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The Centre for Genomics of Non-Communicable Diseases and Personalized Healthcare (CGNPH) is set up to promote the application of genomics in the prevention, treatment, and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as understanding their etiology through the development of evidence-based research.
It is also posed to give holistic training and capacity building to budding Scientist in the field of genomics and translational research. The main aspiration of CGNPH is to become the premier site for state-of-the-art genomics research and training in NCDs and personalized healthcare in Nigeria and the West African region. One of the ways the centre strives to fulfil her aspiration is to initiate development of sustainable research enhancement activities and application of molecular biology tools for training of postgraduate students and healthcare professionals.
The 2020 research retreat and business meetings of CGNPH held from Thursday 6th – Saturday 9th February 2020 at the Biomedical and Cancer Research Centre of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research Yaba Lagos, provided a platform for members of the centre to plan for programs and generally the future of the centre. The 2020 research retreat and business meetings was divided into teams comprising of the Cardiovascular syndrome, Diabetic and Metabolic Syndrome group, Cancer Genomics, Noncommunicable Disease and communicable disease interface group, Point of Care Testing and Artificial Intelligence group Summer School team.
The Business meeting also had oral presentations from PhD students of the University of Lagos under the center. The meeting was declared open by the Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), in the person of Prof, Babatunde Salako. The Deputy- Vice Chancellor for Academic and Research, Prof. Familoni of the University of Lagos gave the opening remarks.
The Director of CGNPH, Prof Oluyemi Akinloye gave an overview of the Research Retreat and Business Meeting. Other opening remarks were equally made by the members of the management team. Prof Nkiru Odunukwe from the NIMR, thanked the Director and Team Leads for the collaboration of the centre with the Institute, She reiterated that the centre isthe link between knowledge and application. Prof Okoramah of the Department of Pediatric, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) spoke about the center and thanked the Director for his vision for the centre and she encouraged younger scientists to take advantage of available opportunities that abound in the centre. She also emphasised on the need for training of young scientists and resident doctors in the basic knowledge of genetics and genomics.
Dr Idowu Taiwo of the Department of Cell Biology and Genetics spoke about the benefits and the need to ‘marry’ Genetics and Bioinformatics in the building of capacity in the area of translational research. He thanked the director and encouraged the PhD students to utilize the opportunity given them in the centre.
Prof Magbagbeola spoke about the hard work of the Director and the visionary proposal he coordinated which made it into the TETFUND grant of 2019. She enjoined the PhD students to emulate the Director’s exemplary attitude to work and to also engage themselves in the writing of proposals.
Prof Muhammad Yalwa Gwazo of the Centre for Biotechnology Research of the Bayero University, Kano, also expressed his hopes for the centre and how the centre will aid in charting a course in the understanding of the genetic diversity of the different tribes and populations in Nigeria.
Prof Adaramoye of the University of Ibadan, spoke about the great partnership the centre has with his university. He spoke about the need to impact the society with the output and outcomes of our research work. He also emphasized on the need for integrity, which is very key for a good research. He also buttressed on the need for collaboration between universities, centres, groups, students etc. Subsequently, the different Team Leads gave 15 minutes sessions on their various research and proposals.
