Developing a roadmap to spread genomic knowledge in AfricaMeeting Report: 10th Conference of the African Society of Human Genetics, Cairo, Egypt

The tenth conference of the AfSHG was held in Egypt with the theme “Human Genetics & Genomics in Africa: Challenges for both Rare & Common Genetic disorders”. Current research was presented and we discussed visions for the future of genomic research on the African continent. In this report we summarize the presented scientific research within and relevant to Africa as presented by both African and non-African scientists. We also discuss the current situation concerning genomic medicine and genomic research within the continent, difficulties in implementing genetic services and genomic medicine in Africa and a roadmap to overcome those difficulties and meet the needs of the African researchers and patients.