An evening of storytelling, culture, and conversation brought African scientists, entrepreneurs, funders, and investors together in Cape Town, creating connections and exploring new opportunities for collaboration through SWEAT Africa.
Prof Jo-Ann Passmore on why African-led microbiome research, biobanking, and manufacturing are essential to developing better treatments for women.
Artificial intelligence is opening new possibilities for understanding infectious diseases and anticipating emerging health threats. An award-winning South African research team is developing approaches that could strengthen disease surveillance and public health responses in Africa and beyond.
At an African STARS seminar, biotechnology entrepreneur Dominic Nicholas shared Immobazyme's journey towards commercial production and the lessons learned along the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CERI at Stellenbosch University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship. The fellow will use human vaginal epithelial cell models to inform the development of vaginal formulations that support mucosal health and meet women’s needs.
African STARS Fellow Grace Bosco is exploring how biotechnology can transform Tanzania's underutilised seaweed into valuable products while creating new opportunities for women in coastal communities.
Dr Emilyn Costa Conceição shares how CERI is contributing to the search for new malaria treatments through genomic surveillance, international collaboration and research capacity development in Africa.
