The Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN): Applying Genomic technologies to probe host factors important to the progression of HIV and HIV-tuberculosis infection in sub-Saharan Africa [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Here, we describe how the Collaborative African Genomics Network (CAfGEN) of the Human Heredity and Health in Africa (H3Africa) consortium is using genomics to probe host genetic factors important to the progression of HIV and HIV-tuberculosis (TB) coinfection in sub-Saharan Africa.   Th...

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Main Authors: Gerald Mboowa, Savannah Mwesigwa, Eric Katagirya, Gaone Retshabile, Busisiwe C. Mlotshwa, Lesedi Williams, Adeodata Kekitiinwa, David Kateete, Eddie Wampande, Misaki Wayengera, Betty Nsangi Kintu, Grace P. Kisitu, Samuel Kyobe, Chester W. Brown, Neil A. Hanchard, Graeme Mardon, Moses Joloba, Gabriel Anabwani, Ed Pettitt, Masego Tsimako-Johnstone, Ishmael Kasvosve, Koketso Maplanka, Sununguko W. Mpoloka, Makhosazana Hlatshwayo, Mogomotsi Matshaba
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-06-01
Series:AAS Open Research
Online Access:https://aasopenresearch.org/articles/1-3/v2