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IDM Africa’s first My Green Lab-certified academic research institute

The Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has become the first academic research institute in Africa to achieve My Green Lab certification.

UCT scholar puts Africa on the science world map

University of Cape Town (UCT) scientist Professor Kelly Chibale has returned from a series of high-profile international events where he carried a powerful message: Africa is not just a beneficiary of health innovation – it is a leader.

Acclaimed academics celebrated

Scholarly dedication and contribution were celebrated at the 2025 induction of the College of Fellows at UCT

Women Leading Change: Research, Leadership and Art at the Forefront

Dr Christle de Beer: Pioneering Enterprise Thinking at the IDM

Join Dr Christle De Beer, the first Deputy Director, Enterprise at UCT’s Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM), as she shares her journey into leadership.

Q&A with Professor Wendy Burgers

Professor Wendy Burgers is the Deputy Director: Research at the IDM

Selisha Naidoo: Leading with Impact, Powering Science Sustainably

Selisha Naidoo is the force behind the seamless functioning of 56 laboratories and 9 core technology platforms.

Continuing a Legacy: Women Powering the IDM Forward

Leadership in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) has always been shaped by remarkable women

Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria colonies

Hidden Enemy: Why TB Remains One of the World’s Deadliest Diseases

An exciting review in Nature Reviews Microbiology details recent insights into the age-old interaction between Mtb and humans.

Youth Day: Honouring the Past, Shaping the Future

The IDM Social Accountability Committee, hosted a Youth Month-themed Coffee Club session titled “How can you engage with school learners?”

Surprising antibiotic discovery could pave way for new family of high blood pressure treatments

New study suggests ciprofloxacin could be used as a template for designing a new family of blood pressure drugs with fewer side effects.

African scientists launch the African Bioinformatics Institute

By investing in skills, infrastructure, and collaboration, the African Bioinformatics Institute, sets out to shape the future of life science research in Africa.

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