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CoGSAYR Summit 2026 | Day 3 Highlights

Equity in health. Diverse genomes. Genomics in skincare. Career pathways. Hands-on genomics. AI and bioinformatics. Day 3 of the CoGSAYR Summit 2026 brought the Summit to a powerful close with conversations centered on inclusion, innovation and the practical skills needed to advance genomics and bioinformatics in Africa. From keynote reflections on equity and diverse genomes to career spotlights, workshops and hands-on sessions spanning pathogen genomics, cancer biomarkers, AI-powered precision medicine, and beginner Python for bioinformatics, Day Three focused on building capacity for impact. About CoGSAYR The Consortium of Genomics Students and Young Researchers in Africa (CoGSAYR) is an organization established to encourage enthusiasm and involvement among young medical professionals in genomic research. Recognizing the critical need to address the gap in African genomic data, CoGSAYR aims to create a collaborative platform that empowers the next generation of scientists and clinicians to make significant contributions to genomic research within the African context. Sessions for Day 2 A. Keynote Address on "Equity in Health and Diverse Genomes: Unveiling Africa's Potential" by Prof Segun Fatumo (Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity, Queen Mary University of London & Head of Non-Communicable Disease Genomics, MRC Uganda Research Unit) B. Career Spotlight Talk on "Building a Career in the Genomics Industry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Growth Paths" by Dr Jumi Popoola (Founding Partner & Chief Scientific Officer, BioVana Research) C. Spotlight Talk on "The Science of Genomics: The One-Way Ticket to Taking the Guesswork Out of Your Skincare Routine " by Eniola Alex (Founder & CEO, Precision Health) D. Workshops Track I: From Raw Sequences to Pathogen Evolution Facilitator: Olubukola Smile (African Bioinformatics Institute) Track II: Strengthening National Planning for Pandemic Preparedness (A Tabletop Simulation Exercise) Lead Facilitator: Dr Oluwatosin Akande (Public Health Physician) Co-facilitators: Dr Omoremime Dania (Covenant University, Nigeria), Opeoluwa Shodipe (Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR)), Jolly Thomas (CoGSAYR Africa), and Miracle Abraham (College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria). Track III: Discovering Cancer Biomarkers Through Transcriptomics: A Beginner-Friendly Hands-On Workshop Facilitator: Kolawole Temitope (Hackbio ; Institute of Genomics and Global Health) Track IV: AI-Powered Genomics for Precision Medicine: Tools, Applications, and Opportunities in Africa Facilitators: Ogunmodede Sola Peter, Boluwatife Ayobami Irewolede, Stephen F. Adeyemo (Helix Biogen Institute) Track V: Beginner Python for Bioinformatics Facilitators: Caivil Ndobela, Nozipho Magagula, Thulani Nkosi (South African Society for Bioinformatics) E. Awards & Closing Ceremony