SAMRC @MRCza
We aim to improve the nation's health and quality of life through promoting and conducting relevant and responsive health research samrc.ac.za South Africa Joined February 2011-
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The Vaccine Implementation Research portfolio, led by SAMRCs Cochrane SA, generates high-quality evidence to guide policy & practice for health conditions, including vaccination. Identifying obstacles to vaccine adoption & implementing interventions. #WorldImmunizationWeek
The SAMRC is addressing concerns over the dissemination of misleading information impacting their staff safety in communities where the organisation is conducting its research. Media release: samrc.ac.za/press-releases…
Prof Zühlke reported, in a plenary address, on the recent work of the Child Heart Disease Research Unit. The team forms part of the WHO-AFRO project that helps to map Rheumatic Heart Disease programmes on the African Continent.
Prof Zühlke reported, in a plenary address, on the recent work of the Child Heart Disease Research Unit. The team forms part of the WHO-AFRO project that helps to map Rheumatic Heart Disease programmes on the African Continent. https://t.co/1rE6AfPJJR
Profs Liesl Zühlke & Mark Engel are attending the 1st International Conference on the PEN-Plus Regional Strategy to Address Severe #NCDs in Africa (ICPPA 2024). The conference is taking place in Dar ES Salaam, Tanzania.
SAMRC launches a documentary titled "Saving Lives: Sisonke”, it chronicles the historic vaccine study rollout in South Africa. The Sisonke project, was an initiative led by Professors Glenda Gray, and Linda-Gail Bekker, CEO of @DTHF_SA More on this: shorturl.at/gjmEL
Delighted to announce that our President & CEO, Prof Glenda Gray, will be joining the judging panel for @TrinityChall 2024! Excited to be part of this initiative driving innovation to tackle the global antibiotic emergency. #TrinityChallenge #GlobalHealth #Innovation #AMR
Dr Renee Street, the Interim Unit Director of SAMRCs Environment and Health Research Unit has been named by the @RockefellerFdn as one of four women pioneering advancements in global wastewater surveillance work. More on this: shorturl.at/mpNVY
A study entitled “Quantifying how single dose Ad26.COV2.S vaccine efficacy depends on Spike sequence features” was recently published in Nature Communications. The article was selected by the editors Nature Communications. nature.com/articles/s4146…
A new way to classify tuberculosis (TB) that aims to improve focus on the early stages of the disease has been presented by an international team involving stakeholders from 19 countries. @CochraneAfrica samrc.ac.za/press-releases…
🔬 On this TB Day, the SAMRC collaborates with stakeholders to spread crucial messages on defeating TB. Learn more about our TB research efforts at samrc.ac.za/research/centr… #TBday #EndTB #SAMRCResearch 🌐
Globally, billions of people cannot access safe, clean water. Challenges such as climate change, conflict & freshwater demand increasingly threaten water security. The theme for #WorldWaterDay2024 is 'Leveraging water for peace'. Harmony lies in equitable access to water.
We're crushing on SAMRCs President and CEO too. To pioneering in HIV prevention research and inspiring the next generation of women scientists. Thank you @Brand_SA for the shoutout!
We're crushing on SAMRCs President and CEO too. To pioneering in HIV prevention research and inspiring the next generation of women scientists. Thank you @Brand_SA for the shoutout!
As South Africa prepares to commemorate #HumanRightsDay,the SAMRC mourns the loss of one of its champions. Dr Jacques Lloyd,a disability rights advocate & researcher known for his unwavering dedication,leaves behind a legacy of impactful work. Tribute: shorturl.at/fgrK0
SAMRC & @thermofisher scientific Inc. sign a Memorandum of Agreement, in support of the next generation of African scientists & laboratory professionals. A Centre of Excellence, based in Pretoria, is expected to launch in September 2024 More on this: shorturl.at/aeiHT
The SAMRC brings you BOPHELO! An informative health research science magazine. In its first issue, it covers: the link between oral health and diabetes, child & women healthcare, vaping, and so much more. The e-Magazine: samrc.ac.za/BOPHELO/index.…
The SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards were not held without acknowledging the exceptional service of scientists in the gold and platinum categories. To view the playlist of all awardees in both categories, please watch this YouTube video here : youtube.com/playlist?list=…
The Bronze medals are awarded to scientists who have recently entered the health research field, with not less than five years post PhD experience. Taking a bow in this category were:
In the silver awards category a salute is given to scientists who have made important scientific contributions within 10yrs of having been awarded their PhD or Master of Medicine (MMed). This year, the award recipients were:
Awarded under the category 'Special Awards' were Ms Glaudina Loots and Mr Nick Buick. Under the leadership of Mr Buick annual funding doubled by 2019/20. Ms Loots was instrumental in the creation of the Strategic Health Innovation Partnership Initiative (SHIP) at the SAMRC.
This is the last Presidential award that Prof Gray will present in her capacity as the President & CEO of the SAMRC. In this sought after category, previous recipients include; Malegapuru Makgoba, Jerry Coovadia and Zena Stein. Dr Mjwara joins this prestigious alumni.
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Nine projects have been funded through #ProjectAfricaGRADIENT, a collaboration between GSK, @Novartis and @MRCza. Among them, Dr. Tekete and Dr. Ouédraogo are leading two important studies, looking at the impact of genetic diversity on malaria treatment #ZeroMalaria
Last week, #Fogarty welcomed our newest #ClimateChange & Health Scholar, Caradee Wright of @MRCza, to #NIH. Her goal is to create a framework to assess climate adaptation strategies to help communities lessen the effects of climate change on health. #GlobalHealth
Through #ProjectAfricaGRADIENT, an initiative we support with @Novartis and @MRCza, scientists are studying genetic variation amongst African populations. Carene Ndong Sima from @StellenboschUni is looking at understanding how people’s genes affect their responses to TB drugs.
OPINION | The 2024 national budget offers some glimmers, but allocations for direct health benefits fall short of making a difference to people's health and wellbeing, researchers from the @MRCza write exclusively for @SpotlightNSP. brnw.ch/21wHyqB
[ON AIR] @MRCza national university students study highlights urgent need to curb e-cigarette and hookah advertising and marketing. Dr Catherine Egbe, senior specialist scientist in the Mental Health, Alcohol, Substance Use and Tobacco Research Unit @MRCza #SAfmSunrise #sabcnews
Caregivers, who support children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa need more support ow.ly/TQbv50QzZVL
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is leading a new scientific research team on the African continent in the race to find a vaccine for HIV/Aids. mg.co.za/health/2024-01…
A trial of an experimental HIV vaccine in Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa has been halted after early data showed that it won't prevent infections. SA Medical Research Council CEO Glenda Gray says this is a setback for Africa. Watch: tinyurl.com/3bk2cj7t #Newzroom405
Just published: SA’s remarkable TB clinical trial capacity. @Jeranji looks at what is and isn’t working spotlightnsp.co.za/2023/11/20/in-… @MRCza @AHRI_News @TBAlliance @TBProof @UCTIDM @righttocaresa @satvi_uct
'Consolidate and Accelerate Rights of Persons with Disabilities into the Future' is this year's theme for Disability Rights Awareness Month. Prof Jill Hanass-Hancock has more on how far SA has come with observing the rights of persons with disability. tinyurl.com/mpcmd2af
The Hero of Medicine! @GmyworldG is the first female🥇 President and CEO of the South African Medical Research Council who spearheads the @MRCza funding broadly and for COVID-19 🦠. Join us at the @icasa2023 as @GmyworldG delivers on #COVID19 lessons learnt.
Just published: New drug offers hope against untreatable gonorrhoea. Much of pivotal trial done in SA. Article by @catherinetom spotlightnsp.co.za/2023/11/03/new… @gardp_amr @MRCza @SA_AIDSCOUNCIL @TAC @HealthZA @DTHF_SA
Fair size, vocal crowd across the road from @CTICC_Official challenging government to take meaningful action to reduce alcohol harms in communities. #gapc2023
The Minister of Social development, Lindiwe Zulu, has acknowledged the message of the #GAPC2023 conference to pass the Liqour Amendment Bill. @Ma_Lunga @profparry
Great to be on @Radio702 this morning. @USAmbRSA and USAID Mission Director Marbury were in conversation with @bonglez, shedding light on @USAID_SAfrica's monumental $45 million investment. Their partnership with the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) @MRCza…
Two street vendors who sold space cookies to 90 pupils from Pulamadibogo Primary School in Soshanguve will be appearing in court today. SA Medical Research Council's Prof. Charles Parry unpacks the effects of cannabis on adolescent brain and development. tinyurl.com/46x6hedf
The SA Medical Research Council has received over R800m from USAID to implement the "HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa" plan. Desmond Tutu HIV Center CEO Prof. Linda Gailbekker explains the significance of the fund. tinyurl.com/2s3pkcvd
samrc.ac.za/press-releases… The BRILLIANT Consortium has been launched with the goal to develop an HIV Vaccine in Africa - watch this space! @MRCza @USAID @CAPRISAOfficial @DTHF_SA
What a great, informative and interactive media workshop we had with @JanineLazarus at the @MRCza yesterday ❤️🔥👌. It is important for scientists to get training on how to deal with the media, to prepare them for interviews. #Grateful
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