Beyond PSA: Why Better Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Must Include Africa

- 2026-11-04

New genetic research could help identify aggressive prostate cancers more accurately while reducing unnecessary investigations and treatment. Following a seminar hosted by CERI and SACEMA at Stellenbosch University on 8 October 2026, Professor Jyotsna Batra of Bond University, Australia, explains how advances in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) research could improve diagnosis and why African populations must be included in developing better diagnostic tools.

Building Genomics Capacity That Lasts

- 2026-11-04

Drawing on experiences in Brazil and Africa, a new publication offers ten practical rules for making genomics part of routine laboratory practice. At its heart is a message about the importance of people, collaboration, and continuous learning in building sustainable scientific capacity.

Scaling Biotechnology

- 2026-11-04

At an African STARS seminar, biotechnology entrepreneur Dominic Nicholas shared Immobazyme's journey towards commercial production and the lessons learned along the way.

Building Momentum for SPARK in Africa

- 2026-11-03

SPARK is strengthening its presence in Africa, helping researchers advance promising scientific discoveries towards practical health solutions. New international partnerships and mentorship opportunities are supporting plans to expand the network in South Africa.

Tracing Rift Valley Fever's Journey Across Africa

- 2026-11-03

New research reveals how a widespread lineage of Rift Valley fever virus emerged in southern Africa, travelled thousands of kilometres, and continued evolving during the years between major outbreaks.

Creating Opportunities in African Science

- 2026-11-03

With a new Wellcome-funded project and a commitment to mentoring younger scientists, Dr Doreen Lugano is taking on greater leadership in African research. As she completes her African STARS Fellowship, she reflects on the opportunities, relationships, and family support that have shaped her career.

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

Richard Lessells & Gugulethu Mkhize - 2019-10-02

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

Thulile Nlapo - 2019-10-01

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

Benjamin Chimukangara - 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