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Since its inception, THGO has hosted multiple annual conferences and symposia to provide a platform for human genetics stakeholders in Tanzania and beyond. These gatherings foster knowledge exchange, showcase research advancements, and facilitate discussions on critical issues aligned with THGO’s mission. Reports from past events can be found here. This year, THGO is organizing its 3rd Annual Conference under the theme “Advancing Human Genomic Research for Precision Medicine in Tanzania: Progress made in five years”. This conference will serve as both a scientific forum and a milestone celebration, recognizing the organization’s and stakeholders’ contributions to human genetics in Tanzania over the past five years.

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The 2025 conference is particularly significant as last year THGO marked 5 years since its inception. Over the years, THGO has achieved several key milestones, including:

  • Organising the Africa Society of Human Genetics annual meeting in Tanzania for the first time in history, September 2019
  • Organising the first national-level human genetics stakeholders’ meeting which led to the generation of recommendations for a ten-year national human genetics agenda, November 2023
  • Organizing annual conferences and symposia that brought together genomics experts and stakeholders
  • Capacity building to impart knowledge and skills through specialized workshops, such as clinical diagnosis of rare diseases (March 2023, April 2024) and hands-on preprints workshops (March 2024)
  • Communicating human genetics research to academic audiences and the general public via journal articles, preprints, journal clubs, newsletters, and research updates to foster knowledge dissemination
  • Influencing national and regional policy related to human genetics through stakeholder engagement, policy makers’ engagement, and writing policy papers
  • Creating awareness and advocating for human genetics through social and mass media and by commemorating key days in genetics to enhance professional engagement
  • Establishing partnerships with public institutions such as the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Zanzibar Health Research Institute (ZAHRI), Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA), and Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), and professional societies such as the Tanzanian Oncology Society (TOS)
  • Fostering research in human genetics, including proposed nationwide human genome variation projects, rare disease registry, and mapping genomics capacities and resources across the country
  • Promoting genetic therapies and providing genetic counseling

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USD Account Number: 025C596231400
SWIFT Code: CORUTZTZ

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DAY 1
Time Activity Responsible
Opening, GoH speech and keynote addresses MC: Grantina Modern (THGO)
0900-0930 Welcome remarks Dr. Siana Nkya (THGO)
0930-1000 Keynote address 1 (THGO) Dr. Mohamed Zahir (THGO)
1000-1030 Keynote address 2 (Illumina) Illumina
1030-1100 Speech GoH Dr. Ntuli A. Kapologwe
1100 – 1130 Photo session and health break
Session 1: Genetic Strategies for Advancing One Health Chair: Dr. Vincent
1130-1200 Talk 1 Prof. Gerald Misinzo
1200-1230 Talk 2 Prof. Killewo
1230-1300 Talk 3 Mr. Ambele Mwafulango/ MDH
1300-1340 Lunch break All
Session 2: Genetics of NCDs and Oncology Chair: Prof Makani
1340-1410 Talk 1 Prof. Kaushik Ramaiya
1410-1440 Talk 2 Dr. Deogratius Mzurikwao
1440-1510 Talk 3 Dr. Mary Mayige
1510-1530 Abstract presentation Abdillah Kiula
1530-1600 Speed poster presentation Ms. Annagrace Malamsha
1600-1630 Evening tea and networking All
DAY 2
Session 3: Genetics of infectious diseases Chair: Dr. Daniel Maeda
0900-0930 Talk 1 Prof Jeremiah Seni
0930-1000 Talk 2 Dr. Happiness Kumburu (KCRI)
1000-1030 Talk 3 Dr. Brian Tarimo
1030-1100 Sponsor talk Platinum Sponsor
1100 – 1130 Health break All
Session 4: Pharmacogenomics and gene therapy Chair: Dr Sixbert
1130-1200 Talk 1 Prof. Julie Makani
1200-1230 Talk 2 Dr. Siana Nkya
1230-1300 Talk 3 Ms. Aisha Fikirini
1300 – 1340 Lunch break All
Session 5: Microbiome research Chair: Dr. Sixbert
1340-1410 Talk 1 Prof. Karim Manji
1410-1440 Talk 2 Dr. Kilaza Samson
1440-1510 Talk 3 Ms. Grantina Modern
1510-1530 Talk 4 Abstract (Jeremiah Pyuza)
1530-1600 Evening tea and networking All
DAY 3
Session 6: ELSI and genomics policy Dr. Mary Mayige
0900-0930 Talk 1 Dr. Daima Bukini
0930-1000 Talk 2 Dr. Aneth David
1000-1030 Talk 3 Dr. Fidelis Bugoye (GCLA)
1030-1100 Sponsor talk Platinum Sponsor
1100 – 1130 Health break All
Session 7: Genomics education and training Dr. Clara Chamba
1130-1200 Talk 1 Prof. Raphael Sangeda
1200-1230 Talk 2 Dr. Sixbert Mkumbaye (NHGSM)
1230-1300 Talk 3 Dr. Daniel Maeda
1300-1340 Lunch break All
Session 8: Molecular and genetic diagnostics Dr. Maryam Noorani
1340-1410 Talk 1 Dr. Lissette Leeuwen
1410-1440 Talk 2 Dr. Mohamed Manji 
1440-1510 Talk 3 Dr. Clara Chamba
Session 9: Closing and poster competition winners
1510-1530 Poster competition winners announcement and prizes Dr. Kilaza Samson
1530-1550 Speakers tokens Caroline Mushi
1550-1610 Closing remarks and announcing the next conference Professor Muhammad Bakari
1610-1630 Evening tea and networking All

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