The African Genome Center (AGC) Ben Guerir Campus, hosted within Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, specializes in cutting-edge genomics research and capacity building for the African continent. Established to drive the African Genome Project, it focuses on sequencing diverse African genomes to unlock potentials in biodiversity conservation, agriculture, health, and bioeconomy. The campus features advanced infrastructure for high-throughput sequencing, bioinformatics, and genome editing, supporting interdisciplinary research and training programs tailored for African scientists.
In addition to research, the campus delivers specialized graduate-level training, postdoctoral fellowships, and workshops on genomics tools, bioinformatics pipelines, and data analysis, training hundreds of African researchers annually. These programs emphasize hands-on experience with state-of-the-art facilities, fostering expertise in next-generation sequencing and computational biology essential for Africa's bioeconomy.
