A global network for investigating the genomic epidemiology of malaria
Authors:
- The Malaria Genomic Epidemiology NetworkTNThe Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network
- Lead InvestigatorsLILead Investigators
- Eric Akum AchidiEAEric Akum Achidi
- Tsiri AgbenyegaTATsiri Agbenyega
- Stephen AllenStephen Allen
- Olukemi AmoduOlukemi Amodu
- Kalifa BojangKalifa Bojang
- David ConwayDavid Conway
- Patrick CorranPCPatrick Corran
- Panos DeloukasPanos Deloukas
- Abdoulaye DjimdeADAbdoulaye Djimde
- Amagana DoloADAmagana Dolo
- 10 December 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Nature
- Vol. 456 (7223) , 732-737
Abstract
Large-scale studies of genomic variation could assist efforts to eliminate malaria. But there are scientific, ethical and practical challenges to carrying out such studies in developing countries, where the burden of disease is greatest. The Malaria Genomic Epidemiology Network (MalariaGEN) is now working to overcome these obstacles, using a consortial approach that brings together researchers from 21 countries.Keywords
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