Workshop: Redefining HPV & STI Diagnostics: Innovations for a Healthier Future
By Seegene Inc. (In collaboration with Inqaba Biotec West Africa)
📅Tuesday 3rd June | 13:00 - 15:00
📍Room 1D
Session overview
The session is a comprehensive summary on the state of HPV and STI epidemiology globally and in Africa. The importance of molecular testing will be investigated and the different methods compared and evaluated.
The screening algorithms globally will be discussed with regards to their relevance in the African context. Also, the growing concern of drug resistance will be discussed and how this can be tested and managed.
Lastly, we will look at the applicability of Seegene Assays to address these concerns discussed.
Learning objectives
- Understanding the problem of STIs and HPV
- Becoming acquainted with the testing and screening algorithms
- Understanding the way forward in molecular diagnostics
Company bio
Inqaba Biotec West Africa (IBWA) is a subsidiary of Inqaba Biotechnical Industries (Pty) Ltd, South Africa. The company was incorporated in 2014 and located opposite IITA in Ibadan, Nigeria. Currently, IBWA also operates in Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Benin Republic, and Mali, having established itself as a leader in delivering high-quality laboratory products, equipment, and services. Our core services include, oligonucleotide synthesis, Sanger DNA sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, bioinformatics, molecular diagnostics, fragment analysis, as well as workshops and instrument maintenance.
Donald C. Westhuizen
Branch Manager - South Africa
Seegene Inc.
Presenters
Technically orientated scientist with interpersonal aptitude and extensive experience in Molecular Diagnostics. Sales success has always been based on sincere product expertise and open client communication. Using the philosophy of integrity in sales increased the Molecular Diagnostic portfolio to be the single largest revenue generating entity within Inqaba Biotec. Created the local subsidiary of Seegene to create a more direct, technical based link with the Sub-Saharan territories.
Mr Ejeh Victor
Program Officer
International Research Centre of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology Nigeria.
Mr Victor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science with Medical Microbiology specialty, Master in Disaster Risk Management and Development Study and currently enrolled in M.Phil./Ph.D. Public Health program in Nasarawa State University, Keffi.
Dr. Modupe O. Coker
Director, Center for Clinical and Translational Research (CCTR)
Penn Dental Medicine CCTR
Dr. Coker holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (2015), a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2007), and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2004). Her research focuses on characterizing the effect of early-life infections (including HIV/AIDS), behavioural and environmental factors on microbial composition in the context of oral/dental disease.