The H3Africa policy framework: Negotiating fairness in genomics

Jantina de Vries; Paulina Tindana; Katherine Littler; Michèle Ramsay; Charles Rotimi; Akin Abayomi; Nicola Mulder; Bongani M. Mayosi

doi:10.1016/j.tig.2014.11.004

The H3Africa policy framework: Negotiating fairness in genomics

Jantina de Vries
, Paulina Tindana
, Katherine Littler
, Michèle Ramsay
, Charles Rotimi
, Akin Abayomi
, Nicola Mulder
, Bongani M. Mayosi

University of Cape Town
University for Development Studies Ghana
Wellcome Trust
School of Pathology
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Center for Research on Genomics and Global Health
Stellenbosch University
Faculty of Health Sciences

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Abstract

Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) research seeks to promote fair collaboration between scientists in Africa and those from elsewhere. Here, we outline how concerns over inequality and exploitation led to a policy framework that places a firm focus on African leadership and capacity building as guiding principles for African genomics research.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	117-119
Number of pages	3
Journal	Trends in Genetics
Volume	31
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tig.2014.11.004
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2015
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Africa
Ethics
Fairness
Genomics
H3Africa

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