SECURITY AND FORENSIC STUDIES NIGERIA MEDIA REPORT ON INAUGURATION AND FIRST SCIENTIFIC MEETING OF NiSHG

NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS

The first scientific meeting and inauguration of “The Nigeria Society for Human Genetics” was held on the 30^th November, 2019 at DCL House, 12 fumilayo ransom kuti road, garki Abuja, Nigeria. The scientific program comprised of several scientific sessions. The goal was “Building Robust genetic and Genomics Infrastructure for National Development” and other research topics. The event was attended by some dignitries amongst whom the President of NiSHG Dr. Nnaemeka Ndodo, Dr. Mukesh Komal, Dr. Marco Flavio Vismara, Dr. Idowu Aimola and other medical professionals.

The Nigeria Society of Human Genetics (NiSHG) is a professional society of Geneticists, molecular scientists, biomedical scientists, life scientists, nurses, physicians, pharmacist and other committed to the use of interdisciplinary methodology and knowledge of genetics for study of the human development and diseases. The society promotes the integration of genetics and genomics in life science research, teaching, and patient care efforts in Nigeria. The programme begins with the arrival, registration and introduction of guest, opening address and a presentation by Dr. Nnaemeka Ndodo Darlington, PhD; M. S

Presentation by the President NiSHG Dr. Nnaemeka Ndodo

Dr. Ndodo is currently the chief Molecular Bioengineer at the National Reference Laboratory, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Abuja. He is also the current President of NiSHG. Dr. Ndodo research/presentation was basically on Building robust genetic and genomics infrastructure for national development and also briefly talked the vision and mission of NiSHG. “The vision is to build an informed society with sufficient knowledge of genetics, genomics, bioinformatics and other ‘omic’ sciences to positively drive development in health care, life sciences education and research in Nigeria”. The objectives of the society will be to leverage emerging and cutting –edge technologies to advance genetics and genomic science and influence such policies in Nigeria. He further talked about the mission of NISHG “It will also support the building strong genetic and genomics institutions of Nigeria; the society will strive to encourage genetic, molecular and genomic knowledge-driven economy by the array of training”.

Other researchers also made presentation such as Dr. Marco Flavio Vismara the guest speaker is a Chief Medical Technology Officer, M.D Geneticist specialized in medical genetics, is an expert in rare diseases, high technology laboratory settings, and precision medicine. His presentation talked about “Non disruptive analysis of biochemical phenotype in rare diseases.

Presentation by Dr. Idowu Aimola

Idowu Aimola a biochemist and developmental biologist research which he presented is focused on the mechanisms of human and mammalian cell development in health and diseases with the ultimate goal of identifying new therapeutic opportunities. He is particularly interested in understanding linage fate decision programs of developing cells.  

Interview section with Dr. Mukesh Kumar, MB (ASCP)

Dr. Mukesh Kumar, MB (ASCP) who is a Molecular Scientist and Technical Director of Center for Molecular Science and Genetic Studies was interviewed in course of the programme talked about Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Service Limited which is also known as Center for Molecular Science and Genetics Studies. The Center of Molecular Science and Genetic Studies is a state-of-the-art medical research facility developed by Everight Diagnostic & Laboratory Service Ltd in African continent. He further stated that they aim to provide a one roof solution for all the diagnostic needs of people also to focus on continuous improvement of the Healthcare status in the country”. “We understand the need to reinvent the skills and expertise in healthcare sector in Africa and the challenges of inadequate technology with the use of the latest technologies and highly experienced professionals”. Dr. Mukesh Kumar stated that the challenges are high in Nigeria, but he and his company is working hard to meet up the world to improve healthcare conditions of Nigeria peoples through innovation in the Molecular Diagnosis. Base on his little experience, Nigeria as a developing country currently facing huge challenges, however, as a representative Everight, the promise to deliver world class services to everyone.

Dr. Nnaemeka Ndodo Darlington, during his interview talked about the need for the relationship between Security & Forensic Studies Nigeria (SFSN) and Nigeria Society of Human Genetics (NiSHG) 

Members of Nigerian Society of Human Genetics

Reported by: Security and Forensic Media.