The Participation of DELGEME in the 8th Congress of the African Society of Parasitology (SOAP) and the 1st Congress of the Society of Parasitology and Mycology of Mali (SOPAMYM) Held in Bamako, December 5–7, 2016
From December 5–7, 2016, Bamako hosted the 8th Congress of the African Society of Parasitology (SOAP) and the 1st Congress of the Society of Parasitology and Mycology of Mali (SOPAMYM). These events were held under the high sponsorship of His Excellency Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, President of the Republic of Mali.
This three-day event brought together leading researchers in parasitology and mycology from across Africa and partner institutions from other continents. DELGEME, represented by its Director, made numerous contributions and reinforced its position as a key player in African research in these fields.
DELGEME Program Presentation by Professor Abdoulaye Djimdé
The “Developing Excellence in Leadership and Genetics Training for Malaria Eradication in Sub-Saharan Africa” (DELGEME) program was presented in a plenary session by Professor Abdoulaye Djimdé, the Program Director.
In his introduction, Professor Djimdé outlined the objectives of the DELGEME program:
- Training Qualified and Committed Human Resources:
The program focuses on training young researchers in areas such as clinical trials, parasite sequencing, and malaria eradication. - Strengthening Structures and Equipment:
DELGEME aims to enhance capacity in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and statistics through improved facilities and resources. - Creating a Dynamic Network of Researchers:
The program fosters collaboration among researchers from Africa and other continents to advance scientific efforts in malaria research.
Through its initiatives, DELGEME demonstrated its critical role in advancing parasitology and mycology research in Africa and its contribution to the global fight against malaria.
