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Build an inclusive scientific ecosystem together

Join a committed network for training, inclusion, and the promotion of African expertise in genetics and bioinformatics.

Accelerate genomic research in Africa.

Contribute to the implementation of innovative genomics and bioinformatics solutions to address public health challenges.

Unite talents for life sciences.

AVecGen brings together researchers, students, and institutions around a common goal: advancing omics science research in Africa.

About us

The African Center for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) is a transformative initiative designed to establish Africa’s premier centre of excellence in vector genomics. Anchored at the Centre for...

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Our news

Follow the latest news and highlights of the AvecGen project.

Empowering African Scientists: AVecGen Researchers Dive into Structural Biology in Nairobi

Published on: 20/08/2025

From August 11 to 15, 2025, Vanessa Ngannang and Carlos Djoko, researchers under the African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) project, had the rem...

Capacity-buiding: AVecGen Empowers CRID Researchers Through International Training

Published on: 25/07/2025

As part of its broader mission to advance malaria vector research in Africa, the African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) project gave the opportu...

CRID Engages with NMCP to Advance Malaria Elimination in Cameroon

Published on: 04/07/2025

The Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) continues to deepen its collaboration with the Cameroon National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP...

Science for Defeating Malaria: Prof. Wondji Shares Strategic Insights in Kigali

Published on: 01/07/2025

On June 17, 2025, AVecGen’s Principal Investigator, Prof. Charles Wondji, took centre stage at the prestigious “Science of Defeating Malaria” course h...

AVecGen Showcases Groundbreaking Malaria Research at Gordon Conferences in Barcelona

Published on: 06/06/2025

In May 2025, the AVecGen team proudly participated in the prestigious Malaria Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) and Gordon Research Conference (GRC) held...

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Our Capabilities

Our Capability At the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), we are committed to advancing scientific discovery by providing high-quality genomics and bioinformatics services. Our team combines deep expertise with cutting-edge technologies to support researchers across a wide range of disciplines. We offer comprehensive next-generation sequencing (NGS) and data analysis services, tailored to meet the needs of academic, clinical, an...