Prof. Macoura Gadji
Hematology · FMPO, UCAD
Contributes expertise in hematological phenotyping, laboratory science and the interpretation of population-level biological markers.
macoura_gadji@yahoo.ca
People behind the science
Research team
A multidisciplinary collaboration bringing together genetics, hematology, anthropology, bioinformatics and population health.
Principal Investigator
Prof. Rokhaya Ndiaye Diallo
PharmD, PhD, Professor of Genetics
Head of the Human Genetics Unit at the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odonto-Stomatology, Cheikh Anta Diop University. She leads the scientific direction, national coordination and long-term vision of SEN-GENOME.
Co-investigators
Multidisciplinary expertise
Dr Alioune Dème
Socio-Anthropology · FLSH, UCAD
Supports the project’s ethnolinguistic, historical and community dimensions, helping ensure culturally informed participant engagement.
alioune.deme@ucad.edu.sn
Dr Amadou Gaye
Genomics · Meharry Medical College
Provides international expertise in genomics, computational analysis and the design of strategies for population-scale sequencing.
amadou.gaye@mmc.edu
Institutional collaboration
Rooted in Senegal’s research ecosystem
The project is carried by Cheikh Anta Diop University through the Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odonto-Stomatology, with support from the National Academy of Sciences and Techniques of Senegal.
Future phases will continue to involve clinicians, bioinformaticians, laboratory professionals, community partners, policymakers and students.