UCT Receives $1.6M Grant for AI Pharmacogenomics Initiative
The University of Cape Town has received a $1.6 million grant from Google.org to create AfriPGx-AI, an AI platform mapping genetic variations affecting medicine metabolism in African populations.
The University of Cape Town (UCT) has secured a grant of US$1.6 million (approximately R26.4 million) from Google.org to develop an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform called AfriPGx-AI. This platform aims to enhance medical treatment for African patients by mapping genetic variations that affect how their bodies metabolize medicines. UCT was chosen as one of only 17 organizations worldwide from over 3,000 applicants for the Google.org Impact Challenge: AI for Science, highlighting the project's importance and potential impact on healthcare in Africa. The total funding available for selected organizations is US$36 million.
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