TY - JOUR
T1 - Bioinformatics proficiency among African students
AU - Akintola, Ashraf Akintayo
AU - Aborode, Abdullahi Tunde
AU - Hamza, Muhammed Taofiq
AU - Amakiri, Augustine
AU - Moore, Benjamin
AU - Abdulai, Suliat
AU - Iyiola, Oluyinka Ajibola
AU - Sulaimon, Lateef Adegboyega
AU - Effiong, Effiong
AU - Ogunyemi, Adedeji
AU - Dosunmu, Boluwatife
AU - Maigoro, Abdulkadir Yusif
AU - Lawal, Opeyemi
AU - Raheem, Kayode
AU - Hwang, Ui Wook
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2024 Akintola, Aborode, Hamza, Amakiri, Moore, Abdulai, Iyiola, Sulaimon, Effiong, Ogunyemi, Dosunmu, Maigoro, Lawal, Raheem and Hwang.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Bioinformatics, the interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and data analysis, plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of life sciences. In the African context, where the diversity of biological resources and healthcare challenges is substantial, fostering bioinformatics literacy and proficiency among students is important. This perspective provides an overview of the state of bioinformatics literacy among African students, highlighting the significance, challenges, and potential solutions in addressing this critical educational gap. It proposes various strategies to enhance bioinformatics literacy among African students. These include expanding educational resources, fostering collaboration between institutions, and engaging students in research projects. By addressing the current challenges and implementing comprehensive strategies, African students can harness the power of bioinformatics to contribute to innovative solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, ultimately advancing the continent’s scientific capabilities and improving the quality of life for her people. In conclusion, promoting bioinformatics literacy among African students is imperative for the continent’s scientific development and advancing frontiers of biological research.
AB - Bioinformatics, the interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and data analysis, plays a pivotal role in advancing our understanding of life sciences. In the African context, where the diversity of biological resources and healthcare challenges is substantial, fostering bioinformatics literacy and proficiency among students is important. This perspective provides an overview of the state of bioinformatics literacy among African students, highlighting the significance, challenges, and potential solutions in addressing this critical educational gap. It proposes various strategies to enhance bioinformatics literacy among African students. These include expanding educational resources, fostering collaboration between institutions, and engaging students in research projects. By addressing the current challenges and implementing comprehensive strategies, African students can harness the power of bioinformatics to contribute to innovative solutions in healthcare, agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, ultimately advancing the continent’s scientific capabilities and improving the quality of life for her people. In conclusion, promoting bioinformatics literacy among African students is imperative for the continent’s scientific development and advancing frontiers of biological research.
KW - Africa
KW - bioinformatics
KW - literacy
KW - students
KW - training
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85197516578&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.3389/fbinf.2024.1328714
DO - 10.3389/fbinf.2024.1328714
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85197516578
SN - 2673-7647
VL - 4
JO - Frontiers in Bioinformatics
JF - Frontiers in Bioinformatics
M1 - 1328714
ER -
