Africa Startup Series Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong, 54gene - There Really Hasnt Been Human Genomics Infrastructure In Africa | #345

Published: Aug. 30, 2021, 5 p.m.

b'In episode 345, we welcome our guest, Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong guest is the founder of 54gene, a company pioneering the inclusion of the African genome in research.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nIn today\\u2019s episode, we\\u2019re talking about genetics. Less than 3% of genomic data represented in research is from African populations and Abasi is changing that. He walks us through the origin story of the company and the ins and outs of what it\\u2019s like to both gather and analyze genetic data. Then Abasi shares the process of partnering with pharmaceutical companies and what the long-term prospects of the company are.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nPlease enjoy this episode with 54gene\\u2019s Abasi Ene-Obong.\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n-----\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nFollow Meb on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube\\nFor detailed show notes, click here\\nTo learn more about our funds and follow us, subscribe to our\\xa0mailing list\\xa0or visit us at cambriainvestments.com\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\n-----\\n\\xa0\\n\\xa0\\nToday\\u2019s episode is sponsored by The Idea Farm. The Idea Farm gives you access to over $100,000 worth of investing research, the kind usually read by only the world\\u2019s largest institutions, funds, and money managers. Join today and get access to quarterly CAPE ratios, an excel quant backtester and the entire research library.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'