OUR VISION & MISSION
MyAfroDNA’s vision is to ensure that individuals of African ancestry benefit from advancements in clinical, genomic, and translational research. To achieve this, we are dedicated to building a comprehensive African biobank that serves as a premier biospecimen resource center for researchers conducting diverse medical studies. We believe that data generated from MyAfroDNA’s Biobank will contribute to groundbreaking discoveries, novel therapies, and improved health outcomes for African communities, ultimately enhancing global health. Our biobank is designed to benefit participants, researchers, healthcare providers, African communities, health authorities, and the broader population.
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OUR
MISSION
We are on a mission to build an African biobank that will serve as the ultimate biospecimen resource center for researchers interested in undertaking a wide range of medical research, such as exploring how genetic factors contribute to disease outcomes or variable drug responses. We envision that data generated from MyAfroDNA’s Biobank will lead to novel insights into many diseases, novel therapies, improved health outcomes for African communities and global health improvement. Our biobank is modeled to benefit participants, researchers, providers, African communities, health authorities, and all people.
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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our team is proficient in molecular biology techniques, which are essential for understanding the mechanisms of life at a molecular level, developing diagnostic tests, and advancing biomedical research.
Our team is highly skilled in biobanking, expertly handling the collection, processing, and storage of high-quality biological samples for research and diagnostics.
Our team has deep expertise in bioethics, ensuring all genomic research and biobanking are conducted with the highest ethical standards, including respect for participant rights, data privacy, and cultural sensitivity.