🎉 UCT remains the top university in South Africa & Africa! Ranked 116th globally in the 2024–2025 US News Best Global Universities rankings. 📚🌍 @UCT excels in infectious diseases (#24) & 8 other subjects in the top 100! 👏 idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

Meet Dr. Anna-Ursula Happel, whose work at IDM focuses on maternal and child health in Africa. “Identifying strategies to improve health will contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goal.” 🧬 #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #HIVResearch idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

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Curiosity drives scientific discovery! Dr. Melissa-Rose Abrahams shares her journey in HIV research and the importance of learning new things every day. 🧬 #InspiringScientists #HIVResearch #IDM idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

The new Fellows programme UCT IDM supports early to mid-career researchers focused on tackling major diseases affecting Africa. For more about how the institute highlights impactful global research and nurtures talent, see bit.ly/3SaEauI. #UCTResearch

🌍 The IDM's emerging scientists are tackling challenges from SARS-CoV-2 immunity to TB transmission. Learn more about our groundbreaking research and dedicated young scientists. 🧬 #IDM #InfectiousDiseaseResearch #HealthInnovation idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

Event Invite: Attention all post-doc researchers! Join our in-person Post Docs INDABA Session When: 24 July 2024 at 11h00 SAST Register here: forms.gle/uVEboRXQ9eP4ss…

Event Invite: join our virtual African-based Immunology Seminar with Dr Zaza Ndhlovu on Deciphering Molecular Barriers to Immune Elimination of HIV During Antiretroviral Therapy When: 01 August 2024 at 13h00 SAST Register here: uct-za.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌍 Discover the IDM's pioneering research in infectious diseases and NCDs. Our work has profound implications for public health. 🧬 #IDM #InfectiousDiseaseResearch #HealthInnovation idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

Meet Dr. Simon Mendelsohn, an IDM Fellow focused on developing novel diagnostic tools for TB. “The IDM is an inspiring place to work with world-leading researchers.” idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-… 🧬#InspiringScientists #TBResearch #IDM

Dr. Kathryn Wicht, an IDM Fellow, focuses on understanding drug resistance in malaria. “Events at IDM enhance collaboration opportunities.” 🧬#WomenInScience #MalariaResearch #IDM idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

Event Invite: Join our in-person seminar with Prof Graeme Meintjes on: "The ongoing challenges of advanced HIV disease and the REVIVE trial” When: 14 August 2024 at 13h00 SAST Where: Wolfson Pavilion Lecture Theatre

APPLY NOW!! Applications are now OPEN for the 19th edition of the Annual African Vaccinology Course (AAVC) which is scheduled to take place from 4 – 8 November 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. Apply at health.uct.ac.za/vacfa/19th-ann…. Closing date: 09 Sepetember 2024 at 23:59 (SAST).

The second of five UCT Inaugural Lectures scheduled for August 2024 will be delivered by Professor Catherine Orrell. The lecture, titled, “Toward effective HIV treatment in South Africa – injustice, clinical pharmacology and adherence”, will take place on Thursday, 22 August

Did you know that lab-generated waste is a significant environmental challenge? 🌍 The IDM is committed to reducing our footprint! Visit the 'Mycoremediation 2050' installation in the IDM building, and get inspired to make a difference. 🌱 Merck inqaba biotec @Qiagen

Calling all current NRF Postdoctoral Fellows, Early Career Researchers, and final-year Doctoral Students. The deadline for the NRF Next Generation and Emerging Researchers Symposium has been extended to 23 August. Location: Boksburg Details here: nrf.ac.za/the-2024-nrf-n…

Event Reminder: Join our in-person seminar with Dr Fatima Hussain on: "Phage-driven evolution of bacterial diversity: from the marine to the vaginal microbiome" When: 21 August 2024 at 13h00 SAST Where: Wolfson Pavilion Lecture Theatre

Discover the science of sexual health and pleasure! On 12/09/24, we’re hosting Pleasure Down South: Infusing Joy into Sexual Health and Research. Let’s shift the focus from doom and gloom to empowerment and joy. Register now: gift-africa.org.za/2024/08/13/the… #SexualHealth #GIFT4Africa

During #WomensMonth, we’re spotlighting the incredible women who shape the scientific workplace at UCT IDM. 🌟 Meet Caron Jacobs, Atondaho Ramudzuli & Selisha Naidoo – leaders in science & inspiration to us all. idm.uct.ac.za/articles/2024-…

Last Call for Applications! Join Dr Hood-Pishchany at the upcoming IDM Masterclass on Bioreactors to Study Microbial Communities. When: 3 - 4 October 2024 Where: UCT Faculty of Health Sciences Follow the link to register today: form.jotform.com/242272021950043