UCT and CPGR join forces with international Pharmacogenomics initiative focussing on African diseases

Authors

  • Reinhard Hiller Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR)
  • Raj Ramesar University of Cape Town

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14806/ej.17.2.240

Keywords:

African diseases, SNPs, pharmacogenomics

Abstract

Cape Town, South Africa, 17 June 2011 - The Division of Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR), Cape Town, South Africa, proudly announce that they will be joining the ‘Pharmacogenomics for Every Nation Initiative’ (PGENI). Jointly, the two parties will form a South African PGENI Centre of Competence for conducting translational research relevant to the local burden of disease and the most appropriate drugs for treating diseases in African populations.

Author Biographies

  • Reinhard Hiller, Centre for Proteomic and Genomic Research (CPGR)
    Managing Director of CPGR
  • Raj Ramesar, University of Cape Town

    Prof and Head of Division of Human Genetics,

    Director: MRC Human Genetics Research Unit

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Published

2011-07-21

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 2

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