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VALIDATE Network celebrates major milestone with 1000th member

The VALIDATE Network has reached a significant milestone, welcoming its 1000th member. This achievement is a testament to the growing global commitment to...

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Prof Erick Strauss

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Novel approach to antibiotic discovery earns SU biochemist place in US$60 million global consortium

Prof Erick Strauss from Stellenbosch University’s Department of Biochemistry is leading one of two African project teams selected to participate in a global...

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Prof Jean B Nachega

Institutional news

Infectious disease specialist appointed BMRI director

The internationally renowned infectious disease specialist Prof Jean B Nachega has been appointed Full Professor of Infectious Diseases and part-time Director...

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Launch of the Africa Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (ACTI) took place at STIAS on 15 October 2025.

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New centre to advance drug discovery to address Africa’s healthcare needs

Stellenbosch University (SU) has launched a new transdisciplinary centre to advance drug discovery and therapeutic innovation to address Africa’s unique...

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Prof Soraya Bardien

Awards and milestones

Prof Soraya Bardien wins prestigious Women's Leadership Award

Professor Soraya Bardien of Stellenbosch University (SU) has been awarded the prestigious Higher Education Resource Services South Africa (HERS-SA) Women...

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A female mosquito on a human hand.

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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...

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African scientists secure major grants to accelerate drug discovery

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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...

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