Opportunities

1. The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) is an intergovernmental organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya that carries out research and training in sustainable management of insects (arthropods) for improving comprehensive health and agricultural productivity in the tropics (www.icipe.org).

The CRISPR/Cas9 system has in the last years revolutionized genetic studies in many organisms and opened up new avenues for gene therapy and pest control. The main power of this genome editing tool lies in its simplicity, cost efficiency and easy implementation. Despite its high impact and importance for e.g. mosquito pest control, this system has not yet set foot on the African continent.