University of Cape Town: Developing a Framework for Best Practice in Genomics and Biobanking Research in Africa

The H3Africa Working Group on Ethics is in the process of developing a Framework for Best Practice for Genomics and Biobanking Research in Africa to guide harmonisation of existing regulatory frameworks. The aim of the framework is to outline foundational principles and core elements that ought to be considered and incorporated in the review and design of African genomics and biobanking research. The proposed meeting will construct a small consultation group with representatives of African science organisations as well as key African individuals from both progressive and restrictive jurisdictions to: \- Co-opt organisations that will be central to the future adoption of the Framework early on in the writing and drafting process; \- Identify areas of contention and possible solutions before a wider consultation meeting; \- Finalise a discussion document for circulation to participants of the 3rd H3Africa Ethics Consultation Meeting, which will be held in Dakar in May 2016. Funds will be used to support selected members of African science organisations and selected national-level regulatory authorities and that have distinguished themselves in the past few years as being at the forefront of thinking about genomics and biobanking research to attend a two-day meeting in Cape Town in March 2016.

Programme: Small grant in H&SS

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