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Fwd: Announcement: African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series - First Webinar Registration Now Open
by Marco van Zwetselaar 21 Feb '26

21 Feb '26

Dear all, FYI. Best wishes, Marco -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Announcement: African Bioinformatics Institute Data Governance Webinar Series - First Webinar Registration Now Open Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:44:18 +0200 From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Reply-To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa To: Info [<info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa>](mailto:info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa) Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of the African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) Data Governance Webinar Series, a new monthly webinar series focused on advancing responsible, ethical, and effective governance of biological data across Africa. This series will bring together experts, practitioners, and stakeholders to explore key topics including data stewardship, policy frameworks, infrastructure, standards, and equitable data sharing. The goal is to foster dialogue, build capacity, and support the development of robust and sustainable data governance practices that empower African research and innovation. We are delighted to invite you to the first webinar in this series: From Principles to Practice: Operationalising Data Governance for Africa Speaker: Professor Nicki Tiffin SANBI, University of the Western Cape Date: Thursday, 26 February 2026 Time: 3-4pm CAT Please register in advance using the following link - https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9uV3fVZUQfCQGt8_8X1Q2w#/registration Additional information about the speaker and webinar abstract is provided in the attached documents. We encourage you to share this announcement with colleagues and networks who may be interested. We look forward to your participation in what we hope will be an engaging and impactful series. Kind regards, African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI)

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FW: GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community
by Christa Twyford Gibson 09 Feb '26

09 Feb '26

Forwarding the below reminder in case of interest. 😊 [cid:image001.png@01DC99C1.20149570] Christa Twyford Gibson Project Manager for SeqAfrica and EQAsia Projects 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/> From: Kaitlyn Brethour <kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org> Sent: 6. februar 2026 17:32 To: Community - Infectious Disease <infectious-disease-community(a)ga4gh.org> Subject: Re: GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community Hi everyone, This is a reminder of the upcoming Infectious Disease Community of Interest call next Wednesday, February 11th at 16:00 UTC (check your local time here<https://everytimezone.com/s/f2cecc5c>). A focus of the meeting will be open community discussion of priorities to focus the CoI's efforts on over the next few months. We will use live polling to facilitate the discussion - if you would prefer to provide your feedback in advance, please feel free to fill out the poll here.<https://app.sli.do/event/1XqVjBQYTMUDRNZNwWc8VQ> Thank you! Kaitlyn On Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 8:25 AM Kaitlyn Brethour <kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:kaitlyn.brethour@ga4gh.org>> wrote: Dear all, This is an update that the Infectious Disease Community call has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 11th at 16:00 UTC. You should receive the meeting invite shortly. This call will be an opportunity to review plans for the GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community and to discuss community priorities for the year ahead. To make this discussion as productive as possible, we would greatly welcome your input in advance. Please feel free to reply to this email with any thoughts on what you would like to gain from the group going forward, including topics you would like to prioritise or challenges you think the community should focus on. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on the call! Kind regards, Kaitlyn On Tue, Jan 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM Kaitlyn Brethour <kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:kaitlyn.brethour@ga4gh.org>> wrote: Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share an update on the GA4GH & PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community of Interest (ID CoI). Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of your new co-leads, Charlie, Nishan, and Samantha, we are planning to kick-off our first community call in February 2026 (exact date to follow). The CoI will serve as a collaborative space for advancing priorities of the infectious disease genomics community and exploring how GA4GH and PHA4GE standards can support real-world needs across pathogen and human genomics. Attached is a short slide deck<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZWxyjlY04nl9mXM_xXBp6oqQYMrrpY2nw0p…> summarizing the updated mission and goals for the community. As many of you were part of the previous ID CoI, you are already on the mailing list and will receive the meeting updates. One of our goals as a community is to build a space that is globally diverse and inclusive across domains of infectious disease genomics, and we would greatly appreciate your support in this mission. 👉 Please feel free to share this email and the sign-up link<https://www.ga4gh.org/get-involved/join-our-community/join/> with colleagues, regional partners, and others in your networks who may be interested in joining the community. Thank you for your continued interest and for helping us build a strong, connected infectious disease genomics community. We will follow up soon with the confirmed date and agenda for the first call. Best regards, Kaitlyn, on behalf of your GA4GH & PHA4GE Infectious Disease CoI co-leads: Charlie Barclay, Nishan Katuwal, Samantha Chill -- Kaitlyn Brethour Partner Engagement Manager, GA4GH [Image removed by sender.] kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:kaitlyn.brethour@ga4gh.org> T: (+1) 613-612-0407 www.ga4gh.org<http://www.ga4gh.org/> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to infectious-disease-community+unsubscribe(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:infectious-disease-community+unsubscribe@ga4gh.org>.

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FW: Settling into GA4GH? Tell us how it’s going!
by Christa Twyford Gibson 06 Feb '26

06 Feb '26

Hi all, I thought you might find the below email from the Global Alliance for Genomics for Global Health interesting. Another great resource for collaboration! Kind regards, Christa Dear Christa Twyford, Thank you again for your interest in joining GA4GH — we are so glad to have you in our growing global community! I wanted to check-in on how your experience with GA4GH has been so far, and whether you have any questions so far, or had a chance to dip into the Community meetings? If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas, feel free to let me know. If you would like to meet virtually to discuss further, I am happy to find a time for us to connect. Lastly, if you haven’t already, I invite you to join our Slack workspace and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to hear more about GA4GH news and activities: * Slack<https://ga4gh.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bb2dba1a76b1f2c9f4e55b33b&…>: collaborate with other GA4GH community members in our Slack space. * Weekly newsletter and event updates<https://ga4gh.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bb2dba1a76b1f2c9f4e55b33b&…>: subscribe to our weekly newsletter to learn about updates across GA4GH, news in the genomics and health field, and information about upcoming events. Warm regards, Kaitlyn Brethour Partner Engagement Manager kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org www.ga4gh.org This email was sent to chrgi(a)dtu.dk<mailto:chrgi@dtu.dk> why did I get this?<https://ga4gh.us17.list-manage.com/about?u=bb2dba1a76b1f2c9f4e55b33b&id=e97…> unsubscribe from this list<https://ga4gh.us17.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=bb2dba1a76b1f2c9f4e55b33b&…> update subscription preferences<https://global-alliance-for-genomics-and-health.mailchimpsites.com/manage/p…> Global Alliance for Genomics and Health · Global Alliance for Genomics and Health · 661 University Avenue, Suite 510 · Toronto, Ontario M5G 0A3 · Canada

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Fw: GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community
by Pernille Nilsson 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Dear Bioinformatics Community of Practice, As the SeqAfrica project comes to an end in March 2026, we have been exploring options to ensure the continued sustainability of our bioinformatics community. We are therefore pleased to share an opportunity for ongoing engagement through the GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community of Interest. Please see the message below from the GA4GH & PHA4GE team, who will be launching their first community call in February 2026. For those interested in remaining connected to a global, diverse, and practice-oriented infectious disease genomics network, this may be a valuable next step. Kind regards, Pernille From: Kaitlyn Brethour <kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org> Sent: 13. januar 2026 15:55 To: Community - Infectious Disease <infectious-disease-community(a)ga4gh.org> Subject: GA4GH-PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to share an update on the GA4GH & PHA4GE Infectious Disease Community of Interest (ID CoI). Thanks to the support and enthusiasm of your new co-leads, Charlie, Nishan, and Samantha, we are planning to kick-off our first community call in February 2026 (exact date to follow). The CoI will serve as a collaborative space for advancing priorities of the infectious disease genomics community and exploring how GA4GH and PHA4GE standards can support real-world needs across pathogen and human genomics. Attached is a short slide deck<https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ZWxyjlY04nl9mXM_xXBp6oqQYMrrpY2nw0p…> summarizing the updated mission and goals for the community. As many of you were part of the previous ID CoI, you are already on the mailing list and will receive the meeting updates. One of our goals as a community is to build a space that is globally diverse and inclusive across domains of infectious disease genomics, and we would greatly appreciate your support in this mission. 👉 Please feel free to share this email and the sign-up link<https://www.ga4gh.org/get-involved/join-our-community/join/> with colleagues, regional partners, and others in your networks who may be interested in joining the community. Thank you for your continued interest and for helping us build a strong, connected infectious disease genomics community. We will follow up soon with the confirmed date and agenda for the first call. Best regards, Kaitlyn, on behalf of your GA4GH & PHA4GE Infectious Disease CoI co-leads: Charlie Barclay, Nishan Katuwal, Samantha Chill -- Kaitlyn Brethour Partner Engagement Manager, GA4GH [Image removed by sender.] kaitlyn.brethour(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:kaitlyn.brethour@ga4gh.org> T: (+1) 613-612-0407 www.ga4gh.org<http://www.ga4gh.org/> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to infectious-disease-community+unsubscribe(a)ga4gh.org<mailto:infectious-disease-community+unsubscribe@ga4gh.org>.

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Fwd: Call for Applications: ABI Associate Group Leaders
by Marco van Zwetselaar 18 Dec '25

18 Dec '25

Dear all, FYI, a call from the African Bioinformatics Institute for Associate Group Leaders. Best wishes, Marco -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Call for Applications: ABI Associate Group Leaders Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:51:19 +0200 From: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa Reply-To: info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa To: Info [<info(a)bioinformaticsinstitute.africa>](mailto:info@bioinformaticsinstitute.africa) The African Bioinformatics Institute (ABI) is accepting applications for its Associate Group Leader (AGL) programme, aimed at recognising and supporting mid-career researchers (≤15 years post-PhD) leading independent bioinformatics groups in Africa. AGL benefits include: Recognition within a continental network of emerging leaders Opportunities to help shape ABI’s scientific, training, and infrastructure agenda Access to visibility, networking, and non-financial institutional support Eligibility: Applicants must be based in Africa, lead a group (≥2 staff or students), hold an active research grant (PI/co-PI), have ≥5 first/senior-author publications (last 5 years), show evidence of collaboration, and provide an institutional letter of support. To apply, candidates must submit an online application form, a detailed CV, and an institutional letter of support confirming their institution’s endorsement and willingness to support the leadership role. Applications assessments will be based on leadership, funding, publications, collaboration, and capacity-building commitment. Diversity (region, gender, discipline) will also be considered. Appointments are for a three-year term, renewable based on performance and continued institutional support. Group Leaders must be salaried by their home institutions and able to raise their own research funding. Please read full details of the call here: https://www.bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/sites/default/files/Associate%20… Apply here: https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=8YLHFXD9WCYM8HAD Deadline: 31 January 2026 To stay informed about this and other updates, we encourage you to join our mailing list: https://redcap.h3abionet.org/redcap/surveys/?s=KFDHKCJEHAD4K9TJ Kind regards, Munadia Ansarie on Behalf of the ABI Core Team

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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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