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SUMMARY:Biobanks and Genomics in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Emerging Opportunities for Research and Health Economics Webinar & Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar! \nThis panel discussion will feature short presentations from Professor Segun Fatumo (Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary University of London and Head of Non-Communicable Disease Genomics at the MRC Uganda Research Unit) and Professor Zhu Chen (College of Economics and Management\, China Agricultural University\, Beijing). The speakers will highlight emerging opportunities in biobanks and genomics\, particularly in low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings. The panel discussion will then explore how biobank and genomic platforms and data can be leveraged to inform health economic analysis and policy decision-making in LMICs\, followed by an open discussion and concluding remarks. \nModerator: Professor Zanfina Ademi\, Monash University \nPresentation 1:\nName: Professor Segun Fatumo\nRole & organization: Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary University of London and Head of Non-Communicable Disease Genomics at the MRC Uganda Research Unit\nBio: Professor Segun Fatumo is a globally recognised genomic epidemiologist advancing equitable human genomics research. He is Professor and Chair of Genomic Diversity at Queen Mary University of London and Head of Non-Communicable Disease Genomics at the MRC Uganda Research Unit. His work focuses on genetic determinants of cardiometabolic disease and kidney disease in diverse ancestry populations. He leads major initiatives including KidneyGenAfrica\, BCX-Africa and the Nigerian 100K Genome Project\, supported by international funders such as the MRC\, NIH and Wellcome Trust. Professor Fatumo is widely published\, serves on global advisory boards\, contributes to genomics policy and capacity building in Africa\, and is a frequent keynote speaker and media commentator\nAbstract: The Uganda Genome Resource (UGR) is a well-characterized genomic biobank derived from the long-standing Uganda General Population Cohort\, comprising genotype data (~5\,000 individuals) and whole-genome sequencing (~2\,000 individuals) across 10 ethno-linguistic groups. With rich phenotypic data spanning communicable and non-communicable diseases\, UGR provides a unique platform for advancing genomics\, multi-omics integration\, and precision medicine in African populations. It enables discovery of population-specific variants\, improved disease risk prediction\, and deeper biological insights across diverse ancestries. These opportunities position UGR as a critical resource not only for scientific discovery but also for generating evidence to inform cost-effective health economic strategies and policy decisions in LMICs. \nPresentation 2:\nName: Professor Chen Zhu\nRole & organization: College of Economics and Management\, China Agricultural University\, Beijing\nBio: Chen Zhu is a Professor at the College of Economics and Management\, China Agricultural University. She received her Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from the University of Connecticut and her B.S. in Biology from Nanjing University. She currently serves as an Associate Editor for Agribusiness and an Editorial Board Member of Scientific Reports. Dr. Zhu has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in economics\, public health\, and interdisciplinary journals. Her research focuses on genoeconomics\, integrating genetic and socioeconomic data to better understand human capital formation\, health behaviors\, and economic decision-making\, with particular interest in applications to rural development and health policy in China. Website: https://zhuchencau.wordpress.com/cv/\nAbstract: This talk introduces a pilot Human Capital and Genoeconomics Survey conducted among rural households in China since 2019. The survey combines rich socioeconomic information\, including human capital\, health behaviors\, fertility\, and household decision-making\, with individual genetic data for about 800 participants in rural China. Using this dataset\, she will explore how genomic variation interacts with environmental conditions\, nutrition\, and local economic contexts to shape health and socioeconomic outcomes. She will argue that small- and medium-scale genomic surveys linked to detailed socioeconomic data can complement large biobanks\, offering a practical framework for advancing genoeconomics research and informing health and development policy in low- and middle-income country settings.
URL:https://healtheconomics.org/event/biobanks-and-genomics-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-emerging-opportunities-for-research-and-health-economics-webinar-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:ASHEcon 2026 Annual Conference
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SUMMARY:Development Assistance for Health at a Crossroads: Navigating Aid Cuts\, Fragility\, and Financing Trade-offs for Universal Health Coverage
DESCRIPTION:Add to Calendar! \nGlobal health financing is at a turning point. With DAH projected to decline by at least 20% from 2025\, low-income and fragile states face acute risks to essential health services — from HIV and maternal health to supply chains and health information systems. \nJoin us for a webinar bringing together researchers and practitioners to explore the evidence: What do we know about the impact of DAH on health outcomes? What can country experiences like Nigeria tell us about navigating these shifts? And what financing trade-offs must be made to keep UHC within reach? \nThe Webinar will be moderated by Peter Binyaruka (Ifakara Health Institute) and will be featuring presentations by Newton Chagoma (University of Birmingham)\, Jacopo Gabani (World Bank)\, Felix Obi (Results for Development\, Nigeria)\, Sakshi Mohan (University of York)\, and Sophie Witter (Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh). \nSpeakers \nPeter Binyaruka – Health Economist\, Ifakara Health Institute \n  \n  \n  \nNewton Chagoma – Research Fellow\, University of Birmingham \n  \n  \n  \nJacopo Gabani – World Bank\, Health Economist \n  \n  \n  \nFelix Obi – Country Director for Nigeria & Senior Program Director\, Global Health Practice\, Results for Development (R4D) \n  \n  \n  \nSakshi Mohan – Research Fellow\, Centre for Health Economics (CHE)\, University of York \n  \n  \n\nSophie Witter – Professor of International Health Financing and Health Systems\, Queen Margaret University\, Edinburgh \n 
URL:https://healtheconomics.org/event/development-assistance-for-health-at-a-crossroads-navigating-aid-cuts-fragility-and-financing-trade-offs-for-universal-health-coverage/
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