Wafaa Rashed, Chair and Founder of PAPERI, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Shaping the Future of Genetics Policy in Africa!
Meet Firas Zemzem from Tunisia, a proud participant of the Policy Advocacy in Genetics and Genomics course by PAPERI!
In his powerful reflection, Firas shares how this course transformed his understanding of policy advocacy in genetics – helping him recognize its critical role in ensuring ethical, impactful scientific advancements.
Key Takeaways from His Experience:
– Policy advocacy is vital in shaping genetics research and its applications for societal benefit.
– Understanding regulations, institutions, and policies empowers future advocates to drive meaningful change.
– Science alone isn’t enough – effective communication, coalition-building, and policymaker engagement are key.
– Education is a journey, not just a goal – broadening perspectives and reinforcing ethical responsibilities.
Watch his full reflection here.
– PAPERI is dedicated to training and equipping Africa’s next generation of genetics and genomics policy leaders.
– Are you passionate about driving policy change in genetics? Stay tuned for our next cohort!
– A special thank you to the PAPERI team, faculty, and participants for making this transformative experience possible!”