Enhancing microbiome research in sub-Saharan Africa

Kolawole I. Ayeni; David Berry; Chibundu N. Ezekiel; Benedikt Warth

doi:10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.003

Titel

Enhancing microbiome research in sub-Saharan Africa

Autor*in

Kolawole I. Ayeni

Institut für Lebensmittelchemie und Toxikologie, Fakultät für Chemie, Universität Wien

David Berry

Department für Mikrobiologie und Ökosystemforschung, Zentrum für Mikrobiologie und Umweltsystemwissenschaft, Universität Wien

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.

Stichwort

next-generation sequencingcloud computingmicrobiomesub-Saharan Africapublic and environmental health

Objekt-Typ

journal article

Sprache

Englisch [eng]

Persistent identifier

phaidra.univie.ac.at/o:2066848

DOI

10.1016/j.tim.2023.11.003

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