Genomics & Therapeutics

Consortium for Genomics & Therapeutics in Africa (CGTA)

To enhance Africa’s capacity for drug discovery, development & deployment and to harness the power of genomics for improved health in Africa.

About CGTA AFRICA

About Us

The Consortium for Genomics & Therapeutics in Africa (CGTA) has been established by the African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AiBST) as a mechanism to implement its Bill and Melinda Gates (BMGF) Calestous Juma (CJ) Research Leadership award to Prof. Collen Masimirembwa.

The two main aims of the award being to establish a drug discovery ecosystem and to expand pharmacogenomic testing for improved health in Africa

Drug Discovery

To enhance Africa’s capacity for drug discovery, development & deployment and to harness the power of genomics

Training Scientist

Establishing advanced technology platforms and training highly skilled scientists & expand the clinical

Capacity Building

To build capacity for bioanalytics, genomics, bioinformatics and pharmacometrics to support translational science

Health Research

To harness Africa’s genomic diversity in health research and innovation for drugs, vaccines, diagnostics and medical devices.

Our Research

Consortium Projects

iPROTECTA Oncology

April, 2023

Summary

Oncology is the study of cancer. An oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.
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iPROTECTA Sickle Cell Disease and Opioids

April, 2023

Summary

Opioids are often necessary for the treatment of acute painful crises in SCD patients.
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iPROTECTA - Clopidrogrel

April, 2023

Summary

Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medicine. It prevents platelets (a type of blood cell) from sticking together and forming a dangerous blood clot.
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iPROTECTA Warfarin

August, 2023

Summary

Anticoagulant medicines, such as warfarin, are often prescribed for people who've had a condition caused by a blood clot, such as: a stroke. a heart attack.
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Prof. Collen Masimirembwa

Consortium Chairman

Dr. Babatunde Ayodeji Adeagbo

Consortium Secretary

Our Experts

Meet our Researchers & Scientist

What’s New In The Field And Our Labs

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Our Aim

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