Pathogen Genomic Surveillance In Asia: Findings From A 13 Country Assessment

Pathogen genomic surveillance in Asia: Findings from a 13 country assessment
Ruklanthi de Alwis – Duke-NUS Medical School Centre for Outbreak Preparedness

Date: 23 August 2023
Time: 14:00 – 15:00 UTC

We are thrilled to announce Episode 11 of the PHA4GE Genomic Horizons Webinar Series, featuring a talk by Assistant Professor Ruklanthi de Alwis from Duke-NUS Medical School Centre for Outbreak Preparedness. Ruklanthi shares her expertise and insights on “Pathogen genomic surveillance in Asia: Findings from a 13 country assessment”.

Ruklanthi (Rukie) de Alwis is the Deputy Director of the Center for Outbreak Preparedness (COP) and an Assistant Professor at the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Programme. Rukie is a viral immunologist and vaccinologist with over a decade of experience working on infectious diseases. Her research interests include antibody responses, surveillance, diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines against viral pathogens. She particularly values working in close collaboration with local and international partners, including low and middle-income countries.

Rukie recently joined the Duke-NUS Center for Outbreak Preparedness (COP), where she is leading and supporting several vaccine-related projects and genomics initiatives, including the Asia Pathogen Genomics Initiative (Asia PGI). Asia PGI is focuses on improving access to pathogen genomic sequencing to maximize public health utility. This work entails partnering with 14 Asian countries (mostly low-middle income) to conduct technical capacity development and collaborative research around various aspects governing pathogen genomics.

The webinar will take place on 23 August 2023 at 14:00 UTC and will last for approximately one hour. To register, simply click on the following link:

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Pathogen genomic surveillance in Asia: Findings from a 13 country assessment