Aug 25, 2026 |
Gorongosa National Park will hold a free training programme in molecular biology and applied genetics for young Mozambicans, with applications open until 30 August.
The training in biodiversity research is organised by Gorongosa's Science Department and includes a full scholarship for selected participants, as the institution reports. The initiative is open to young Mozambicans with an interest in science, genetics, wildlife or environmental conservation.
The workshop will be led by doctoral candidate lecturer Raul Chomela, with support from the E.O. Wilson Laboratory team, and focuses on techniques used to identify, study and protect species through genetic analysis.
According to Gorongosa National Park, the programme covers the fundamentals of molecular biology and applied genetics, their uses in biodiversity and conservation research, and some of the scientific approaches currently used in this kind of field and laboratory work.
The E.O. Wilson Laboratory, responsible for part of the training, is the first permanent synoptic collection of flora and fauna installed in a protected area in Africa, with DNA extraction capabilities and digital specimen records, according to Gorongosa's official website.
The laboratory is named after biologist Edward O. Wilson, one of the most influential figures in global biodiversity conservation, who closely supported Gorongosa National Park's restoration process from the start of the institution's science project.
Gorongosa National Park refers those interested in applying to the detailed document available on its official website, which lists the selection criteria and application process.
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