The Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN): Applying Genomic technologies to probe host factors important to the progression of HIV and HIV-tuberculosis infection in sub-Saharan Africa [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]
Background: The Human Heredity and Health in Africa consortium (H3Africa) was conceived to facilitate the application of genomics technologies to improve health across Africa. Here, we describe how the Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN) of the H3Africa consortium is using genomics to pr...
Main Authors: | Gerald Mboowa, Savannah Mwesigwa, Eric Katagirya, Gaone Retshabile, Busisiwe C. Mlotshwa, Lesedi Williams, Adeodata Kekitiinwa, David Kateete, Eddie Wampande, Misaki Wayengera, Betty Nsangi Kintu, Grace P. Kisitu, Samuel Kyobe, Chester W. Brown, Neil A. Hanchard, Graeme Mardon, Moses Joloba, Gabriel Anabwani, Ed Pettitt, Masego Tsimako-Johnstone, Ishmael Kasvosve, Koketso Maplanka, Sununguko W. Mpoloka, Makhosazana Hlatshwayo, Mogomotsi Matshaba |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2018-04-01
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Series: | AAS Open Research |
Online Access: | https://aasopenresearch.org/articles/1-3/v1 |
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