Title
Enhancing microbiome research in sub-Saharan Africa
Author
Chibundu N. Ezekiel
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU), Department of Agrobiotechnology (IFA-Tulln), Institute for Bioanalytics and Agro-Metabolomics
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Abstract
While there are lighthouse examples of microbiome research in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), a significant proportion of local researchers face several challenges. Here, we highlight prevailing issues limiting microbiome research in SSA and suggest potential technological, societal, and research-based solutions. We emphasize the need for considerable investment in infrastructures, training, and appropriate funding to democratize modern technologies with a view to providing useful data to improve human health.
Keywords
next-generation sequencingcloud computingmicrobiomesub-Saharan Africapublic and environmental health
Object type
Language
English [eng]
Persistent identifier
phaidra.univie.ac.at/o:2066848
Appeared in
Title
Trends in Microbiology
Volume
32
Issue
2
ISSN
0966-842X
Issued
2024
From page
111
To page
115
Publication
Elsevier BV
Date issued
2024
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