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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...
Department of Biochemistry
Dr Nicky Verhoog
Research Emphasis on Steroid receptor signalling, gene regulation, cross-talk between glucocorticoids and inflammatory mediators, insulin signalling.
Faculty of Science
“Out-of-the-box” technologies needed to fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens
New approaches must be found in the fight against multi-drug-resistant pathogens. Workshop focuses on nanosolutions for antimicrobial surfaces in public spaces and hospital's Intensive Care Units.
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
Stories
Discover stories of our pursuit of impactful solutions, building learning communities that leverage the latest technologies, and our exceptional people in the Department of Biochemistry.
Department of Biochemistry
#BiochemWeCareBursary
Bursary fund for postgraduate studies in biochemistry