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Fight against deadly malaria parasite: New drug target identified
The secret to the malaria parasite’s ability to survive in both its mosquito and human hosts – with temperatures varying from 22˚C in the mosquito to a feverish...
African scientists secure major grants to accelerate drug discovery
A network of world-class scientists across Africa has entered the global drug discovery arena following a US$7.2 million joint investment by the medical...
SU chemist awarded career-changing Pivot fellowship
Dr Katherine de Villiers from the Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science at Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of only seven scientists worldwide who...
L’Oreal-UNESCO grant will support research to combat antimalarial resistance
A PhD-student in chemistry at Stellenbosch University, Jessica Thibaud, is one of six South African female scientists to have received a generous grant from L...
SU chemist receives R6,9 million FLAIR grant for research on antimalarial drug development
Stellenbosch University's (SU) Dr Prinessa Chellan is one of 30 young African scientists who will receive up to £300 000 (about R 6,9 million) over the next...