the gem: genomics, epidemics & microbes - April 2025

the gem - 2025-05-07

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.

Strengthening Africa’s Dengue Response: Hands-On NGS and Bioinformatics Training for West African Scientists

CERI - 2025-05-01

For a few weeks, we’ve been hosting hands-on next-generation sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics training at CERI Stellenbosch University , supported by The World Bank and coordinated through the CLIMADE consortium and the African STARS Fellowship.

Prof Wim de Villiers joins the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) as Chief Strategic Officer

CERI - 2025-04-21

Prof de Villers will work with leading academics and executives at the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) to turbocharge the development of medical science and innovation in Africa.

Dr. Jennifer Giandhari Honored at Women Tech Innovation Programme Launch

- 2025-04-03

Dr. Jennifer Giandhari was honored with a Certificate of Recognition for her outstanding contributions to genomics at the inaugural Women Technology Innovation Programme by TIA, celebrating the role of women in driving innovation and inclusivity in STEM.

HARVEST Trial Highlights South - South Collaboration

- 2025-04-03

Dr. Richard Lessells joined collaborators in Kampala, Uganda, for the unblinding of the HARVEST trial, a major South-South research initiative evaluating high-dose rifampicin for TB meningitis, culminating in the rapid drafting and submission of the study's main manuscript.

From Ice to Insights: Two PhD Students’ Antarctic Research Journeys

- 2025-04-03

PhD students Nosipho Hlalukana and Mayibongwe Buthelezi conducted pioneering research in Antarctica, exploring how marine microbes influence climate change and seeking biotechnologically relevant compounds in the Southern Ocean.

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