NUST to host first cancer genomics conference

  • 1 Day Ago - 2025-08-06 12:00:00
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in partnership with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, will host a three-day cancer genomics conference from 24 to 26 September 2025 at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek.
As the second leading cause of death worldwide, and a growing public health crisis in sub-Saharan Africa, cancer demands urgent innovation in healthcare responses. Titled ‘Harnessing Functional Genomics in Cancer Research: Opportunities for Diagnosis and Treatment’, the event aims to explore the expanding role of genomics in improving cancer diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes across Africa.
The programme will feature keynote lectures, scientific sessions, and hands-on workshops, including a pre-conference for early-career scientists and a Vice-Chancellor's public lecture. Renowned experts from institutions across the globe will engage with Namibian clinicians, researchers, policymakers, and students to explore how cancer genomics can drive innovation and improve patient care.
The conference is endorsed by the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine, and is supported by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Namibia Institute of Pathology, and the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology.
Event details:
• Pre-conference: 23 September 2025, High-Tech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS), NUST Lower Campus, 08:00 to 16:00.
• Vice-Chancellor’s public lecture: Mining Auditorium, NUST Lower Campus, 18:00 to 19:30.
• Conference: 24 to 26 September 2025, Hilton Hotel, Windhoek, 08:00 to 17:00.