#mbhgretreat2023 Wolfgang Preiser, Head of the Division of Medical Virology at @suhealthsci now presenting: Viral zoonoses in South Africa: If you look you shall find. Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics Clive Gray Vuyo Lab TshivhulaH Bih Chendi Carine Kunsevi

#mbhgretreat2023 Hassina Mouri of University of Johannesburg now presenting: The Impact of the Geo-Environment on Health and the role of Medical Geology. Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics SU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Clive Gray Vuyo Lab TshivhulaH Bih Chendi Carine Kunsevi

I really enjoyed Hassina Mouri Talk. Coming from a Country where pregnant women eat soil without knowing that it has an impact on Health. Thanks

CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Dr Carine Kunsevi, who is 1 of 10 outstanding scientists to be awarded a 4-year fellowship through the African Postdoctoral Training Initiative (APTI) programme. It is implemented by the African Academy of Sciences, in partnership with the NIH and Gates Foundation.

I can't wait to get trained at one of the best facilities in the World and bring back the knowledge to the younger generation. #molecularbiologist #immunologist For Women in Science Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics Dawne Johnson Semaine Science RDC Raissa Malu Jonathan Mboyo Esole N.Sandrine Mubenga PhD, PE Denise NYAKERU TSHISEKEDI

Out of 296 applicants, Dr Carine Kunsevi has been chosen as 1 of 10 early-career scientists who will pursue a 4-year fellowship to build their capacity to conduct cutting-edge research in global health (CC: African Academy of Sciences, NIH, Gates Foundation). MORE here: bit.ly/FMHS_DrKilola.

Seven of our esteemed researchers will be contending for the prestigious 2022/2023 "Science Oscars" on 13 July. As we wait in anticipation, meet Molecular Biologist, Dr Wynand Goosen, PhD - TW Kambule-NSTF Emerging Researcher Award Winner 2021/2022. youtu.be/ZlA-Fd0ZgHg

CONGRATULATIONS! Prof Gerhard Walzl, Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in our faculty, received his first National Research Foundation of South Africa A-rating. It puts Stellenbosch University's total of A-rated researchers at 21 – the most ever at the institution! READ MORE here: bit.ly/FMHS_ProfWalzl.

#SUexcellence One of Stellenbosch University's eminent scientists, Prof Gerhard Walzl, received his first A-rating from the NRF recently. This puts SU's total of A-rated researchers at 21 - the most ever at the institution. 🥳 READ MORE: bit.ly/3NtrlZd

We are thrilled that #IUIS2023 will be held in Cape Town, South Africa! We're excited for not only high quality science, but also the rich culture & gorgeous geography Cape Town has to offer! loom.ly/2Fmr80I Register at iuis2023.org & start planning your trip!

HE'S A WINNER! 🥳 Our very own Prof @novelchegou has just won the TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Researcher at the NSTF🇿🇦-South32 Awards, also known as South Africa's #ScienceOscars. CONGRATULATIONS! 📷📷

We aren’t one to brag but…. Oh who are we kidding we love it and we have every right to be proud and scream it from the rooftops 🗣️ Attention anyone who will listen… OUR PROF Novel N Chegou, Ph.D is the 2023 NSTF🇿🇦 winner for TW Kambule-NSTF award!!!

Congratulations Novel N Chegou, Ph.D 🏆🙌🏼

Congratulations to Prof Novel N Chegou -Stellenbosch University. For receiving TW Kambule-NSTF Award. For a life’s work which has focused mainly on the immunology of tuberculosis and the development of new tools for its management and conducting research. South32 #NSTFawards2023

Congratulation to Prof Jonathan Jansen Stellenbosch University .For receiving a Lifetime Award. For a distinguished contribution to the advancement of education scholarship through advanced research and publication, scholarly teaching, innovative university management. South32

The long awaited day is here: Day 1 of #IUIS2023! Prepare yourselves for the incredible six-day marathon of premier immunology research ahead. See you all inside!

📣 Attention all science-enthused high school learners in Cape Town! 🧑‍🔬👩‍🔬 🔍 Discover what it’s like to work in a #research laboratory with the SAMRC Generation Science #GenS Job Shadow programme hosted in collaboration with the the SAMRC Centre for #Tuberculosis Research🧬🔬

Our paper is finally out Nature Communications Here we describe how #HIV exposure sequentially disrupts #infant immunity begining wih #NKcells followed by #Tcell memory. We further show that skewing of #TCR clonaliy precedes delayed #Tcell memory expansion. nature.com/articles/s4146…

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY 🥳 | Prof Clive Gray from our Division of Immunology has been awarded a R28 million grant from the Fogarty at NIH at the US NIH to initiate a training programme to understand the immune systems of HIV+ mothers and their newborns. READ MORE here: sun.ac.za/english/Lists/….

Congratulations to Prof Clive Gray who has been awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award by the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust for his groundbreaking work in mother-child health. Read more here: bit.ly/3VThEHT Photo: Strike a Pose Studios