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Fwd: Reminder: Bid to Host the ABI Hub
by Marco van Zwetselaar 02 Dec '25

02 Dec '25

FYI, the call for bids to host the African Bioinformatics Institute Hub is still open. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Reminder: Bid to Host the ABI Hub Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:41:35 +0200 From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Reply-To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa To: Info [<info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa>](mailto:info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa) Dear colleagues, This is a reminder that the call for bids to host the ABI Hub is open, with the official deadline set for 10 December 2025. We understand that obtaining letters of institutional support may take some time. To help manage this, we encourage interested institutions to start their applications. Even if some supporting documents are still in progress, getting the process underway will allow us to review your submission and consider whether an extension is needed. You can find the application form and further details here: https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=YDH8PWTDN7JRXAYT Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need clarification. Kind regards, Munadia Ansarie on Behalf of the ABI Core Team

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Fwd: ABI Stakeholder Engagement: Recording, Slides, and Next Steps
by Marco van Zwetselaar 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

Dear all, FYI. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: ABI Stakeholder Engagement: Recording, Slides, and Next Steps Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:05:47 +0200 From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Reply-To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa To: Info [<info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa>](mailto:info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa) Dear colleagues, Thank you to everyone who joined the ABI Stakeholder Engagement Session last week. We appreciate your participation, thoughtful questions, and valuable feedback. For those who were unable to attend but would still like to stay informed, we’ve made the session materials available: Recording: https://www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/sites/default/files/ABI-reports/… Slides: Attached During the session, we ran two polls, one on the proposed ABI governance structure and another on how students would like to engage with the Institute. The results of both are attached for your reference. A few important updates shared during the meeting: • Call for ABI Hub Hosts The bid to host the ABI Hub officially opens today. For more information and application details, please visit: https://redcap.link/e3v098ka • Upcoming ABI Summer School Planning for the 2026 Summer School is underway through the Training Working Group. Calls for trainers and participant applications will be shared soon. Thank you once again for your continued interest and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. Kind regards, Munadia Ansarie On behalf of the ABI Core Team

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🌍 Thank You for Participating in the SeqAfrica CoP Member Survey 🧬
by Pernille Nilsson 30 Oct '25

30 Oct '25

Dear SeqAfrica Bioinformatics Community, Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2025 Member Survey. We appreciate everyone's continued presence in the community and your contributions throughout the year. The survey aimed to assess member satisfaction and gather input for sustaining the network beyond March 2026, when the current project concludes. We're happy to share that members reported a high level of satisfaction with the CoP's functioning and communication! Monthly meetings, speaker presentations, and networking opportunities were especially appreciated for supporting professional development and bioinformatics work. You also shared thoughtful suggestions for sustaining the network, including: * 🏛️ Hosting the CoP within an institution or under rotating leadership * 💡 Seeking grant funding and institutional support * 🤝 Strengthening volunteer coordination and mentoring In addition, we'd like to highlight the newly established ABI Community of Practice for Pathogen Surveillance & Antimicrobial Resistance<https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=7KEJWYCJPJYEME8F>. This initiative may be a great opportunity to stay connected and engaged in regional bioinformatics efforts, regardless of the future of the SeqAfrica CoP post-March 2026. We truly appreciate your continued engagement and commitment to strengthening bioinformatics capacity across Africa. Warm regards, Pernille [http://www.dtu.dk/-/media/DTU_Generelt/Andet/mail-signature-logo.png] Dr Pernille Nilsson Project Manager SeqAfrica Pronouns: she, her Mob. +45 22 13 75 50 pnil(a)food.dtu.dk<mailto:pnil@food.dtu.dk> National Food Institute Research Group for Global Capacity Building Henrik Dams Allé Building 204 2800 Kgs. Lyngby www.food.dtu.dk<http://www.food.dtu.dk/>

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FW: Invitation: ABI Stakeholder Engagement Session (6 November 2025)
by Christa Twyford Gibson 28 Oct '25

28 Oct '25

Hi all, Sharing the below invitation in case of interest to any of you. Cheers, Christa Christa Twyford Gibson Project Manager for SeqAfrica Project Fleming Fund Regional Grant SeqAfrica (dtu.dk) chrgi(a)dtu.dk +45 53 81 91 15 National Food Institute Research Group for Global Capacity Building Building 204 Henrik Dams Allé 2800 Kgs. Lyngby http://www.food.dtu.dk/ -----Original Message----- From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa <info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa> Sent: 27. oktober 2025 05:45 To: Info <info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa> Subject: Invitation: ABI Stakeholder Engagement Session (6 November 2025) Dear colleagues, The African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) invites you to join our upcoming Stakeholder Engagement Session on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 16:00 CAT. This virtual session will provide an update on the ABI’s recent progress, outline upcoming opportunities to get involved, and offer space for feedback and discussion from our community. Your participation is an important part of shaping the next phase of ABI’s growth, and we look forward to connecting with you. Please register to attend: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/OBGNriDIQhGuA_8BoNPn9Q Kind regards, Munadia Ansarie ABI Project Manager

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Fwd: Invitation to Bid to Host the ABI Summer School: 2-Week In-Person Program
by Marco van Zwetselaar 07 Oct '25

07 Oct '25

Dear all, FYI. Best wishes, Marco -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Invitation to Bid to Host the ABI Summer School: 2-Week In-Person Program Date: Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:19:27 +0200 From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Reply-To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Good day, The African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) invites expressions of interest from institutions wanting to host the inaugural ABI Summer School in 2026. This is an intermediate, two-week, in-person program for up to 35 participants. This hands-on training will be co-developed with ABI’s Interim Training Working Group, offering the selected host institution an opportunity to contribute to shaping and delivering this flagship event. You can find a flyer attached with more details. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions. Submit your bid to host here: https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=3PMCAPYHH9J3LFTY Deadline: 26 October 2025, 11:59 PM CAT Kind regards, Munadia Ansarie on behalf of the ABI Interim Training Working Group

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Join the ABI CoP Bioinformatics
by Marco van Zwetselaar 28 Sep '25

28 Sep '25

Dear all, If you are interested in joining the CoP Bioinformatics of the African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI), this is possible as of today. Please find form here: https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=7KEJWYCJPJYEME8F Kind regards, Marco

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Invitation to SeqAfrica Webinar Series 2025 – AMR WGS Insights & Collaboration
by Christa Twyford Gibson 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Dear Bioinformatics Community of Practice members The SeqAfrica project is pleased to invite you to the upcoming SeqAfrica Webinar Series 2025, a set of four interactive sessions focused on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and whole genome sequencing (WGS). These webinars are designed to support scientific collaboration, strengthen surveillance efforts, and promote data-driven public health and policy actions. The series includes: Webinar 1: Results of the DTU GPT, 2020–2022 30 September 2025, 13:00–14:30 CET Join here: https://dtudk.zoom.us/j/66908008515?pwd=6GZlVRai9TjKfMpQmQZJhnnJe0HGqJ.1 Webinar 2: Uploading your AMR WGS Data to Public Repositories 14 October 2025, 13:00–15:00 CET Join here: https://dtudk.zoom.us/j/66531519039?pwd=oGL0WSqigO6IbKaUNSNgUNNaSAsHpO.1 Webinar 3: Using your AMR WGS Data to Promote IPC and Antibiotic Stewardship 21 October 2025, 13:00–14:30 CET Join here: https://dtudk.zoom.us/j/65006181722?pwd=kJNzr51ItWBlUtEi2PuuzYoqh3bT0k.1 Webinar 4: Understanding Your Sequencing Data 7 October 2025, 13:00–15:00 CET Join here: https://dtudk.zoom.us/j/65486675376?pwd=vCKHbtQ1nNHS5abPQDCNsam9MbnQ0N.1 Each session will feature expert speakers and practical insights tailored to AMR surveillance and data use. You can find more details in the attached flyer. Please feel free to share this invitation with others who may be interested. For any questions, or to be added to the calendar invitation, please contact me! Looking forward to seeing you there! Best regards, Christa [cid:image001.png@01DC1DA6.2DF96D10] Christa Twyford Gibson Project Manager for SeqAfrica Project Fleming Fund Regional Grant SeqAfrica (dtu.dk)<https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/topics/antimicrobial-resistance/seqafrica> chrgi(a)dtu.dk<mailto:chrgi@dtu.dk> +45 53 81 91 15 National Food Institute Research Group for Global Capacity Building Building 204 Henrik Dams Allé 2800 Kgs. Lyngby www.food.dtu.dk<http://www.food.dtu.dk/>

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Share Your Feedback - SeqAfrica Bioinformatic Community of Practice Member Survey
by Pernille Nilsson 29 Aug '25

29 Aug '25

Dear SeqAfrica Bioinformatic Community Members, We invite you to participate in tthe SeqAfrica Bioinformatic Community of Practice - Member Survey 2025. This survey aims to assess member satisfaction with the SeqAfrica Community of Practice and gather input for sustaining the network beyond March 2026, when the project concludes. Your feedback is vital to solidifying the impact and shaping the future of the community. 📝Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/YaJH26nhgCr5QfPF6 The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, and your responses will be treated confidentially. Thank you for your continued engagement and support! Warm regards, Pernille [http://www.dtu.dk/-/media/DTU_Generelt/Andet/mail-signature-logo.png] Dr Pernille Nilsson Project Manager SeqAfrica Pronouns: she, her Mob. +45 22 13 75 50 pnil(a)food.dtu.dk<mailto:pnil@food.dtu.dk> National Food Institute Research Group for Global Capacity Building Henrik Dams Allé Building 204 2800 Kgs. Lyngby www.food.dtu.dk<http://www.food.dtu.dk/>

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You are invited: webinar on DTU's Genomic Proficiency Test 30 September 13:00 CEST
by Christa Twyford Gibson 28 Aug '25

28 Aug '25

Dear Colleagues, Please find attached a flyer for our upcoming webinar on the results and findings from the DTU Genomic Proficiency Test in Europe and Africa. This session will cover the results of the DTU Genomic Proficiency Tests from 2020-2022. The session will be held on Zoom at: https://dtudk.zoom.us/j/66908008515?pwd=6GZlVRai9TjKfMpQmQZJhnnJe0HGqJ.1 If anyone would like me to add them to the calendar invite, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration! Kind regards, Christa [cid:image001.png@01DC1831.45DCBAB0] Christa Twyford Gibson Project Manager for SeqAfrica Project Fleming Fund Regional Grant SeqAfrica (dtu.dk)<https://www.food.dtu.dk/english/topics/antimicrobial-resistance/seqafrica> chrgi(a)dtu.dk<mailto:chrgi@dtu.dk> +45 53 81 91 15 National Food Institute Research Group for Global Capacity Building Building 204 Henrik Dams Allé 2800 Kgs. Lyngby www.food.dtu.dk<http://www.food.dtu.dk/>

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FW: Master AMR Detection in Bacteria: Apply by 3 November 2025
by Christa Twyford Gibson 27 Aug '25

27 Aug '25

Dear Colleagues, Please see below an upcoming course that we thought might be of interest to some of your labs. Kind regards, Christa From: Wellcome Connecting Science learning and training <coursesandconferences(a)email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org<mailto:coursesandconferences@email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org>> Sent: Wednesday, 27 August 2025 14:00 To: Anthony Smith <anthonys(a)nicd.ac.za<mailto:anthonys@nicd.ac.za>> Subject: Master AMR Detection in Bacteria: Apply by 3 November! Course dates:7–13 March 2026 | Free course in Africa View in browser<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/cr/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIq12akC6eB…> [Image removed by sender. Wellcome Connecting Science logo] Learning and training 2025 [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqINrJihnYG…> [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqILa3iBkOy…> [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqILe3iBl-J…> [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqILi3iBky_…> [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqILm3iBlF3…> [Image removed by sender.]<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqILq3iBkO4…> Learn genomic approaches for understanding AMR in bacterial pathogens! Dear Anthony, Join us in collaboration with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), for our 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) of Bacterial Pathogens course.<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqINvJihkDD…> Course dates: 7-13 March This free training course is designed for researchers and clinicians, based in Africa, interested in applying genomics approaches to address regionally specific AMR challenges. Through a series of lectures and hands-on laboratory and computational practical sessions, you will learn best practice methods for the detection of AMR in bacteria. There will also be a focus on multi-pathogen-based approaches for use in low-resource settings. Topics will cover: * Epidemiology of AMR pathogens and national surveillance programmes. * The clinical importance of AMR. * The causes and biological mechanisms of resistance in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. * Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) methods. * Understanding of breakpoints and AST reporting, QC/QA. * Antibiotic use policies and stewardship. * Tackling AMR using a One Health approach. * Whole genome sequencing (WGS) techniques. * Web-based and command line tools for pathogen genome analysis. * Genomic surveillance of AMR. Across the week, you will have opportunities to network and form new professional relationships, supporting the potential for forming long-term partnerships and collaborations. A limited number of bursaries are available to support with travel and accommodation costs. Apply by 3 November to be considered for a free place! [Apply for a place] [Image removed by sender.] Key date Application deadline: 3 November [Image removed by sender.] Instructors Beth Blane University of Cambridge, UK Vindana Chibabhai Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses (CHARM), and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Francesc Coll I Cerezo Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, Spain Ewan Harrison Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK Fahad Khokar University of Cambridge, UK Collins Kigen Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI), and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Africa Cebile Lekhuleni National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Caroline Maluleka Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses (CHARM), and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Fahima Moosa National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Anthony Smith National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Learn genomic approaches for understanding AMR in bacterial pathogens! Dear Anthony, Join us in collaboration with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), for our 2026 Antimicrobial Resistance of Bacterial of Bacterial Pathogens course.<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqIN3JihkPi…> Course dates: 7-13 March This free training course is designed for researchers and clinicians, based in Africa, interested in applying genomics approaches to address regionally specific AMR challenges. Through a series of lectures and hands-on laboratory and computational practical sessions, you will learn best practice methods for the detection of AMR in bacteria. There will also be a focus on multi-pathogen-based approaches for use in low-resource settings. Topics will cover: * Epidemiology of AMR pathogens and national surveillance programmes. * The clinical importance of AMR. * The causes and biological mechanisms of resistance in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. * Antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) methods. * Understanding of breakpoints and AST reporting, QC/QA. * Antibiotic use policies and stewardship. * Tackling AMR using a One Health approach. * Whole genome sequencing (WGS) techniques. * Web-based and command line tools for pathogen genome analysis. * Genomic surveillance of AMR. Across the week, you will have opportunities to network and form new professional relationships, supporting the potential for forming long-term partnerships and collaborations. A limited number of bursaries are available to support with travel and accommodation costs. Apply by 3 November to be considered for a free place! Apply for a place<https://email.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/c/AQj04xMQt9CRAhiajKIqIN7JihkD4…> [Image removed by sender.] Key date Application and bursary deadline: 3 November [Image removed by sender.] Instructors Beth Blane University of Cambridge, UK Vindana Chibabhai Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses (CHARM), and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Francesc Coll I Cerezo Instituto de Biomedicina de Valencia, Spain Ewan Harrison Wellcome Sanger Institute, UK Fahad Khokar University of Cambridge, UK Collins Kigen Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI), and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Africa Cebile Lekhuleni National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Caroline Maluleka Centre for Healthcare-Associated Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Mycoses (CHARM), and National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Fahima Moosa National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Anthony Smith National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), South Africa Learn how to: * Carry out standard laboratory methods for antimicrobial susceptibility testing, including disc diffusion testing and MIC determination. * Describe the principles and practice of quality assurance and control in AMR surveillance techniques, antimicrobial susceptibility testing and reporting. * Discuss the range of control strategies for AMR in human and veterinary medicine (including antimicrobial stewardship, infection control and use policies). * Use appropriate software tools to analyse WGS data for assembly of bacterial genomes, detect resistant variants and conduct phylogenetic analysis. * Analyse and interpret genomics data for AMR surveillance. 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