Videos

Watch a live demo of the electronic application process through the Application Submission System & Interface for Submission Tracking (ASSIST) system.

Presenter: Laurie Roman, Customer Service Manager for eSubmissions, ASSIST & CRIMS electronic Research Administration, Office of Extramural Research, NIH.

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

Hear advice from researchers who have successfully applied for and received NIH funding.

Presenter:
Rajesh Vedanthan, Associate Professor, New York University Langone Shivani Patel, Assistant Professor, Emory University

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive session focusing on training data science leaders in Africa, including the challenges, opportunities, and impact of training efforts.

Moderator:
Martin Were, Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics, Vanderbilt University; Founding Director, Institute of Biomedical Informatics, Moi University, Kenya

Panelists:
- Mahadia Tunga, Co-founder and Director of Capacity Development, Tanzania dLab
- Ignace Kabano, Head of Training, African Center of Excellence in Data Science, University of Rwanda
- Amel Ghoulia, Scientific Community Coordinator, Exaptive for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- Jeremie Zoueu, National Polytechnic Institute, Côte d’Ivoire; African Spectral Imaging Network (AFSIN)

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive session focusing on biomedical data ecosystems, frameworks, best practices and lessons learned to establish the next-generation platform infrastructure to make data more discoverable and accessible, and foster a collaborative research community.

Moderator:
Katherine Lawrence, Research Area Specialist Lead and Research Investigator, University of Michigan

Panelists:
- Nicola Mulder, Professor and head of the Computational Biology, University of Cape Town; PI of H3ABioNet
- Benedict Paten, Associate Professor, Biomolecular Engineering, UCSC
- Geoffrey Siwo, Research Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame
- Russ Taylor, Professor of Astronomy, University of Cape Town
- Susan Veldsman, Director, Scholarly Publishing Unit, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

The SPARC Plug vlog’s Tools & Tech video series features SPARC-funded research tools and technologies. In our fifth video, learn how researchers can bounce light waves off of nerves to build 2-D and 3-D images of nerve structures! These tools and techniques could potentially be used in the future to manipulate peripheral nerves and their electrical signals to help improve treatment of diseases and conditions such as hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, type II diabetes, and more. Learn more about SPARC-funded research projects at https://go.usa.gov/xyFmD

The SPARC program is a trans-NIH effort managed by the NIH Common Fund in the Office of the Director and supported by NIBIB, NINDS, NIDDK, and NCATS. Learn more about the NIH SPARC program at https://go.usa.gov/xyFmQ

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive session focusing on harnessing innovation and entrepreneurship in Data Science for health research in Africa.

Moderator:
Roger Glass, Director, Fogarty International Center, NIH

Panelists:
- Gregory Gamula, Dean of Engineering, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
- Andrea (Andi) Gobin, Director of Invention Education & Lecturer, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health, Rice University
- Robert Karanja, CEO, Villgro Kenya
- Fadhili Chacha Marwa, CEO, Enzi Health
- Theresa Mkandawire, Associate Professor, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
- Elioda Tumwesigye, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Uganda

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive session focusing on Ethical, Legal, & Social Implications (ELSI) of Data Science for health research in Africa.

Introduction:
Joshua Gordon, Director, National Institute of Mental Health, NIH

Moderator:
Pamela Andanda, Professor of Law, University of Witwatersrand

Panelists:
Clement Adebamowo, Professor, University of Maryland Medical School
Josephine Agyeman-Duah, Doctoral Researcher, University of Oxford
Rosemary Musesengwa, Senior Researcher, University of Oxford

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive session focusing on the importance of partnerships for Data Science and Health research in Africa.

Moderator:
Patricia Brennan, Director, National Library of Medicine, NIH

Panelists:
- Brian Gitta, CEO and Co-Founder, Matibabu and Think IT
- Catherine Kyobutungi, Executive Director, African Population and Health Research Center
- Julie Makani, Associate Professor in the Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
- Beatrice Murage, Senior Scientist, Philips
- Aisha Walcott-Bryant, Research Manager at IBM Research Africa

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In coordination with the launch of the DS-I Africa program, NIH is hosting a Virtual Symposium Platform, which offers a series of interactive panel discussions featuring information on the funding opportunity announcements, cross-cutting topics of importance to the initiative, and relevant scientific issues. In this session, attendees participated in an interactive funding opportunities Q&A panel featuring DS-I Africa program officers.

Panelists:

- Laura Povlich, Program Officer, Fogarty International Center (FIC), NIH
- Brad Newsome, Program Officer, FIC, NIH
- Jay Churchill, Health Scientist Administrator, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), NIH
- Tiffani Lash, Program Director of Division of Health Informatics Technologies (Informatics) at National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), NIH
- Ishwar Chandramouliswaran, Program Director of Office of Data Science and Emerging Technologies at National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

This panel consists of data science and innovation educators who discuss their experiences training data science leaders in Africa, including the challenges, opportunities, and impact of training efforts. Speakers discuss unique training approaches for promoting diversity, open science, collaboration, interdisciplinarity and entrepreneurship in data science communities.

Panelists:

- Mahadia Tunga, Co-founder and Director of Capacity Development, Tanzania dLab
- Ignace Kabano, Head of Training, African Center of Excellence in Data Science, University of Rwanda
- Amel Ghoulia, Scientific Community Coordinator. Exaptive for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- Jeremie Zoueu, National Polytechnic Institute, Côte d’Ivoire; African Spectral Imaging Network (AFSIN)

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

In this panel, speakers share their perspectives on the evolving landscape of multi-faceted digital technology and the importance of integrating an ELSI framework in conducting data science research. Speakers offer examples of specific topics that can, and should be considered in the design of data science research projects to ensure the ethical, legal, and social implications of this research are thoughtfully considered and incorporated at all phases of the research endeavor.

Panelists:

- Clement Adebamowo, Professor, University of Maryland Medical School
- Josephine Agyeman-Duah, Doctoral Researcher, University of Oxford
- Rosemary Musesengwa, Senior Researcher, University of Oxford

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

This panel brings together relevant speakers and panelists to discuss biomedical data ecosystems, frameworks, best practices and lessons learned to establish the next-generation platform infrastructure to make data more discoverable and accessible, and foster a collaborative research community. Expert presenters and panelists from academia, industry, non-profit and governmental sectors discuss technology solutions as well as the importance to partnerships.

Panelists:

- Nicola Mulder, Professor and head of the Computational Biology, University of Cape Town; PI of H3ABioNet
- Benedict Paten, Associate Professor, Biomolecular Engineering, UCSC
- Geoffrey Siwo, Research Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame
- Russ Taylor, Professor of Astronomy, University of Cape Town
- Susan Veldsman, Director, Scholarly Publishing Unit, Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf)

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

Across Africa, innovators and entrepreneurs are transforming a broad range of sectors, including health. This video features emerging innovators and entrepreneurs who are utilizing new approaches, technologies, business models, and partnerships to dramatically change how health solutions are developed and delivered.

Featured speakers:
- Roger Glass, Director, Fogarty International Center, NIH
- Andrea (Andi) Gobin, Director of Invention Education & Lecturer, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health, Rice University
- Gregory Gamula, Dean of Engineering, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
- Theresa Mkandawire, Associate Professor, University of Malawi, The Polytechnic
- Robert Karanja, CEO, Villgro Kenya
- Fadhili Chacha Marwa, CEO, Enzi Health

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

Dr. Julie Makani presents cutting edge approaches to harness data science to conduct research and improve health in sickle cell disease in Africa from the perspective of an academic researcher in Tanzania. She emphasizes the role of genomics and the importance of partnerships in health, education, and research as well as the need for equity in health research.

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...

The webinar will review the purpose and objectives of the Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs), application process, grants management advice, and tips from NIH grant recipients. All prospective applicants are invited to participate.

This webinar is part of a larger DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform, an interactive, online resource which includes a collection of networking tools and online events that engage participants in robust scientific discussions and facilitate networking across disciplines, sectors, and geographies. The platform includes keynote videos, interactive panels with leading data scientists, and a Virtual Forum that enables participants to interact with each other.

Learn more about the program and any current funding opportunities: https://commonfund.nih.gov/AfricaData

Learn more about the DS-I Africa Virtual Symposium Platform: https://commonfund.nih.gov/africadata...