Pathogen sequencing laboratory of the National Institute for Biomedical Research (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Kinshasa, RDC
Joined June 2021
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Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Another great opportunity! Fully paid AFRICAN STARS MSc Fellowship at Stellenbosch University . MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases and Pathogen Genomics applications open in partnership with Mastercard Foundation - starsfellows.africa/apply/
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
En mars, les recherches sur le Mpox sont au cœur des publications scientifiques. Découvrez l’une des études menées par les chercheurs de l’INRB.
📖 Lire ici: ghrp.biomedcentral.com/artic…
#INRB #Science #SantéGlobale #Mpox
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
🔎📊 Did you know that #mpox cases in the DRC have almost quadrupled in 14 years? Together with @inrb_kinshasa we published a study in @TheLancet, that shows a troubling rise in cases—especially among children younger than 5 and rural populations. Urgent action is needed❗ itg.be/en/health-stories/pre…
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Derrière chaque #crise, des experts travaillent sans relâche pour trouver des solutions durables. La récente visite du Dr @Chikwe_I à @inrb_kinshasa rappelle l'importance de la recherche qui transforme la connaissance en réponses concrètes face aux défis sanitaires. Écoutons🎥
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
👏 Félicitations à Placide Mbala(-@PlacideMbala), chasseur de #virus, ancien doctorant et postdoctorant #IRD @transvihmi, qui fait partie du top 🔟 @Nature des personnes qui ont contribué à façonner la science en 2024
▶️ Découvrez son parcours : nature.com/articles/d41586-0…
These are ten people who helped shape science in 2024
🕰️ Father time
🪙 Fair pay champion
🌕️ Moon-rock guardian
📜 Fraud buster
🥼 Daring doctor
🌍️ Nation builder
🦠 Virus hunter
🌦️ Climate crusader
☀️ AI weather sleuth
🌌 Cosmic ranger
Read more: nature.com/immersive/d41586-…
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Great concern about spread of both #MPXV subclades Ia and Ib to Kinshasa #DRC well described by @sciencecohen
Glad to have been able to contribute to the @labgenpath @PlacideMbala team that sequenced these strains inc @KindrachukJason @LaurensLiesenb1 @jcmakson
I agree
‘Mpox may trigger large outbreak in one of Africa’s biggest cities’ | Science | AAAS science.org/content/article/…
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Illustrating the complexity of #mpox outbreaks:
in their rapid communication @tonywawinab et al. describe co-circulation in Kinshasa of the two distinct #MPXV subclades Ia and Ib between July and August 2024
@sofoniaskt @inrb_kinshasa @Eddy_Lusamaki_K
eurosurveillance.org/content…
ALT Map indicating geographic distribution of mpox confirmed cases, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, July–August 2024 (n = 11 cases). All 11 suspected mpox cases were PCR confirmed. Five cases were from the Limete health zone and two from the Kasa-Vubu health zone. The four remaining cases were respectively from the Gombe, Kokolo, Biyela, and Ngiri-Ngiri health zones.
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
At #IUSTI2024 @Dimostic gave a great talk about the alarming rise of #mpox in #DRC
Highlights the essential research of @labgenpath in defining new clade Ib, showing first cases of sexually-associated clade Ia and Ib, national and international spread, leading to #mpox #PHEIC2
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
🚨 First Mpox case in North Africa for 2024 confirmed in Morocco. Authorities have activated emergency operations and a rapid response team.
@AfricaCDC continues to monitor and support containment efforts. Stay vigilant and informed.
🔗 Read the full outbreak report here: ow.ly/eWET50TmLwN
hashtag#Mpox hashtag#PublicHealth hashtag#NorthAfrica
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Culmen has been supporting the Mpox outbreak response in Democratic Republic of Congo. We have delivered 1,000 kits for sample collection to North Kivu and provided lab technicians in Goma and laboratory support across DRC as part of a holistic approach for detection of the virus
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
We must work together to tackle global health challenges. I announced £3.1 million funding to help support DRC respond to mpox and cholera outbreaks.
As the second largest funder of GAVI, the UK will continue to press for vaccine provision in DRC and the wider affected region.
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Day #3 of the training focused on molecular detection of mpox using qPCR, sequencing using @illumina and @nanopore technologies at @labgenpath
Impressed by the dedication of participants & the commitment to scale-up testing & sequencing in their labs
@EC_HERA
@gatesfoundation
Expanding mpox testing and sequencing should be prioritized and accelerated.
We are leveraging and building on #AfriacPGI partnerships, national and regional capacities, collaborations, systems, and networks. #AfricaCDC @gatesfoundation @illumina @EC_HERA @labgenpath
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Inspirational - the timing of this course shows preparedness. @labgenpath knew the importance of skilling up for #MPXV testing and sequencing before #mpox became a public health emergency
@KindrachukJason @arimoin @PlacideMbala @LaurensLiesenb1
#Day2: The lab experts from 7 African countries are working on master mix preparation and amplification. This Regional Training Workshop on #Mpox Testing, Sequencing, and Bioinformatics Analysis is hosted by @inrb_kinshasa @labgenpath in collaboration with @AfricaCDC
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Special Press Briefing on Mpox Outbreak & other Health Emergencies on the Continent | August 20, 2024 xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1kvJpbzWQ…
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
L'@inrb_Kinshasa a eu l'honneur d'accueillir le 20 août 2024 le ministre britannique pour l'Afrique,
@Lord_Collins, accompagné de l'équipe du @MinSanteRDC et du Directeur de l'INSP. Cette visite s'inscrit dans le cadre du renforcement de la lutte contre le #Mpox en RDC.
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Today the @AfricaCDC in collaboration with the INRB @labgenpath started a regional training for lab experts from 7 countries. The training is focused on #Mpox testing, sequencing, and sharing. Regional collaboration is key for mpox response. #AfricaPGI @PlacideMbala
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
Important results being presented at #VEME2024 on the new clade Ib of Mpox in Africa from researchers from DRC, who are furthering their skills in advanced genomic and bioinformatic analyses.
Poster session in the 28th Viral Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME2024) workshop. Poster on the First #Mpox Virus Clade Ib cases in Goma, Nord-Kivu, #DRCongo. #VEME2024 #VirusEvolution #FiocruzBrasilia #CLIMADE @labgenpath
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
The Mpox outbreak in Africa has reached a critical level, affecting numerous regions with escalating urgency. Join me as I provide essential updates on this serious situation, including recent developments in the DRC and other Member States.
Date: Thursday, 8th August 2024
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm EAT (+3 GMT)
Format: Virtual via Zoom
Register here: africacdc-org.zoom.us/webina…
Pathogen Genomic Lab - INRB retweeted
As a deadlier strain of #mpox spreads to multiple African countries, @WHO, @AfricaCDC, local governments and partners are further scaling up the response to interrupt disease transmission. But more funding and support for a comprehensive response are needed.
I am considering convening an International Health Regulations Emergency Committee to advise me on whether the outbreak of mpox should be declared a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC).
Thank you @sciencecohen for spotlighting this important and urgent issue.
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