Welcome to BBi, a cutting-edge platform for bioinformatics and computational biology. Hosted at Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, BurkinaBioinfo is committed to advancing genomic research through state-of-the-art tools, expertise, and training. Our mission is to empower the scientific community by providing innovative bioinformatics solutions that support biological data interpretation, groundbreaking research, and capacity-building in OMICs and bioinformatics.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Resources: Access to a wide range of bioinformatics tools.
- Customized Workflows: Development of tailored analysis pipelines.
- Expert Consultation: Support for data interpretation and research projects.
- Training Programs: Personalized training for researchers, students, and professionals.
Mission
At BurkinaBioinfo, our mission is to drive impactful discoveries in genomics and related fields through high-quality bioinformatics services and training. We aim to be a hub of innovation, empowering researchers, academics, and professionals with cutting-edge tools and expertise.
Services
- Advanced Tools: Access to state-of-the-art bioinformatics software and resources.
- Customized Workflows: Development of tailored analysis pipelines and workflows.
- Training Programs: Sessions covering OMICs and bioinformatics methodologies.
- Consultation Services: Expert support for research projects and data analysis.
Who Can Benefit?
Our platform is designed for:
- Researchers and Academics: Supporting projects at every stage.
- Students: At all levels of education, from undergraduates to Ph.D. candidates.
- Professionals: From both public and private sectors.
- Anyone: Requiring bioinformatics expertise or resources.
Coordination
The BurkinaBioinfo platform is managed by faculty members from Université Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UJKZ) and researchers from the National Center for Scientific and Technological Research (CNRST). Together, they bring expertise and dedication to support innovation in bioinformatics.
For more information, visit the BBi website.
Contact
For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, contact us at: bioinfo@ujkz.bf
Our Publications
We actively contribute to the advancement of bioinformatics and computational biology through impactful scientific publications. Here is one of our latest contributions:
Ezechiel B Tibiri, Palwende R Boua, Issiaka Soulama, Christine Dubreuil-Tranchant, Ndomassi Tando, Charlotte Tollenaere, Christophe Brugidou, Romaric K Nanema, Fidèle Tiendrebeogo. Challenges and opportunities of developing bioinformatics platforms in Africa: the case of BurkinaBioinfo at Joseph Ki-Zerbo University, Burkina Faso. Briefings in Bioinformatics, Volume 26, Issue 1, January 2025, bbaf040. https://doi.org/10.1093/bib/bbaf040
