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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Aug 1

Meet Fuad Waja in August!

📊As the Biorepository Database Coordinator, Fuad is responsible for overseeing the storage and preservation of our lab’s biological specimens, ensuring optimal conditions to maintain their integrity and viability.

#MeetTheTeam #Biorepository #Immunology #LabOperations

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 24

Doty Ojwach's Future Plans
🚀 ”I aspire to lead translational research that improves lives, bridging lab innovations with real-world impact”

🌱” I see myself directing an African research center in maternal-fetal immunology, mentoring the next generation of African scientists"
#Immunology #WomenSTEM

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 24

🧪 Thursdays at RIRCA are all about collaboration and discovery!

Each week, our team gathers for a lab catch-up—sharing progress and spotlighting new findings 🔬

#Immunology #LabLife #TeamScience #RIRCA #AfricanScience #ImmunologyEducation #WomenInScience #ScientificCollaboration

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 18

Step into Dr Doty Ojwach's world at RIRCA
Watch as Doty takes us through her lab routine for a cell culture.
🧪 Warming media
🧼 Setting up a station at the hood
🔬 Observing cells under the microscope!

🔊 Sound On to follow her journey in the lab!
📽️ Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#Immunology

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 14

The Postgraduate #OpenDay2025 was a brilliant showcase of science in action!

🔬The RIRCA team brought science to life with our interactive stand, with videos, examples of instruments, a microscope, and a game designed to spark curiosity and conversation.

We loved meeting future scientists!

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 11

🎥 Meet Dr Doty Ojwach (PhD) Ojwach in July!
🥼 Find out about her research at RIRCA as our respected Senior Scientist.
🧬 Doty blends immunology, virology, and placental biology to address safer strategies for pregnant HIV+ women
🎥 Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#AfricanScience #immunology

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 4

Meet the Team – Dr Doty Ojwach, Senior Scientist at RIRCA!

🗣️ “I study how HIV and antiretrovirals affect maternal and fetal health—especially through placental macrophages.”
🌍 Her mission: translational science that improves pregnancy outcomes for women living with #HIV.
#Immunology #WomenInScience

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jul 4

📢 RIRCA at FOCIS 2025
🥼Prof Clive Gray chaired the Microbiome and Immunity session.
🧪 Dr Doty Ojwach presented her impactful poster on a study linking HIV treatment and maternal-fetal health.
🧫 Prof Rossouw (University of Pretoria) was also in attendance highlight South African #immunology

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jun 20

🚗 Meet Franklin Erasmus – the Man Behind the Specimen Move! He shares how he got started in logistics and what led him to join the RIRCA team.
From his first steps into specimen transport to his role today. Watch the video and hear Franklin’s story
#RIRCA #ScienceInAction #Immunology #AfricanScience

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Jun 13

📢 Meet the RIRCA Team! In June, we are highlighting Franklin Erasmus, our dedicated Logistics Officer!
Franklin gave a quick peek into his role at RIRCA and how he likes to spend his downtime
🎥 Watch the video below 👇

#MeetTheTeam #Immunology #AfricanScience

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · May 29

🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Nicole Prins, our Scientific Officer & MSc student has a passion for immunology and research on early-life immune development.
💡 Stay curious & find strong mentorship
🚀 Future goal of impactful translational research in Africa
#Immunology #AfricanScience #WomenInScience #Lab

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · May 23

🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Spotlighting Nicole Prins, Scientific Officer & MSc student!

💡 Behind-the-scenes glimpse into her CMV research.

🎥 Watch Nicole in action below!

#Immunology #AfricanScience #MedicalResearch #CMV #ScienceSpotlight #WomenInScience #Lab

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British Society for Immunology @britsocimm.bsky.social · May 22

🧬 Imagine mapping biology in 3D – spatial omics makes it possible!

Join our advanced online course 'Single cell and spatial omics' 2–13 June and gain in-demand skills for your research and CV.

👉 Secure your spot today! 50% discount for members 👀 https://bit.ly/447QN0a

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · May 7

Team Highlight! Nicole Prins our Scientific Officer: 10 years' experience on diverse research projects. I process specimens, optimize assays, and train staff & students. I especially enjoy conducting experiments and data analysis. I’m currently completing my MSc at SU #immunology
#AfricanScience

RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Apr 15

Nikon Small World Competition closes 30 April! Enter either the 📸 Photomicrography Competition for still images or 🎥 Small World in Motion (SWIM) for videos.

🏆$3,000 for first-place winners! Every entry to receive a Nikon Small World calendar www.nikonsmallworld.com
#Microscopy #Photography

Nikon Small World

Nikon Small World Celebrating 50 years of images captured by the light microscope. Nikon Small World is regarded as the leading forum for showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen

www.nikonsmallworld.com

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Apr 10

📢 Dr Doty Ojwach from our team will present her research “Investigating placental macrophages in maternal HIV and antiretroviral therapy” at the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research Research in Progress!
📅 Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2PM CAT
📌 Hybrid! mailchi.mp/6cfe068bb654...
#HIV #immunology

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Apr 7

It's World Health Day! The WHO theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures". At RIRCA, we remember that our collective vision to improve mother and child health in Africa 🌍 through immunology research 🔬“NGOBUNYE” – Together we Thrive! 🤝#WorldHealthDay #immunology #maternalhealth #birth

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Immunopaedia @immunopaedia.bsky.social · Apr 4

Mark your calendars for this year's Day of Immunology !
This year's theme is "Brain and Immunity: Immunological insights into neurologic disorders"

📅 Date: April 29, 2025
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 18:00 CEST
💻 Format: Online Webinar
🔗 Register here: immunohub.iuis.org/iuis/2024/we...

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Immunopaedia @immunopaedia.bsky.social · Apr 4

Exciting opportunity! Applications to host an IUIS course in 2026 are open!

www.surveymonkey.com/r/IUISCourse...

#course #immunology #education

More below:

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Immunopaedia @immunopaedia.bsky.social · Mar 6

Applications for Immuno-Peru 2025 are open!

This IUIS-ALACI-PSI course will focus on a variety of endemic and emerging diseases related to environmental and climate change.

www.immunopaedia.org.za/course-appli...

#course #education #immunology #science #research

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · Mar 24

📢 It's #WorldTuberculosisDay 2025!

#TB is preventable and curable, yet millions are still affected!

This year we focus on early diagnosis, universal treatment access & the responsible use of medicines to save lives & stop the spread.

➡️ bit.ly/WorldTBDay2025
#TB #Tuberculosis #WorldTBDay #EndTB

World Tuberculosis Day 2025

World Tuberculosis Day, marked each year on 24 March, is an occasion to raise awareness and advocate for efforts to eliminate TB.

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WHO @who.int · Mar 24

Today is #WorldTBDay.

#Tuberculosis - or TB - is caused by bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs.

Common symptoms include
❗️ Cough
❗️ Chest pains
❗️ Weight loss
❗️ Fever
❗️ Night sweats

Learn more about TB 👉 bit.ly/3yYNwzx #EndTB

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RIRCA @rirca.bsky.social · Mar 24

The Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa (RIRCA) is pioneering research to uncover immunological factors 🔬 impacting birth outcomes, especially for infants born to mothers living with HIV🤰Established in 2021, we aim to drive positive change with communities! 💪
#HIV #immunology

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yEFIS @yefis-immunology.bsky.social · Mar 13

🚀 Our 2nd #WomenInScience interview is live!

🎙️ Johanna Joyce @johannajoyce.bsky.social shares insights on gender equality, challenges in science & building an inclusive research space, hosted by Lyn Lim @lynnietheelf.bsky.social

🎦 Watch here 👉 youtu.be/4CRxH_kEUYk?...

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