News at the IDM

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

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.

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

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

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

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

During Women’s Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of women across all roles within the IDM.

Seven UCT researchers have been awarded a South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) Self-Initiated Research (SIR) grant.

Discovering the IDM's pioneering research from novel diagnostics to drug resistance and non-communicable diseases offers insight into the dynamic landscape of infectious and NCD research and the profound implications for public health.