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Improving Openness And Interoperability In Public Health Bioinformatics 🌍🧬

01/10/2025

Join us for the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 hosted by the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN), WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, World Health Organization African Region and Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology - PHA4GE.

Don’t miss our expert panel discussion spotlighting Genomics Challenges with Data - a critical conversation for global health and surveillance professionals. Be part of the dialogue that’s shaping the future of pathogen genomics.

29/09/2025

Wastewater Surveillance Data Analysis Workshop

Facilitated by Keaghan Brown, Setshaba Taukobong, Dylan Pilz, Farzaana Diedericks, Gültekin Ünal & Tsaone Tamuhla

A beginner–intermediate level workshop introducing key aspects of wastewater surveillance (WWS) bioinformatics for public health. Topics include WWS epidemiology, data curation, ethics, and analysis pipelines, with practical exercises using Freyja.

Entry-level command line skills are recommended.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

26/09/2025

Utilisation of Specialised Virus Genomic Databases Workshop

Facilitated by Emma Hodcroft, Chaoran Chen, Arthur Shem Kasambula and Stephen Kanyerezi

This hands-on workshop introduces Pathoplexus, a community-driven platform for transparent and equitable viral genomic data sharing.

Participants will learn how to submit data, troubleshoot common challenges, and apply metadata standards for improved data quality.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

25/09/2025

Developing Bioinformatics Software for Accreditation Workshop

Facilitated by Peter van Heusden, Dominique Anderson, Buhle Ntozini, Sophia Bam and Tom Connor

Learn what it takes to design bioinformatics software for ISO-accredited environments. This workshop will cover validation, verification, and infrastructure considerations, with case studies and practical tips on transitioning academic tools into accredited services.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

24/09/2025

Join us for the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 hosted by the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN), WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, WHO Regional Office for Africa and PHA4GE

The second day will open with “Infrastructure to Support Public Health” — a session dedicated to the systems, networks, and frameworks that make genomic epidemiology possible. From data platforms to laboratory capacity, this conversation focuses on building resilient and scalable infrastructures for global impact.

🔗 Register now: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

23/09/2025

Keeping Up with Viruses: Data-Driven Metagenomics (Illumina Workshop)

Facilitated by Charles Kamau Wairuri and Natasha Kitchin

This interactive workshop introduces Illumina’s Respiratory Pathogen ID/AMR Panel (RPIP) and Viral Surveillance Panel v2 (VSP2). Participants will review high-level wet lab steps and use publicly available demo data on Illumina BaseSpace Sequence Hub (BSSH) to practice downstream analysis for public health surveillance. Case studies highlight outbreak monitoring and genomic surveillance. Basic next-generation sequencing (NGS) knowledge and browser-enabled laptops are required.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

22/09/2025

Pathogen Genomic Data Analysis in Terra Workshop

Facilitated by Gerald Mboowa, Daniel Park, Bronwyn MacInnis & Jonn Smith

This workshop introduces Terra, a secure cloud-based platform for managing and analysing genomic data. Through practical exercises, participants will explore pathogen datasets (cholera, malaria, viral pathogens) and learn how to organise data, run analyses, interpret results, and collaborate effectively. Suitable for all experience levels.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

19/09/2025

Competency-Driven Genomics Training for AMR Workshop | Facilitated by Alice Matimba, Stanford Kwenda & Michelle Bishop

This workshop applies the Pathogen Genomics Competency Framework (PGCF) to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Participants will identify relevant competencies, map current capacities and gaps, and design role-specific learning pathways to strengthen workforce development across public health, research, and clinical domains.

Register: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

19/09/2025

🚨 Great news for the community and beyond!

Our new PHA4GE Wastewater Surveillance BioSample package is now live at NCBI! This milestone is the result of incredible collaboration and dedication.

Another big step toward strengthening global wastewater surveillance! 🌍💧

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17/09/2025

Join us for the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum 2025 hosted by the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN), World Health Organization Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, World Health Organization African Region and Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology - PHA4GE.

Don’t miss the plenary session on 27 October 2025 that will spotlight cutting-edge approaches and collaborative solutions to track, share, and respond to the world’s most pressing pathogens. From rare, drug-resistant strains to innovative bioinformatics pipelines, this session promises to deliver critical insights for the global health community.

Register for PHA4GE conference here: https://www.formdesk.com/millennium/PHA4GECON_2025

More info: PHA4GE Conference Website

05/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce the PHA4GE Conference & IPSN Global Partners Forum (GPF) 2025, a joint event hosted by the International Pathogen Surveillance Network (IPSN) - WHO Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, the World Health Organization African Region and Public Health Alliance for Genomic Epidemiology - PHA4GE.

📅 Dates: 27–29 October 2025
📍 Location: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
🎯 Theme: Data for Action: Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Public Health Genomics

This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the global capacity in genomic surveillance, data sharing and use of genomic data for public health action. By bringing together global experts, innovators and partners, we aim to turn genomic data into actionable insights for emergency preparedness, and response, and for management of endemic diseases.

Join us in Cape Town for three days of connection, learning and collaboration that will shape the future of public health genomics.

Register here: https://pha4ge.org/conferences/pha4ge-conference-2025/

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