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Medical Microbiology
The Divisions of Medical Microbiology and Immunology is a partnership with the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) (www.nhls.ac.za).
Medical Virology
At the Division of Medical Virology housed in the Department of Pathology at Stellenbosch University, we integrate education, research and diagnostic services into one dynamic hub that drives practical progress in global health.
SAMRC/SU Extramural Unit on the Genomics of Brain Disorders
The Extramural Unit (EMU) on the Genomics of Brain Disorders (GBD) aims to identify genomic biomarkers, using a systems biology approach, for a suite of Brain Disorders across the lifespan, based on clinically-derived data and through...
MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders
The South African Medical Research Council (MRC) Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders is a cross-university collaboration between the Department of Psychiatry at Stellenbosch University (SU) and the Department of Psychiatry and...
Division of Otorhinolaryngology
The Otorhinolaryngology Division, housed within the Department of Surgical Sciences, has continually pushed the envelope in medical research and surgical training. We have pioneered hearing loss interventions and launched the country’s...
Orthopaedic Surgery
At the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, housed within the Department of Surgical Sciences, at Stellenbosch University, we combine clinical expertise, academic excellence and research innovation to advance musculoskeletal care across South...
Neurosurgery
The Division of Neurosurgery, housed within the Department of Surgical Sciences is based at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, where our neurosurgery team handles everything from spinal surgery to craniofacial reconstruction, treating some of the...
Ophthalmology
At the Division of Ophthalmology, housed within the Department of Surgical Sciences, we have built a legacy of excellence in eye care and research. Our pioneering work in advanced surgical techniques such as femtosecond laser cataract...
Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Division manages all adult cardiac and thoracic surgery in the drainage area of Tygerberg Hospital. We perform about 400 open heart procedures per year which includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve surgery and aortic...