Beyond the Lab: How South African Research is Transforming Communities
South Africa is strengthening the connection between scientific research and community needs.
NRF-iThemba LABS and Nuclear Research in South Africa: All You Need To Know
At iThemba LABS in Cape Town, scientists are probing the fundamental mysteries of matter.
Interview with Dr. Fulufhelo Nelwamondo CEO of the National Research Foundation
How can we rejuvenate South African industries? By leveraging science for growth and competitiveness.
Stellenbosch University Pioneers African Genomics Research, Transforming Rare Disease Diagnosis
Stellenbosch University (SU) is spearheading a genomic revolution that promises to transform healthcare across the African continent. The university's Rare Disease Genomics research group, led by Professor Shahida Moosa, recently participated in the landmark TRANSLATE NAMSE study, published in Nature Genetics. This international collaboration, involving researchers from 16 German university hospitals and SU, successfully diagnosed 499 patients and identified 34 new genetic diseases, potentially revolutionizing genome diagnostics for rare disease patients globally.