The African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) is a transformative, 36-month initiative designed to establish Africa’s premier centre of excellence in vector genomics. Anchored at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon, AVecGen will feature cutting-edge genomics and bioinformatics infrastructure, positioning CRID as the continent’s leading regional reference hub for malaria vector…
Sleeping sickness, a deadly disease transmitted by tsetse flies, poses a significant threat to millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. While current control methods such as insecticide treatments, can be effective, the flies often return, perpetuating the cycle of transmission. This study explores a new method called paratransgenesis where scientists from the Centre…
On May 16th 2025, Prof. Charles Wondji, Principal Investigator, initiated the construction of the African Centre for Vector Genomics (AVecGen) building at CRID. Funded by the Gates Foundation, this project aims to establish state-of-the-art genomics and bioinformatics facilities at CRID. It will serve as a regional reference hub for malaria vector control research, supporting the…