Annette UWINEZA

ANNETTE UWINEZA Annette Uwineza is a Rwandan medical doctor, human geneticist, researcher, and university professor whose work focuses on genetic disorders, particularly rare neurodevelopmental conditions affecting children. She has been affiliated with the University of Rwanda and Rwanda's Center for Human Genetics for many years. Early education and medical training Dr. Uwineza studied Medicine at the former National University of Rwanda (NUR), completing her Bachelor's degree in General Medicine in 2008. In the same year, she joined the university as an Assistant Lecturer at the Center of Human Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine. She subsequently pursued doctoral studies in Medical Sciences, specializing in Human Genetics, at the University of Liège in Belgium from 2011 to 2015. Her doctoral research investigated the genetic causes of intellectual disability among Rwandan patients using advanced molecular techniques, including array-CGH, genotyping, and whole-exome sequencing. Her quotes Gender equality in science will allow women to contribute fully to the development of science-based solutions. Annette Uwineza, a scientist committed to human genetics Afrik.com (September 19, 2026) Using advanced genomic techniques can identify the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to these conditions. Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium The NewTimes (September 19, 2026) I would like to develop an application that would allow the collection and enrichment of scientific data on the origins of genetic diseases in Africa. Annette Uwineza, a scientist committed to human genetics Afrik.com (September 19, 2026)