Join today’s conversation with 3 of BWCB’s stellar African scientists: Winfred Gatua, MS(BWCB Regional Representative, Africa/Europe; Ph.D. Student at the University of Bristol, UK), Nadia Harerimana (Associate Computational Scientist, Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC) and Ruth Nanjala, MS (Africa-Oxford, Kennedy, and Clarendon Scholar and Ph.D. Student). We discuss the opportunities and challenges of studying computational biology abroad as an African scientist and share tips and tricks for navigating this pathway for those looking to leave Africa to develop skills in computational biology.

• Nadia Harerimana; US training resources for international students:

  • Microsoft Ph.D. Research Fellowship

  • HHMI Gilliam Fellowship

  • Fulbright Program

  • PD Soros Fellowship for New Americans

• Winfred Gatua; General resource for finding an international PhD

  • https://www.findaphd.com/

• Ruth Nanjala; UK training resources for international students

  • https://www.findamasters.com/

  • Clarendon Scholarship

  • Kennedy Trust Scholarship

  • Africa-Oxford Initiative

The Black Women in Computational Biology Network is a global community of Black women scientists advancing biology through a computational lens. With over 200 members from 4 continents, we increase opportunities for collaboration, professional development, and science communication to change the face of integrative biosciences across the globe. The BlackInCompBio series highlights Black scientists from a variety of professional backgrounds and their stories.

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Hosts & Producers: Winfred Gatua and Jenea Adams

Music: Sunshower by LATASHA, YouTube Music Library

Listen with subtitles: https://youtu.be/uOugKW4yFdI