DENTAL WEBINAR: Bridging Genomics and Policy in Africa (The PAPERI Initiative)

Dr. Wafaa Rashid presented on the Pan-African PGS Education and Research Initiative (PAPERI). She also discussed PAPERI's mission to bridge genomics and policy in Africa through training, capacity building, research, and advocacy initiatives. She highlighted the challenges of limited genomic data representation from African populations in polygenic risk score calculations and emphasized the need for increased collaboration and policy frameworks. The discussion included questions about data governance, policy barriers, and opportunities for early career researchers to contribute to genomics initiatives in Africa.