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Geography of Genetics and Genomics Research Funding in Africa

Eric Coles1, George A Mensah2

  • 1Immediate Office of the Director, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA.

Global Heart
|September 5, 2017
PubMed

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Genomics and genetics research in Africa received over $216 million in 2015. This study used the World RePORT database to track global health research funding, highlighting the need for more comprehensive data collection for better resource allocation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical research
  • Genomics and genetics
  • Global health funding

Background:

  • Global medical research funding exceeds $300 billion annually.
  • Tracking specific research areas like genomics in Africa has been challenging.
  • The Heads of International Research Organizations (HIRO) database offers a new resource for this analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the geographical distribution of genomics and genetics research funding in Africa.
  • To identify research gaps and allocation priorities in African genomics research.
  • To inform evidence-based decision-making for research funding organizations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the World RePORT database, managed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
  • Focused on identifying genetics and genomics research projects conducted in Africa in 2015.
  • Extracted funding data for identified research projects.

Main Results:

  • Identified 185 genetics and genomics research projects in Africa for 2015.
  • Total funding for these projects exceeded $216 million.
  • Acknowledged that these figures are likely incomplete, necessitating further data collation.

Conclusions:

  • The World RePORT database provides a foundational dataset for understanding research funding in African genomics.
  • Comprehensive data on funder portfolios is crucial for identifying research gaps and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Improved data collection will support strategic decision-making for public research funding organizations.

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