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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 -

Prof Kelly Chibale receives Queens’ College Honorary Fellowship

IDM Member, Prof Kelly Chibale receives an honorary fellowship by Queens’ College, University of Cambridge

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.

Kelly Chibale elected to the US National Academy of Medicine

Professor Kelly Chibale has been elected as an international member of the esteemed United States National Academy of Medicine

December 2024 Issue Cover of Science Magazine

Lenacapavir Named 2024 Breakthrough of the Year: A New Era in HIV Prevention

Science names Lenacapavir its 2024 Breakthrough of the Year!

Researchers Discover Why HIV-Exposed Infants May be Prone to Infections

A recent study has revealed possible reasons why babies exposed to HIV in the womb, but are not infected, face higher risks of infections.

Fiona Mulaudzi: the inspiring face climbing the ranks

Over a nine-year period Fiona Mulaudzi, an animal enthusiast, progressed from ad hoc animal attendant in the Research Animal Facility to, most recently, technical officer in the IDM.

UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal

At the recent ASSAf annual awards, Professor Keertan Dheda was presented with the Science-for-Society Gold Medal.

Shining a spotlight on science

Soapbox Science encourages learning and debate and was recently held at Pierhead at the V&A Waterfront

IDM’s Sustainable Science Initiative: A first for Africa in greener research

The IDM has taken a step towards greener practices and policies with the launch of its Sustainable Science Initiative.

Transforming women’s health: GIFT device offers early detection of STIs in women

Major three country clinical study underway to evaluate breakthrough device for early detection of STIs in women.

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