Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
The IDM leads discovery, clinical research and translation targeting infectious diseases relevant to Africa. Our work is focused on the needs of communities and prioritises training and early-career development towards building a sustainable research ecosystem.
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UCT advances global efforts to discover next-generation TB treatments
UCT is helping to shape global decisions on which TB drug candidates should advance.
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A beacon of hope in the fight against HIV
South Africa has made giant strides in the fight against HIV – and the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre has been an integral part of it.
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Google grant boosts UCT's AI-driven scientific breakthroughs
IDM Member Prof Kelly Chibale and IDM Fellow Dr Musalula Sinkala are among UCT researchers involved in a US$1.6 million Google.org-funded AI platform improving medicine safety for African patients.
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UCT to lead pan-African drive to image the continent’s deadliest infections
A new consortium led by UCT will put advanced, locally built and maintained light microscopes into the hands of African researchers tackling TB.
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