West African Genetic Medicine Centre - WAGMC

Are you working on any research in human genetics? Application for the WAGMC seed grant is now open to all UG faculty and graduate students. Take advantage of this opportunity to help support your research.

“I see this building as a cross-cutting platform for transformative work globally through education, research and community and public engagement.” - Prof. Solomon Fiifi Ofori-Acquah, Director of WAGMC (Inauguration of WAGMC Genomic Medicine Building).

The WAGMC Genomic Medicine Building includes a 220-square-meter laboratory, a 200-seat auditorium, a genetic counselling clinic, multiple smart classrooms, a biorepository, graduate room, a boardroom, collaboration room and administrative and faculty offices.

The West African Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC) proudly unveiled its ultra-mordern Genomic Medicine Building on November 8, 2024, marking a major step forward in genomic education and research in Ghana.
The building, constructed with funds from the Ghana government through the World Bank’s Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE) for Development Impact Project, was inaugurated by the Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Yaw Adutwum, who served as the guest of honor, alongside the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, who chaired the event.

The inauguration highlighted WAGMC’s impactful work in areas like Sickle Cell Disease and its vital role in serving as a catalyst for transformative research in the sub-region. Present at the inauguration were members from the Association of African Universities, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission, Traditional Leaders, Academic Partners, Sectoral Partners, Students, the University Community and well wishers.

Read more: https://bit.ly/wagmcbuilding

ACE Impact
Ugahsa- University of Ghana Allied Health Students Association
Allied Health Professions Council

Photo credit: University of Ghana, Legon and West African Genetic Medicine Centre - WAGMC

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🎉A SPECIAL INVITATION🎉

Join us for the inauguration of the WAGMC Genomic Medicine Building, on Friday, the 8th of November 2024 at 10.00AM.

Stay tuned for more updates.

We celebrate a great leader;the first president of the Rebublic of Ghana and one of the major driving forces of this nation.

Happy Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day!

Starting the week with some highlights from Noelle Ofori’s internship at the WAGMC lab!

Internships offer an incredible opportunity for students to gain practical, hands-on experience while exploring their career interests and get a head start in their careers. Beyond the classroom, internships offer invaluable preparation and give students’ resumes that extra boost for standing out in competitive job markets.

At WAGMC, we are committed to helping graduates grow through real-world experience and continuous learning.

Ready to take the next step? Email us at [email protected] and let’s set you on the right path.