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Faculty of Science
Fight against deadly malaria parasite: New drug target identified
Malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum parasites remain the deadliest form of malaria, and it remains a significant global health challenge New research from Stellenbosch University shows that three small, highly specialized proteins in P...
From the pill to menopause: balancing health versus risk
Science Café Stellenbosch explores the complex relationship between steroid hormones and women's health.
Faculty of Science
New centre to advance drug discovery to address Africa’s healthcare needs
The Africa Centre for Therapeutic Innovation (ACTI) will fill a critical gap in South Africa and Africa’s drug discovery capabilities. The new centre will have a strong focus on interdisciplinary research with contributions from chemistry...
2nd Stellenbosch University Undergraduate Research Conference (SUURCon 2025)
The benefits of undergraduate research experiences are well documented. Students gain more confidence in their work when involved in "real" research.
Department of Biochemistry
Prof Donita Africander
Research on progestins, bioidentical hormones, and steroid receptor crosstalk to understand breast cancer development and improve therapeutic strategies