This is the news blog for the Division of Molecular Biology & Human Genetics and the Division of Immunology
Written by Justice Ngom Ngom Congratulations to Dr. Liezel Smith on her notable achievement of being awarded the National Research Foundation (NRF) Competitive Support for Unrated Researchers (CSUR) for the next three years. The CSUR supports research by providing once-off grants that are competitive and discipline-based. The grant aims to…
Written by Justice Ngom Ngom Congratulations to Dr. Lucinda Baatjies, for her well-deserved recognition by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in being awarded the Thuthuka post-PhD funding for the next three years. The NRF Thuthuka funding instrument seeks to promote the establishment of a transformed, internationally competitive and sustainable research…
Written by Brian Munansangu The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) recently promoted Prof. Andre G. Loxton as its new Chief Specialist Scientist. This new role expands Prof Loxton’s responsibilities beyond his current position as Deputy Director of the SAMRC’s Centre for Tuberculosis Research (CTR) housed within the Department of…
Written by Welile Dube The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) awarded Associate Professor Nelita du Plessis, Head of the Innate Immunity Lab and Senior Researcher of the SU Immunology Research Group (IRG) within the Division of Immunology, a Bronze Medal at the SAMRC 10th Annual Scientific Merit Awards. The…
The National Research Foundation (NRF) and the FirstRand Foundation (FRF) have awarded Dr Tracey Jooste, an Early Career Researcher of the SU Immunology Research Group (IRG) within the Division of Immunology, a career development grant through the Black Academic Advancement Programme (BAAP) Dr Jooste is one of 30 Black South…
Written by Alyce Kapisa What does 40-degree weather, the world’s smallest international airport and slow drivers have in common? They can all be found in South Africa’s ‘Groen Kalahari’ also known as Upington, in our beautiful Northern Cape province. Other than all that, Upington also happens to boast some potential…
The Crick Africa Network (CAN) has awarded Dr Tracey Jooste, an Early Career Researcher of the SU Immunology Research Group (IRG) within the Division of Immunology, a prestigious fellowship through the African Career Acceleration Fellowship. Dr Jooste is one of 8 leading African researchers to be awarded the new CAN…
A diverse group of researchers, public health officials and TB survivors worked together to create a consensus TB Dictionary In the ongoing fight against tuberculosis (TB), a newly launched Global TB Dictionary aims to provide a common language for researchers, policy makers, funders and affected communities. Developed through a systematic…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious but curable disease that is caused by a form of bacteria that attacks and damages the lungs. It can be easily passed to others through coughing or sneezing. Symptoms may include coughing, chest pain, fatigue, weight loss, and night sweats. World TB Day, which is…
In a significant leap for healthcare in Africa, the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics is proud to announce the establishment of the “Genomics for Health in Africa” initiative. This collaborative project, led by Professor Shahida Moosa, head of the Rare Disease Genomics Research Group, aims to bring advanced…