Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB

🚨 Regional capacity building, genomic surveillance, and peer-reviewed publications – all in one place. From training Burundian scientists on Mpox sequencing, to participating in advanced KlebGen workshops in Uganda and Ghana, our team has been actively shaping public health…

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…

🌍 Honored! Prof. @PlacideMbala, Head of Epidemiology and Global Health Department at the @inrb_kinshasa (DRC), is featured in the TIME100 Health 2025 list of global health leaders. His work in outbreak responses & pathogen genomics is shaping Africa’s scientific future.…

🎙 INTERVIEW | Dr @PlacideMbala : From the DRC to the global health frontline In an interview with the @ITMantwerp (ITM), Dr. Placide Mbala shares his journey from fieldwork in the DRC to global outbreak response. He highlights the role of international partnerships, the value…

📢 A new The Lancet study confirms sustained human-to-human transmission of Mpox subclade Ia in Kinshasa a shift in Clade I virus behavior. 🔬 Led by @inrb_kinshasa and partners, the research highlights the role of genomic surveillance. 🔗Read: doi.org/10.1016/S0140-… #Mpox…

Another great opportunity! Fully paid AFRICAN STARS MSc Fellowship at Stellenbosch University . MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics applications open in partnership with Mastercard Foundation - starsfellows.africa/apply/

On May 12, 2025, the new director of @ITMantwerp, @otuncalp, made her first visit to the @inrb_kinshasa. She was welcomed by Prof. @MTamfum and briefed on @inrb_kinshasa's work and strong collaboration with @ITMantwerp. She also toured the @labgenpath with Prof. @PlacideMbala,…

📅 May 5–19, 2025 | Kinshasa, DRC The @inrb_kinshasa, through its @labgenpath in partnership with the @WhoBurundi and @OMSRDCONGO, is leading a workshop on Mpox diagnostics and sequencing, This hands-on training includes laboratory professionals from Burundi, representing: 🔹…

📰 Our March newsletter is available. Key updates on missions, scientific meetings, and genomic surveillance activities. Read here 👉 inrb.net/images/2025/MA… #INRB #Genomics #PublicHealth

🦠Mpox alert: Cases of sexually transmitted Clade Ia #Mpox reported in Kinshasa, #DRC. 📚 New article by @inrb_kinshasa published in Emerging Infectious Diseases (@CDCgov). 🔗Full article: wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/31…

Prof. @PlacideMbala was the keynote speaker at a seminar hosted by @ITMantwerp on April 18, 2025. The theme: "Challenges of integrating disease prevention and control methods: Example of Mpox in the DRC" He shared valuable insights into the Mpox outbreak and the challenges of…

🦠 New results from #PALM007 trial in DRC 🇨🇩: Tecovirimat did not significantly shorten lesion healing time in clade I #mpox patients. But no safety concerns were reported. 📚Study highlights the importance of supportive care in endemic settings. 🔗 nejm.org/doi/full/10.10……

🚨February Newsletter is out! Catch up on what’s happening at the @labgenpath : research, trainings, field investigations & more. 🔗Read here: inrb.net/images/2025/Ne… #Genomics #GlobalHealth #PathogenSurveillance #INRB

On March 25, Professor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was awarded an Honoris Causa by Sorbonne University. A new accolade for the Ebola co-discoverer and an iconic figure in global scientific research 👏 Congratulations, Professor @MTamfum ! #Muyembe #Ebola #Sorbonne #INRB…

The ceremony to confer the title of Doctor Honoris Causa is scheduled for tomorrow at @Sorbonne_Univ_ , in honour of eight personalities, including Professor @MTamfum . Today, he shared his exceptional career during a conference on the fight against epidemics in Central Africa.…

En mars, les recherches sur le Mpox sont au cœur des publications scientifiques. Découvrez l’une des études menées par les chercheurs de l’INRB. 📖 Lire ici: ghrp.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.11… #INRB #Science #SantéGlobale #Mpox

🎉 Happy Birthday, Prof. @MTamfum! 🎂 A true pioneer in scientific research, a fearless leader in the fight against infectious diseases, and a global inspiration. Your dedication and groundbreaking work continue to save lives and shape the future of public health.

The @labgenpath participated in a conference on February 24, 2025, in Luanda as part of the FEEVIR project (Metagenomic surveillance for epidemic prevention in the DRC-Angola cross-border), in collaboration with Imperial College London and #INIS. #PublicHealth #Genomics

🔎📊 Did you know that #mpox cases in the DRC have almost quadrupled in 14 years? Together with @inrb_kinshasa we published a study in @TheLancet, that shows a troubling rise in cases—especially among children younger than 5 and rural populations. Urgent action is needed❗…