40 Publications During a PhD and Now Over 100: A Conversation with Dr. Houriiyah Tegally on Breaking Barriers and Leading Epidemic Response

- 2025-03-08

Dr. Houriiyah Tegally, Head of Data Science at CERI, is a leader in epidemic response, with over 100 publications, including 40 during her PhD. She specializes in integrating AI and climate data into infectious disease modeling, shaping global health strategies. Her work, from tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants to forecasting emerging epidemics, highlights the power of data-driven public health.

Nikita Sitharam Awarded Prestigious Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship

- 2025-03-07

Nikita Sitharam, PhD candidate at Stellenbosch University and CERI, is advancing viral genomics research in Africa. She recently received the prestigious Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Postgraduate Scholarship, securing full funding for her PhD. Her work emphasizes the importance of mentorship and early preparation in securing research funding.

the gem: genomics, epidemics & microbes - Feb 2025

the gem - 2025-03-06

the gem is a monthly magazine produced by CERI, SACEMA and the Data School at Stellenbosch University and KRISP at UKZN. The objective is to provide stories of world class African science that impact lives and train the next generation of scientists in Africa.

CERI & SANGER partner to strengthen global genomics surveillance

the gem - 2025-03-05

Top Genomics Labs partner with UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) to strengthen surveillance of respiratory pathogens

Scientists On Video - the gem, Vol 8, Issue 2 - Feb 2025

the gem - 2025-03-05

Here, we present some of our recent videos and TV appearances highlighting the important aspect of science communication to the general public.

Virus Evolution & Molecular Epidemiology (VEME) 2025 workshop BACK IN AFRICA: APPLICATIONS OPEN!

the gem - 2025-03-05

Are you a scientist working in virus evolution, bioinformatics, or genomic surveillance? Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Virus Evolution & Molecular Epidemiology (VEME) 2025 workshop, one of the world’s most advanced training programmes in genomics and bioinformatics.

5th Annual SPARK Global Meeting - personal view of Dr Richard Lessells and Gugulethu Mkhize

Richard Lessells & Gugulethu Mkhize - 2019-10-02

SPARK Global, 7th Annual Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Course

Benjamin Chimukangara - 2019-10-01

Extract from Dr. Thulile Nlapo's Travel Journal to a Translational Science Trip to Australia

Thulile Nlapo - 2019-10-01

A KRISPER at the Wellcome Sanger Institute

Zandili Sibisi - 2019-05-01

Bioinformaticians are pioneering the future of science

Yumna Moosa - 2017-07-28

Meeting of the Swiss, Swedes and South Africans minds

Nicolette Crozier, Benjamin Chimukangara, Veron Ramsuran - 2017-07-25

Megan Druce: from Cum Laude MSc to a Scholarship for a PhD in Germany...

Megan Druce - 2016-04-18

Sthembiso Msweli: from Hlabisa to MSc and Further Promoted to Laboratory Manager...

Sthembiso Msweli - 2016-04-17

COVID-19 in SA | SA scientists don't expect high infection or hospitalisation numbers

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI & KRISP team, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:08:46

COVID-19 | News sub-variant being monitored closely

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP teams, date: 2023-01-10, duration: 00:02:34

First case of COVID-19 sub-variant XBB.1.5 confirmed in South Africa: Prof. Tulio de Oliveira

From Tulio De Oliveira and CERI and KRISP team, date: 2023-01-07, duration: 00:15:48

As the COVID pandemic recedes CERI & KRISP join the fight to control other outbreaks and epidemics

From Tulio de Oliveira, date: 2022-08-05, duration: 00:02:16

Women in Science Profile Series - Sureshnee Pillay

From Sureshnee Pillay, date: 2022-08-01, duration: 00:03:24