African researchers are largely absent from global science — not due to lack of talent, but lack of tools. We close that gap with world-class bioinformatics training.
"African researchers don't need saving. They need skills. Bioinformatics is the equaliser — all you need is a laptop, an internet connection, and the right training to produce research that competes with any lab in the world."
From your first command line to publishing in international journals — we take you the full distance.
What it is, why it matters, and what you can do with a laptop and the right skills. No experience needed.
Tools, pipelines, and workflows for genomics and transcriptomics research. Self-paced with lifetime access.
The complete programme — genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics. Cohort-based with direct access to Dr. Ashraf.
Custom workshops for departments, research groups, NGOs, and health ministries across Africa.
"Before Noblekinbio I had years of wet lab data I couldn't analyse. Six weeks after the diploma, I submitted my first genomics paper."
"The training is built for African researchers — the examples, the context, the datasets. It doesn't feel imported from somewhere else."
"Dr. Ashraf explains things so clearly. Complex pipelines that took me months to figure out on my own — understood in days."
Join thousands of researchers building the skills to publish
world-class research from the continent.
Mosquito geneticist. Bioinformatician. Climate researcher. And someone who believes Africa's scientific story must be written by Africans.
Dr. Ashraf Akintola is a medical entomologist whose research sits at one of the most urgent intersections in modern science: how climate change is reshaping the genetic diversity of mosquitoes — and what that means for disease, human health, and the future of African communities.
His research isn't abstract. Mosquitoes are the world's deadliest animal. In Africa, where vector-borne disease still claims hundreds of thousands of lives annually, understanding how these insects are evolving under climate pressure is not a luxury — it is a survival question.
But Dr. Ashraf noticed something troubling: African researchers were largely absent from the global conversations about African genetics, African disease, and African futures. Not because of lack of talent. Because of a skills gap that no one was systematically closing.
That gap is why he founded Noblekinbio — to build the bioinformatics capacity that allows African scientists to stop being subjects of research, and start being its authors.
Genetic diversity of mosquito vectors across Africa
Climate change and vector evolution
Bioinformatics pipeline development for low-resource settings
Population genomics and disease epidemiology
Capacity building in computational biology across Africa
Grew up navigating the intersection of Islamic scholarship, community, and a deep curiosity about the natural world.
Specialised in the genetic diversity of mosquitoes and how climate change is influencing their evolution — research with direct implications for disease control across Africa.
Currently based in Daegu, South Korea, conducting research while building training programmes that reach across the African continent.
Launched to close the bioinformatics skills gap in Africa — giving researchers the computational tools to publish globally competitive research from any laptop, anywhere on the continent.
Published researcher in medical entomology, mosquito genetics, and the effects of climate change on vector evolution.
Trained over a thousand African researchers in bioinformatics — from students to faculty to health professionals.
Arabic poet and Islamic teacher who bridges faith, modern science, and community — on social media and in life.
Founder and builder — with ventures spanning bioinformatics, education, and community across Nigeria, Korea, and beyond.
"Africa has 60% of the world's greatest genetic diversity. We will not wait for the world to study it for us. We will build the scientists who study it themselves."
Join the next cohort of the 60-day bioinformatics diploma.
Every course is built for African researchers — practical, accessible, and designed to get you publishing.
What bioinformatics is, why it matters for Africa, and how to get started with just a laptop and internet connection. No prior coding experience needed.
Understand gene structure, function, and evolution. Analyse entire genomes and drive insights in medicine, agriculture, and biodiversity.
Study RNA transcripts to understand gene expression and regulation — aiding research in disease, development, and therapeutic targets.
The complete programme. Genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics — taught live with Dr. Ashraf over 60 days in a cohort of peers from across Africa.
Analyse proteins to identify structure, function, and interactions — advancing drug discovery and biomarker identification from your desktop.
Designed for researchers, health professionals, and data scientists looking to analyse complex health informatics data in clinical and public health settings.
Explore genetic variation and understand susceptibility to complex diseases — particularly relevant for African genetic diversity research.
Use computational tools to analyse chemical compounds, supporting drug design, discovery, and molecular interaction studies.
Custom workshops and training programmes for universities, research groups, NGOs, and health ministries. Tailored to your team's level and goals.
A structured, cohort-based programme that takes you from foundational skills to publishing-ready competence in 60 days. Taught live by Dr. Ashraf with a community of peers from across Africa.
Begin with our free intro course — no commitment, no experience needed.
Whether you're a researcher ready to enrol, a university exploring institutional training, or a journalist looking for an expert voice on African genomics — reach out.
Dr. Ashraf personally reviews all enquiries about the diploma programme and institutional training. For course support, our team responds within 2 business days.
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