Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦

@HumGen_UCT

Official Account for the Division of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town, South Africa #genetics #genomics #rarediseases #research #Africa

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Feb 6, 2023

🚨🧬OUR SOCIALS🧬🚨 Follow us on INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/humgen_uct/ FACEBOOK: facebook.com/HumGenUCT YOUTUBE: youtube.com/@humangenetics…

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ASHG@GeneticsSociety · Jun 30

Interested in pharmacogenetics (PGx) or precision medicine? The July 9 Journal Club is where you'll want to be! Learn how genome-wide genotyping provides comprehensive PGx information faster and at lower costs compared to other assays. Register Now: learning.ashg.org/products/low-c… #ASHG

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African Society of Human Genetics@AfSHG_Genetics · Jul 19

Webinar alert 🚨 Harnessing the Power of Human Genomics 📅 31 July 2025 | 🕐 13:00–14:30 EAT 🔗 Register: rb.gy/6vxr2o Join leading experts as we explore how to build Africa’s talent pool for precision public health. #Genomics #Africa #WomenInSTEM #HumanGenetics

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Tanzania Human Genetics Organization@humangeneticstz · Jun 22

📢 ENSEMBL WORKSHOP 2025🧬🔬 Enroll for the Ensembl project aiming to provide basic training on Ensembl tools (Ensembl genome browser and Ensembl REST API) targeting both beginner and advanced researchers. Apply now: shorturl.at/Z4EkZ Deadline: 25 June 2025 #Ensembl

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GenMS UCT@GenMS_UCT · Jun 9

GenMSies in action💎🏆… Our GenMS Hons students from @humgen_uct presented their research protocols today. Well done GenMS’ for very good presentations 💪🏽👏🏾

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GeneMAP Research Center@GeneMAPOfficial · Jun 12

Calling on @DSI_Africa projects and researchers at @HumGen_UCT-@FHSUCT. Want to bring your research to life for a general audience? Apply to join our science communication & public engagement activity-an opportunity to storify your research and make it accessible to all.…

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UCT Neuroscience Institute@UCT_NI · May 15

The Neurogenomics lab along with the team at ClinVar will be hosting a submission drive in July 2025 to improve the representation of African genomic data and help the global effort to understand rare genetic diseases! More info here: tinyurl.com/ernb8hb2

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Apr 25

There's a new qualified Medical Geneticist in South Africa!! Congratulations to our Lesego Gaotshetse, for successfully passing her final CMSA administered fellowship exam in Medical Genetics as well as her MMed degree! 🩺🧬🇿🇦

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. There's a new qualified Medical Geneticist in South Africa!!
Congratulations to our Lesego Gaotshetse, for successfully passing her final CMSA administered fellowship exam in Medical Genetics as well as her MMed degree! 🩺🧬🇿🇦

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UCT Postgrad Studies@UCTpostgrads · Apr 23

"The world needs Science, and Science needs Women" | @FondationLOreal-@UNESCO #ForWomenInScience program has supported & empowered women scientists across the world. The 2025 call for the South Africa National Young Talents Programme is open! More info: forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show…

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Apr 10

Our Retina group with visiting guests from @Radboud_Uni The Ophthalmic Genetics course with Prof Frans Cremers and Ms Lara Holtes is a balance of lectures, workshops and journal clubs, with our students having an opportunity for feedback on their projects and presentations

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. Our Retina group with visiting guests from @Radboud_Uni
The Ophthalmic Genetics course with Prof Frans Cremers and Ms Lara Holtes is a balance of lectures, workshops and journal clubs, with our students having an opportunity for feedback on their projects and presentations

Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Apr 8

We were excited to have our Tuesday Seminar today, on the latest news in Ophthalmic Genetics by our visiting collaborator from @Radboud_Uni, Prof Frans Cremers 🇳🇱🇿🇦👁🧬

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. We were excited to have our Tuesday Seminar today, on the latest news in Ophthalmic Genetics by our visiting collaborator from @Radboud_Uni, Prof Frans Cremers
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African Society of Human Genetics@AfSHG_Genetics · Mar 27

Webinar alert 🚨 Translating Science into Solutions: Exploring Craniofacial Genetics and Molecular Research. This month, we are honored to host a distinguished speaker and one of the key figures in the establishment of ASDCG, as well as the Secretary of @AfSHG_Genetics #Genetics

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African Society of Human Genetics@AfSHG_Genetics · Mar 13

🚨 WHO WEBINAR – Expanding Access to Genomics Through Workforce Education & Training 🚨 Join us for a dynamic discussion with global experts 🧬 💡 📅 April 8, 2025 ⏰ 13:00 – 13:45 CET 📍 Free Registration 🔗 Register Now: lnkd.in/dw_KU4aB #Genomics #GlobalHealth #WHO

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The EthicsLab@EthicsLab_UCT · Mar 13

What is data solidarity and what does it mean for genomic data sharing? Excited to host @BPrainsack in conversation with @synthymama on this important topic. 📆: Thursday, 20 March 2025 🕑: 13:00-14:30 SAST Register 👉🏿 bit.ly/4iGr82E

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Ming "Tommy" Tang@tangming2005 · Mar 15

"AI can generate code—do I still need to learn coding for bioinformatics?" Short answer: YES. AI is a tool, not a replacement. 🧵👇

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Mar 14

Huge Congratulations to our Head of Division, Prof Collet Dandara, for being awarded the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Africa Prize 🌍👏🏾 @humangenomeorg @DandaraCollet @UCTHealthSci @UCT_news @AfSHG_Genetics @SAHumanGenetics

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. Huge Congratulations to our Head of Division, Prof Collet Dandara, for being awarded the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Africa Prize 🌍👏🏾
@humangenomeorg @DandaraCollet @UCTHealthSci @UCT_news
@AfSHG_Genetics @SAHumanGenetics

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Feb 28

1 in 15 300 million people 6000 rare diseases

RRare Disease Day@rarediseaseday · Feb 27

💜🌍 Today is Rare Disease Day! 🌍💜 Together, we stand with the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. In uniting on this day we can raise awareness, advocate for change, and promote a more equitable future! ⚖️ Learn more: rarediseaseday.org

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Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG@SAHumanGenetics · Feb 18

Rare Disease Day Poster Competition! 🧬💜 Design an impactful awareness poster & make rare diseases visible! 🌍✨ 🗓 Deadline: Midnight, 25 Feb 2025 🏆 Top design gets featured! Enter now & show your support! #RareDiseaseDay #PosterCompetition #MakeRareVisible #SASHG #YEGG

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Feb 24

Clinical Genomics as seen on TV. All we need is a printer. #wholegenomesequencing #nextgenerationsequencing #Genetics #genomics #raredisease

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. Clinical Genomics as seen on TV. All we need is a printer.
#wholegenomesequencing
#nextgenerationsequencing
#Genetics #genomics
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nature@Nature · Feb 20

A two-and-a-half-year-old girl shows no signs of a rare genetic disorder, after becoming the first person to be treated for the motor-neuron condition while in the womb. go.nature.com/4i9BpEx

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Human Genetics UCT 🧬🇿🇦@HumGen_UCT · Feb 14

We are pleased to announce that Professor Collet Dandara has been appointed as the new Head of the Division of Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town. We look forward to his leadership in advancing the Division’s research, teaching, and diagnostic services. @DandaraCollet

HumGen_UCT's tweet image. We are pleased to announce that Professor Collet Dandara has been appointed as the new Head of the Division of Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town.
We look forward to his leadership in advancing the Division’s research, teaching, and diagnostic services.

@DandaraCollet

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