Скачать или смотреть From Data Science to Policy Advocacy — Marissa Mutare’s Motivation (Zimbabwe)

Meet Marissa Wimbiso Anesu Mutare, a scientist from Zimbabwe whose journey into precision medicine began earlier this year — and immediately transformed her vision for the continent’s health future.

With a growing passion for data science, bioinformatics, and equitable precision medicine, Marissa is committed to ensuring that African populations, contexts, and communities are fully represented in genomic datasets and technologies.

In this inspiring testimonial, she shares:
🔹 How she transitioned her career after discovering precision medicine
🔹 Why African-centered data is essential for meaningful healthcare solutions
🔹 Her passion for policy fluency and evidence-based decision-making
🔹 The need to evaluate and anticipate how genomic policies adapt as science and technology evolve
🔹 Why she believes the PAPERI Policy Advocacy Course is the right next step

Her determination and her love for the continent are clear:
Africa’s future is in safe hands because of this generation.
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About PAPERI: PAPERI is dedicated to empowering African scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers with the knowledge and tools necessary to harness PGS for precision medicine and public health advancements. Our initiative is driven by a commitment to education, research, and advocacy, ensuring that Africa remains at the forefront of genetic research and its applications.

Our Vision: "To establish PAPERI as the premier platform advancing Polygenic Scores (PGS) education, fostering research collaboration, and promoting ethical practices across Africa. Our vision is to drive innovation and enhance health outcomes continent-wide by integrating genetic research and health policies."

Our Mission: "Our mission is to promote PGS literacy, facilitate collaborative research efforts, and advocate for ethical standards in genetic research across Africa. Through educational initiatives, strategic research partnerships, and proactive policy advocacy, we aim to empower African scientists, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to harness PGS for precision medicine and public health advancements."

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