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Fungal Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa:
sustainability and livelihood implications
On June 13th, 2024, Kassim Issifou Tchan successfully defended his doctoral thesis on West African forest soil mycobiome and its functional diversity for controlled indigenous tree regeneration. He received the highest honors, marking a significant achievement in tropical mycology research. As the 5th doctoral graduate from MyTIPS in four years (2020-2024), this success highlights the lab’s commitment to academic excellence and cutting-edge research. This accomplishment not only demonstrates MyTIPS’ leadership in the field but also promises positive impacts on indigenous forest regeneration in West Africa.