NATIONAL DNA SUMMIT 2026

Call for Abstracts

National DNA Summit Tanzania 2026

The Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, invites submission of abstracts for presentation at National DNA Summit 2026, to be held from 23rd – 25th April 2026 at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC), Dar es Salaam

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300

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March 20^th, 2026

Submission Deadline

Submissions Open

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7 research tracks available

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Thematic Areas

Submissions are welcome in the following research tracks:

Health & Clinical Genomics Forensic DNA & Justice Systems

Submit an abstract under this track: Health & Clinical Genomics Forensic DNA & Justice Systems

Public Health & Genomic Surveillance

Submit an abstract under this track: Public Health & Genomic Surveillance

Ethics, Law & Data Governance

Submit an abstract under this track: Ethics, Law & Data Governance

Innovation & Local Biotech Solutions

Submit an abstract under this track: Innovation & Local Biotech Solutions

Youth, Skills & Workforce Development

Submit an abstract under this track: Youth, Skills & Workforce Development

Wildlife & Biodiversity Applications

Submit an abstract under this track: Wildlife & Biodiversity Applications

Food Systems & Biosecurity

Submit an abstract under this track: Food Systems & Biosecurity

Submission Guidelines

Abstract Requirements

Abstracts must not exceed 300 words
Must be written in English
Use standard academic format with proper citations
Include author names, affiliations, and contact information

Required Structure

Background: Research context and objectives
Methods: Research methodology and approach
Results: Key findings and outcomes
Conclusion: Significance and implications

Presentation Format

Clearly indicate your preferred presentation format in the submission form:

Oral Presentation

Presentation with Question & A nswers (If applicable)

Poster Presentation

Visual display during poster sessions

NOTE: All abstracts will undergo review by the Scientific Review Committee. Selected abstracts will be published in the Official Summit Abstract Book and may be considered for oral or poster presentation.

All submissions will undergo evaluation by the Scientific Review Committee based on

Scientific rigor Relevance to Tanzania’s national development priorities
Innovation and originality Policy and systems impact Ethical compliance

Notification of acceptance will be provided Within 2 weeks after the deadline.

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