Sustainable Science Initiative
The Sustainable Science Initiative at the IDM aims to advance scientific discovery through environmentally responsible practices.
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The IDM - a cross-faculty postgraduate research institute
Research at our state-of-the-art facility is focused in five inter-linked thematic areas.
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Clinical research relevant to the needs of Africa's people
The IDM influences health policy and practice by translating our scientific discoveries and applying them in various communities; community relationships and trust are critical.
Capacity building in the IDM
The largest research entity at UCT, the IDM is a national leader in research and health sciences human capital development.
IDM driving world class research
We conduct research at the laboratory-clinic-community interface by engaging a wide range of scientific and clinical disciplines; with collaborators based at 356 institutions in 22 African countries and 35 countries beyond.
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The IDM’s Contribution Towards Ending Tuberculosis: Commit, Invest, Deliver
How a health care worker biobank shaped understanding of COVID-19 immunity
UCT’s healthcare worker study tracked COVID-19 immunity, confirming hybrid immunity and T-cell protection. Findings shaped global vaccine strategies and strengthened Africa’s role in infectious disease research -
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Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship
IDM Member, Prof Kelly Chibale receives an honorary fellowship by Queens’ College, University of Cambridge
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Robert J Wilkinson awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List for services to infectious disease research
Professor Robert J Wilkinson, has been awarded the title of Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the New Year Honours List for services to infectious disease research.
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