featured a hands-on practical session where participants reproduced an #AlphaFold analysis from a published paper in small groups, followed by a lively Q&A session with the @GoogleDeepMind team #AlphaFold

On Day 3 of the AlphaFold (AF) Workshop Uganda 2025, supported by @GoogleDeepMind and held @AceUganda, I gave an overview of how AF is being used by the scientific research community, from drug discovery and materials science to understanding fundamental biological processes.

@cphluganda is hosting a Regional Bioinformatics & Data Analytics Workshop aimed at strengthening capacity for integrated genomic surveillance of AMR & ensure timely sharing of high-quality sequencing data on AMR & other priority pathogens across member states.

The mpox situation in the African region continues to be worrisome. Expanding geographically, and now almost exponential increase in Sierra Leone nature.com/articles/d4158…

Uganda’s Health Research Leaps Forward with New US-Backed Supercomputing Facility at Makerere. #NilePostNews nilepost.co.ug/health/261504/…

@NatureMedicine article: African nations are advancing in public health genomics & bioinformatics, yet sustainability challenges persist. This commentary outlines 9 key barriers & proposes strategies to bolster workforce retention.@AfricaCDC @H3Africa @AASciences @sci4africa 🔗…

Genomic epidemiology of mpox virus in Sierra Leone reveals sustained human-to-human transmission with limited importation. virological.org/t/genomic-epid… #Mpox #Genomics #SierraLeone #Surveillance #PublicHealth

@AfricaCDC PGI, hands-on training on bacterial ID in bloodstream infections has commenced– a crucial step for sequencing and tackling AMR. Day one focused on pathogen biology, blood culture techniques, media use & BACTEC demo. #CorrectIdentification #BloodstreamInfections

📸 Excerpts from Day 2 of the ongoing Malaria Genomics Workshop at NMIMR — a fully hands-on session focused on sample preparation techniques essential for downstream genomic analysis. #MalariaGenomics #GenomicSurveillance #CapacityBuilding #EndMalaria

@AceUganda is excited to announce a 5-fold increase in compute capacity for researchers at @Makerere and across the region! Special thanks to @usmissionuganda , @NIAIDNews , @IDIMakerere , and @TACC . 🔗See full HPC specs and access HPC resources here: ace-bioinformatics.github.io/ace-hpc-wiki/

BIG NEWS: @WHO recognises @cphluganda as a Center of Excellence for Pandemic Preparedness and a remmendation to become a WHO Collaborating Centre for Laboratory Systems Strengthening after achieving perfect scores in a rigorous WHO assessment.

Congratulations to Prof. @christian_happi on being named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025! 🧬👏Your visionary leadership in genomics & unwavering dedication to advancing public health across Africa continue to inspire a global movement toward equity, innovation,…

➡️ APPLY NOW: The Continental Bioinformatics Training! Public health practitioners from @_AfricanUnion Member States—this is your chance to gain cutting-edge expertise in bioinformatics analysis, pathogen surveillance, and data-driven decision-making. Be part of Africa’s…