Chinese Genomics Training: BGI to Empower Pakistani Scientists
Chinese Genomics Training is entering a new phase as Beijing Genomics Institute (BGI) announces formal collaboration to train young scientists from Pakistan. This strategic move aims to build capacity in health diagnostics and genomic research as part of a broader Belt and Road partnership.
During a visit to BGI headquarters in Shenzhen, China, on June 16, 2025, Qaiser Nawab, Chairman of the Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development (BRISD), discussed bilateral cooperation in science, health, and technology with BGI leadership.
BGI’s Global Footprint Reaches Pakistan
Mao Zhixia, BGI’s Senior Official for South Asia, briefed Nawab on the institute’s evolution into the world’s largest genomics research body. He shared BGI’s achievements in gene sequencing, health diagnostics, and pandemic preparedness, which will now extend into Chinese Genomics Training for Pakistani youth.
The initiative will include:
Structured training programs
Genomic data science skill development
Technological support for hospitals and labs in Pakistan
Building Capacity Through Chinese Genomics Training
The core mission of this partnership is to promote Chinese Genomics Training across BRI countries. Pakistani researchers will benefit from state-of-the-art labs, mentorship, and exposure to real-world projects in precision medicine and biotechnology.
“This collaboration is a game-changer,” said Qaiser Nawab. “It places Pakistani youth at the center of a new global wave of scientific innovation.”
Bridging Innovation Gaps in the Global South
In addition to training, BGI and BRISD aim to address health system gaps in developing countries by:
Modernizing diagnostics
Supporting public health innovation
Creating academic linkages in genomics
Institutions like NUST and LUMS are also integrating genomics into their programs, preparing the next generation for careers in health-tech and data-driven medicine.
Final Word
Chinese Genomics Training is not just a program—it’s a global commitment to inclusive scientific growth. For Pakistan, it offers a direct path to innovation, economic development, and public health resilience in the coming decade.
