Research emphasis

Steroid receptor signalling, gene regulation, cross-talk between glucocorticoids and inflammatory mediators, insulin signalling.

Research Description

Our main research focus is on the role glucocorticoids via the glucocorticoid receptor and inflammation have on insulin signalling.

Collaborators

Prof Ann Louw, University of Stellenbosch

Dr Donita Africander, University of Stellenbosch

Dr Carmen Pheiffer, Medical Research Council South Africa

Prof Holger Reichardt, Univeritatsmedizin Göttingen. Germany