ISCB Africa ASBCB Conference on Bioinformatics 2017

POSTER LIST


All posters will remain up throughout the conference. Odd numbered posters will present on Wednesday, October 11 and Even number posters will present on Thursday, October 12.

NOTE: To view abstract, click on poster title.

Poster - A-001
A Computational Pipeline for Unraveling Complex Traits in plants (A Case Study of CMD in Cassava)

Presenting Author: Toyin Abdulsalam, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Toyin Abdulsalam, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Andreas Gisel, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria
Seun Opeloye, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria
Livia Stavolone, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria

Poster - A-003
Development of algorithm for gene clustering using expression and ontology data: kRCC

Presenting Author: Mahmoud Abu Azoum, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Adnen Saadaoui, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Ines Abdeljaoued-Tej, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Dorra Louati, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Amira Kebir, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Slimane Ben Miled, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Maher Moakher, Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Tunis, Tunisia
Alia Benkahla, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia

Poster - A-005
Molecular Isolation and Characterization of Soil Fungi- Trichoderma Koningii From Osun Osogbo Grove

Presenting Author: Nusrah Afolabi-Balogun, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Aisha Salihu, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Nafisah Oyebode, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Azizah Oni, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Mutiat Mosobalaje, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Falilat Oseni, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Uzwat Diekola, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Tajudeen Ganiyu, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Aminat Lawal, Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria

Poster - A-007
Motif Discovery in DNA Sequences Using an Improved Gibbs Sampling Algorithm

Presenting Author: Usman Lamidi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Angela Makolo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Poster - A-009
H3ABioNet​ ​ node​ ​ assessment​ ​ exercise:​ ​ the​ ​ CBSB​ ​ experience

Presenting Author: Azza Ahmed, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Rehab Ahmed, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Somia Mohammed Somia, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Faisal​ ​ M.​ ​ Fadlelmola, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Poster - A-011
Tannase obtained from a novel Bacillus pumilus strain AJ-2 MF083685 from Bambara (Vigna subterranea (L) Verde) nuts

Presenting Author: Adesola Ajayi, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, Nigeria
Grace Olasehinde, Covenant University, Nigeria
Adeyinka Egunjobi, Covenant University, Nigeria
Adeola Onibokun, Covenant University, Nigeria
Selina Anosike, Covenant University, Nigeria

Poster - A-013
Comparing and Evaluating of the Existing CRISPR Editing Tools: Towards Better Design of the Next-generation CRISPR Editing Algorithms

Presenting Author: Mohamed AlFaki, Neelain University, Sudan

Poster - A-015
Sequence variation in the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit I among Sudanese prostate cancer patients

Presenting Author: Mojahed Alsafi, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Mai Masri, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Lenda Mohamed, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Poster - A-017
Gene Expression Profiles of Hodgkin Lymphoma (HL) and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) cell lines

Presenting Author: Nihad Alsayed, Centre for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Faisal Fadlelmola, Centre for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Kamal Mohamed, Radiation and Isotope Centre of Khartoum, Sudan
Diponkar Banerjee, Division of Anatomical Pathology, Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association and The Ottawa Hospital, Canada
Faisal M Fadlelmola, Centre for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Poster - A-019
Estimating relative fitness of rpoB gene mutants of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates from Uganda using Computational approches.

Presenting Author: MARION AMUJAL, MAKERERE UNIVERSITY, Uganda

Poster - A-021
Adaptive Genomics

Presenting Author: Agostinho Antunes, CIIMAR, University of Porto, Portugal

Poster - A-023
Common molecular signature in sickle cell disease patients: Microarray meta analysis and GWAS study

Presenting Author: Cherif Ben Hamda, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Alia Benkahla, Institut pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Raphael Sangeda, Muhimbili University of heath and alied science, Tanzania
Amel Ghouila, Institut pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Evarist Msaki, Muhimbili University of heath and alied science, Tanzania
Sharon Cox, Muhimbili University of heath and alied science, Tanzania
Bruno Mmbando, Muhimbili University of heath and alied science, Tanzania
Ozlem Tastan Bishop, Rhode University, South Africa
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Julie Makanie, Muhimbili University of heath and alied science, Tanzania
Kais Ghedira, Institut pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia

Poster - A-025
Improving Proteins Selection Accuracy During Target-Decoy Approach Using Stochastic Models

Presenting Author: Taoufik Bensellak, National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier, Morocco

Poster - A-027
Enabling the processing of bioinformatic workflows where data is located through the use of cloud and container technologies

Presenting Author: Eugene De Beste, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Alan Christoffels University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Antoine Bagula, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Poster - A-029
Genetic Dating and Pattern of Admixture in Modern Human Evolution

Presenting Author: Joel Defo, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Chimusa Rugamika Emile, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Poster - A-031
A systematic study on the structure and function of Plasmodium falciparum Triosephosphate isomerase as a therapeutic option in antimalarial drug design

Presenting Author: Olanrewaju Durojaye, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Innocent Okagu, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Odiba Solomon, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Samuel Cosmas, University of Nigeria, Nigeria
Robert Igomu, University of Nigeria, Nigeria

Poster - A-033
Improving the protein identification for a better theragnostics approach

Presenting Author: Sara El jadid, University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco
Ahmed Moussa, National School of Applied Sciences of Tangier, Morocco

Poster - A-035
Association of a common rs9939609 variant in the fat mass and obesity-associated (FTO) gene with obesity in Sudanese children

Presenting Author: Alyaa Elbadawi, Centre for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum, Sudan
Faisal M Fadlelmola, Centre for Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Khartoum , Sudan

Poster - A-037
Using DIAMOND-MEGAN Pipeline to Explore the Impact of Antibiotics on Gut Microbiome based on High-throughput shotgun Metagenomic Sequencing Data

Presenting Author: Mohamed El-Hadidi, Nile University, Egypt
Daniel Huson, Tübingen University, Germany
Matthias Willmann, Tübingen University, Germany
Benjamin Buchfink, Tübingen University, Germany

Poster - A-039
Comparative Analysis of Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis Genomes and association with their hosts.

Presenting Author: Mahmoud Elhefnawi, National Research Center, Egypt
Elsayed Hegazy, Nile University, Egypt
Dr Mahmoud Elhefnawi, National Research Center, Egypt

Poster - A-041
Investigation of Genetic variations involved in cardiovascular diseases and atherosclerosis: Literature review

Presenting Author: Zakaria ELYAZGHI, Institut Pasteur du Maroc / University Mohamed V Rabat, Morocco
Khalid Sadki, University Mohamed V Rabat, Morocco
Loubna El Yazouli, Institut Pasteur du Maroc / University Mohamed V Rabat, Morocco
Fouzia Radouani, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, Morocco

Poster - A-043
Polypharmacological screening of the drug bank reveals Tigycycline as a new HCV NS5B inhibitor

Presenting Author: Mohamed Fares, National Research Center, Egypt
Mahmoud ElHefnawy, National Research Centre, Egypt
Marc Windisch, Group Head & Project Leader Viral Hepatitis Drug Discovery Institute Pasteur Korea, Korea, Rep

Poster - A-045
Environment, health, and sustainable development: Evaluating the impacts of invasive aquatic weeds on the environment of water bodies and the riparian health - by means of remote sensing

Presenting Author: Dalia Farghaly, Leuphana university of Lueneburg, Germany
Emad Elba, Leuphana university of Lueneburg , Germany
Brigitte Urban , Leuphana university of Lueneburg , Germany

Poster - A-047
Characterizing the Male Urogenital Tract Microbiome using 16S rRNA Gene Analysis

Presenting Author: Kirsty Garson, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Enock Havyarimana, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Katie Lennard, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Heather Jaspan, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Poster - A-049
Exploration of the impact of delivery mode and mother socioeconomic status on Tunisian Newborns microbiota

Presenting Author: Mariem Hanachi, Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunisia
Alia Benkahla, Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunisia
Oussama Souiai, Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunisia
Meriem Baouendi, Institute Pasteur of Tunis, Tunisia

Poster - A-051
Computational approaches for the analysis of protein interactomics

Presenting Author: Sridhar Hariharaputran, National Centre for Biological Sciences. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, India, India

Poster - A-053
Constructing and interrogating a network of functional host-pathogen protein interactions to improve understanding of HIV and TB co-infection

Presenting Author: Alexa Heekes, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder University of Cape Town, South Africa

Poster - A-055
VarPhen: Web based tool for genotype-phenotype association.

Presenting Author: Elsayed Hegazy, Nile University, Egypt
Elsayed Hegazy, Nile University, Egypt
Dr Mahmoud Elhefnawi, National Research Center, Egypt

Poster - A-057
PopulaPy: a workflow and visualization toolkit for Population stratification and admixture

Presenting Author: Andreas Henschel, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, United Arab Emirates

Poster - A-059
Accelerating Pairwise Local Alignment based on Fragmentation using Particle Swarm Optimization

Presenting Author: Mohamed Issa, University of Zagazig, Egypt
Ahmed Alzohairy, University of Zagazig, Egypt

Poster - A-061
Evaluating HIV-1 Compartmentalization between Blood and Male Genital Tract using Deep Sequencing

Presenting Author: Samuel Kariuki, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Philippe Selhorst, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Kevin Rebe, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Kevin Arien, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium
jeffrey Dorfman, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Poster - A-063
The Genome Centre at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) – supporting clinical diagnoses by metagenomic next-generation sequencing.

Presenting Author: Jonathan Kayondo, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Hanna Jerome, MRC- University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
John Kayiwa, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Timothy Byaruhanga, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Annet Nankya, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Irene Ataliba, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Sreenu Vattipally, MRC- University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Emma Thompson, MRC- University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Julius Lutwama, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda

Poster - A-065
Feature Engineering in Prediction of Human Malaria Resistance from Systems approaches using Deep Learning

Presenting Author: Ali Kishk, H3abionet, University of Zagazig, Egypt

Poster - A-067
Identification of priority genes for Sanger sequencing in autism spectrum disorders using bioinformatics approaches

Presenting Author: Modibio Kouyate, Bioinformatics, Mali
Modibo Kouyate faculty od Sciences and techniques, Mali

Poster - A-069
Molecular Insights of Peptide Folding Propensities for Cancer Drug Target Improvisation and Anti Microbial Peptide Library

Presenting Author: Praveen Kumar, Bharathiar University, India
Murugesh Easwaran, Bharathiar University, India
Shanmughavel Piramanayagam, Bharathiar University, India

Poster - A-071
Comparative genomic analysis of a sub-lineage of multi-drug resistant non-typhoidal Salmonella Typhimurium ST313 that has recently emerged in Blantyre, Malawi

Presenting Author: Benjamin Kumwenda, University of Malawi, Malawi
Rocio Canals Alvarez, Institute of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Sian Owen, Institute of Integrative Biology, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Alistair Darby, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Dean Everret, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Robert Heyderman, University College London, United Kingdom
Melita Gordon, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Chisomo Msefula, University of Malawi, College of Medicine, Malawi
Jay Hinton, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Carsten Kroger, Moyne Institute, Ireland

Poster - A-073
Blood collection tubes significantly impact expression of activated CD4+ and CD8+ T cells

Presenting Author: Samuel Terkper Ahuno, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Alexander Kwarteng Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
Ginikachukwu Uzoekwe, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology , Ghana
Alexander Kwarteng, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

 

Poster - B-002
GENETICS EVALUATION OF HIRSCHSPRUNG DISEASE PATIENT PRESENTING AT AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, Shika, Zaria

Presenting Author: Tawakalt Oduwole, Fountain University, Nigeria
Nusrah Afolabi-Balogun Fountain University, Osogbo, Nigeria
Sholadoye T.T, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Aliyu H.O, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Afolabi-Balogun N.B, Fountain University , Nigeria
Falilat Oseni, Fountain University Osogbo, Nigeria

Poster - B-004
MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS RESISTANCE TO ISONIAZID AND RIFAMPICIN IN A HIV-1 ENDEMIC POPULATION IN WESTERN KENYA IN 2012- 2014

Presenting Author: Clement Likhovole, Maseno University, Kenya
Prof. Collins Ouma, Maseno University, Kenya
Dr. John Vulule, Kenya Medical Research Institutr, Kenya
Albert Okumu, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Jeremiah Khayumbi, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Wilfred Murithi, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kenya
Susan Musau, Maryland Global Initiatives Corporation, Kenya

Poster - B-006
Faster Growth With Shorter Antigens Explains A VSG Hierarchy During African Trypanosome Infections: A Feint Attack By Parasites

Presenting Author: Dianbo Liu, University of Dundee/Harvard Medical School/MIT/The Broad Institute, United Kingdom
Luca Albergante, Institute Curre , France
David Horn , University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Tim Newman, University of Dundee, United Kingdom

Poster - B-008
The population dynamics of haemoglobins F, A2 and S in the context of the haemoglobinopathies HbS and ? thalassaemia among Kenyan children 3-12 months of age

Presenting Author: Alexander Macharia, Kemri-wellcome.org, Kenya
Thomas Williams, Kemri/Wellcome trust, Kenya
Johnstone Makale, Kemri/Wellcome trust, Kenya
Metrine Tendwa, Kemri/Wellcome trust, Kenya

Poster - B-010
Structural analysis of the functional cavities of penicillin-binding proteins and ß-lactamases for rational antibiotic design

Presenting Author: mame Mbaye, Free University of Brussels and Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar, Senegal

Poster - B-012
Functional host genetic loci associated with paediatric HIV/AIDS disease progression in sub-Saharan Africa

Presenting Author: Gerald Mboowa, Makerere University, Uganda
Graeme Mardon, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
Neil Hanchard, Baylor College of Medicine, United States
David Kateete, Makerere University , Uganda
Moses Joloba, Makerere University , Uganda
Harriet Groom, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Effrossyni Gkrania-Klotsas, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Gabriel Anabwami, Botswana-Baylor Children's Clinical Centre of Excellence , Botswana

Poster - B-014
The Genetic variation between Nilo-Saharan and Niger-Congo sub-Saharan African populations

Presenting Author: Julius Mulindwa, Makerere University, Uganda
Harry Noyes, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Enock Matovu, Makerere University, Uganda

Poster - B-016
COMPUTATIONAL GENOMIC IDENTIFICATION OF NEUROTRANSMITTER RECEPTOR GENES IN TESTSE FLY SPECIES

Presenting Author: MILLICENT MUMBO, JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, Kenya
GEORGE OBIERO, TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF KENYA, Kenya
STEVEN NYANJOM, JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY, Kenya

Poster - B-018
USING TUBERCULOSIS ISOLATES OBTAINED FROM THE PERI URBAN PARTS OF KAMPALA TO VALIDATE THE NEXT GENERATION SEQUENCING (NGS) PIPELINE IN UGANDA.

Presenting Author: Norah Namatovu, Makerere University College of Health Science, Uganda

Poster - B-020
Saffold virus contributes to measles-like illness in Uganda

Presenting Author: Prossy Namuwulya, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Josephine Bwogi, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Pontiano Kaleebu, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Henry Bukenya, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Brian Kigozi, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Jonathan Kayondo, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda
Emma Thomson, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Shirin Ashraf, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Marc Niebel, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Chris Davis, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Weronika Witkowska, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Suleman Sabir, Centre for Virus Research, United Kingdom
Jesus Salazar, Uganda Virus Research Institute, Uganda

Poster - B-022
Comparing Machine Learning and Bayesian Modelling Classification of Genomic Microarray Data

Presenting Author: Richard Newton, Cambridge University, United Kingdom
Lorenz Wernisch, Cambridge University, United Kingdom

Poster - B-024
Bioinformatics in sub-Saharan Africa: Is Cameroon lagging behind?

Presenting Author: Jean Claude Njabou Katte, University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon

Poster - B-026
Cerebrospinal fluid markers to distinguish bacterial meningitis from cerebral malaria in children

Presenting Author: James Njunge, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Ian Oyaro, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Nelson Kibinge, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Martin Rono, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Symon Kariuki, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Charles Newton, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
James Berkley, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, Kenya
Evelyn Gitau, Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa , Kenya

Poster - B-028
Structural insights into the inhibitory mechanism of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cytosine monophosphate kinase: An in silico study

Presenting Author: Anati Nkaule, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Mohd Shahbaaz, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Alan Christoffels, University of the Western Cap, South Africa

Poster - B-030
A genome wide association study to identify gene variants associated with chronic kidney disease among participants of a rural general population cohort

Presenting Author: Rebecca Nsubuga, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Onesmus Kamacooko, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Robert Kalyesubula, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Gershim Asiki, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Lawrence Lubyayi, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Sylvia Kiwuwa-Muyingo, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda
Robert Newton, MRC/UVRI Uganda Research Unit on AIDS, Uganda

Poster - B-032
Genome-wide survey of copy number variation in populations endemic to Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)

Presenting Author: Oscar Nyangiri, Makerere University, Uganda
Harry Noyes, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Julius Mulindwa, Makerere University, Uganda
Enock Matovu, Makerere University, Uganda

Poster - B-034
Expression Levels of Odorant Receptor Genes in the Savanna Tsetse Fly, Glossina morsitans morsitans

Presenting Author: Cyrus TAREH, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Steven Nyanjom Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
Fred Wamunyokoli, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya
George Obiero, The Technical University - Kenya (TU-K), Kenya
Steven Nyanjom, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

Poster - B-036
On the trail of a killer: A multilocus sequence typing approach to characterizing Deformed Wing Virus strains

Presenting Author: Faith Obange, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Jandouwe Villinger, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya
Michael Lattorff, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Kenya
Christine Adhiambo, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Poster - B-038
HPC pipeline for metagenomics

Presenting Author: Trust Odia, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research Group, Nigeria
Ezekiel Adebiyi, Covenant University Bioinformatics Research Group, Nigeria

Poster - B-040
EXTENDED SPECTRUM BETA LACTAMASE GENES IN TYPE 2 DIABETIC PATIENTS WITH ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA IN OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL SAGAMU, OGUN STATE.

Presenting Author: Olufemi Ojelabi, National Biotechnology Development Agency., Nigeria
Otunola Adedayo, Babcock University, Nigeria
Moses Efuntoye, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria
Olatunde Odusan, Olabisi onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

Poster - B-042
Phylogenetic Analysis Pol gene of HIV- 2 in Some West Africa Countries

Presenting Author: Elijah Kolawole OLADIPO, Adeleke University, Nigeria
Awoyelu E. H, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
Afolabi A. Y., Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
Oyawoye O.M., Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, Nigeria
Ajibade O.A., Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State-, Nigeria
Oluremi A.S., Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria

Poster - B-044
A Comparative Computational Genomics of Different Strains of Ebola Disease Viruses: In-silico Insight for Ebola Control

Presenting Author: Olaitan Awe, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Oluwagbemi Olugbenga Federal University Lokoja, PMB 1154, Lokoja, Nigeria
Olaitan Awe, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Poster - B-046
Harnessing the potentials of fuzzy logic and voice-computing in the development of anti-malaria drug informatics software

Presenting Author: Olaitan Awe, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Olugbenga Oluwagbemi Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria
Folakemi Oluwagbemi, Salem University, Nigeria
Olatunji Fagbore, TechPRO Systems and Solutions Limited, Plot 21 A, Molade Okoya Thomas Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Poster - B-048
Characterization of potential drug targeting folate transporter proteins from Eukaryotic Pathogens

Presenting Author: Benson Otarigho, Edo University, Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria, Nigeria

Poster - B-050
Characterizing the adult gut metaproteome using de novo sequence tags.

Presenting Author: Matthys Potgieter, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder University of Cape Town, South Africa
Andrew Nel, University of Cape Town, South Africa
David Tabb, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Jonathan Blackburn, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Poster - B-052
In Silico disign of an antigenic peptide against leishmaniasis

Presenting Author: Sibiry Samake, UNIVERSITY OF BAMAKO, Mali
Seydou Doumbia, University of Bamako, Mali

Poster - B-054
Designing new kinase inhibitor derivatives as therapeutics against Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A docking and molecular dynamics simulation study

Presenting Author: Mohd Shahbaaz, University of Western Cape, South Africa
Anati Nkaule, University of Western Cape, South Africa
Alan Christoffels, University of Western Cape, South Africa
 

Poster - B-056
Transcriptomics-based Profiling Identifies Signaling Pathways Associated with Treatment Outcomes in Pancreatic Cancer

Presenting Author: Musalula Sinkala, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Darren Martin, University of Cape Town, South Africa
 

Poster - B-058
Pasteur_galaxy: An open and sustainable Galaxy instance for NGS data analysis

Presenting Author: Oussama Souiai, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Mohamed Alibi, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Ines Touiri, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Kais Ghedira, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia
Benkahla Alia, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, Tunisia

Poster - B-060
Establishing the framework for an African Genome Archive

Presenting Author: Jamie Southgate, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Alan Christoffels, University of the Western Cape, South Africa

Poster - B-062
microbiomeSeq: An R package for analysis of microbial communities in an environmental context.

Presenting Author: Alfred Ssekagiri, Makerere University Immunity and Infection Research Centre of Excellence, Uganda

Poster - B-064
Identification of Metabolic Pathways Using Atomic Group Tracking: A Constraint Programming Approach

Presenting Author: salihu suberu, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Chinwe Ekenna, University of Albany, United States
Angela Makolo, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Segun Fatumo, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, United Kingdom

Poster - B-066
Coupling a climate-based model with an agent based model for understanding and forecasting Rift Valley Fever Epidemics in Ferlo Region (Senegal).

Presenting Author: Paul Tandong, Cheikh Antao diop university, Senegal
Alassane Bah, University Dakar, Senegal

Poster - B-068
A Computational Biology Integrative Approach for Analysis of DNA-TF Interactions associated with epigentic modification

Presenting Author: Mohammad Tarek, Armed Forces College of Medicine, Egypt

Poster - B-070
Bioinformatics Master Program at the African Center of Excellence (ACE) in Bioinformatics at University of Bamako, Mali

Presenting Author: Mamadou WELE, University of Bamako, Mali
Seydou Doumbia, USTTB, Mali
Mahamadou Diakite, USTTB, Mali
Amadou Kone, USTTB, Mali
Abdoulaye Djimde, USTTB, Mali
Aoua Coulibaly, USTTB, Mali
Cheikna Cisse, USTTB, Mali
Adama D Keita, USTTB, Mali
Christopher Whalen, NIH/NIAID, United States
Darrell Hurt, NIH/NIAID, United States
Michael Tartakovsky, NIH/NIAID, United States

Poster - B-072
Maternal HIV status, gut microbiome and BCG immunogenicity in South African infants

Presenting Author: Jerome Wendoh Milimu, University of Cape town, South Africa
Bryan Brown, Duke University, United States
Kattie Lennard, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Donald Nyangahu, University of Cape Town, South Africa
William Cameron, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Canada
Alashle Abimiku, Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria
Nicola Mulder, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Clive M Gray, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Heather Jaspan, University of Cape Town, South Africa


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