KidneyGenAfrica: A Partnership to Deliver Research and Training Excellence in Genomics of Kidney Disease in Africa
Lead Research Organisation:
Queen Mary University of London
Department Name: Precision Healthcare University Research
Abstract
KidneyGenAfrica: A Partnership to Deliver Research and Training Excellence in Genomics of Kidney Disease in Africa. The overarching aim is to establish a sustainable Pan-African Partnership that will facilitate multi-centre research into the genetic determinants of kidney disease in Africa, leveraging the strengths and resources of different institutions and researchers across Africa, which could ultimately lead to improved kidney disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. To develop this framework, it is essential there are appropriate mechanisms for investigators to define and develop multi-centre research programmes and share data, information and resources, and enhance capacity.
Technical Summary
KidneyGenAfrica aims to establish a sustainable Pan-African partnership to conduct multi-centre research on the genetic determinants of kidney disease in Africa. Leveraging the collective strengths and resources of various institutions and researchers, the project aspires to enhance diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive strategies for kidney disease across the continent.
Organisations
- Queen Mary University of London (Lead Research Organisation)
- London Sch of Hygiene & Tropic. Medicine (Project Partner)
- Vanderbilt University (Project Partner)
- German Res Ctr for Env Health, Helmholtz (Project Partner)
- University Medical Centre Freiburg (Project Partner)
- University of Cape Town (Project Partner)
- University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (Project Partner)
- The University of Manchester (Project Partner)
- National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Project Partner)
- Makerere University (Project Partner)
- Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (Project Partner)
- Eurac Research (Project Partner)
