Apr 29, 2024By Future African Scientist
Exploring the Science and Business of Biotechnology: A Lecture Series by Professor Harvey Lodish
The Future African Scientist community has embarked on an enlightening journey through the realms of biotechnology, led by none other than Professor Harvey Lodish from MIT.
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biotechnologyJan 27, 2026By Future African Scientist
Applications Are Open for FAS BioCamp 2026
FAS BioCamp 2026 is open for applications — a two-week intensive where Africa's most ambitious scientists learn to build a biotech company, from idea to proof-of-concept. Apply by Feb 28.
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researchDec 18, 2025By Future African Scientist
Mapping the Market for African-Made Lab Consumables: Inside the 2025 FAS Bioscience Market Analysis Fellowship
The 2025 FAS Bioscience Market Analysis Fellowship has concluded — 80 fellows across 12 African countries mapping the demand for locally manufactured, research-grade lab consumables.
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biotechnologyMay 28, 2026By Future African Scientist
An Update on FAS BioCamp 2026: Moving to a Virtual Format
With an Ebola outbreak declared a public health emergency in the Kampala area, FAS BioCamp 2026 will now run virtually. The program continues — the safety of our fellows and faculty comes first.
Read moreAug 20, 2024By Future African Scientist
Empowering Africa’s Future Through Biotechnology: A Glimpse into the Future African Scientist Biotech Pitch Event
The Future African Scientist Biotech Pitch Event showcased Africa's first biotech startups, with innovations tackling river blindness, prostate cancer, and antibiotic resistance.
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biotechnologyJun 22, 2026By Future African Scientist
From Scientist to Founder: Suman Lal at the FAS Biocamp
At the 2026 FAS Biocamp, Suman Lal, who builds companies out of deep science for a living, showed the cohort how research becomes a venture, and why the customer conversation cannot wait.
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