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The Division of MBHG is located within Stellenbosch University's Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI). Our research aims to foster knowledge-based solutions to health challenges facing Africa through quality research and training of students.
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📢 Special Seminar Alert!

We’re honoured to host Prof Eric Rubin (Harvard & Editor-in-Chief of NEJM) on 3 Sept, 09:30 SAST for an in-person talk on “The challenge of human challenge in TB & Can you believe what you read?” — a session not to be missed!

📍 BMRI, Room 1013, Tygerberg Campus
Each week this August, we’ll share reflections from staff, students, and researchers that explore identity, pride, representation, and the ways womxn uplift themselves and others 💫 🫶🫰

✨ Keep an eye on our feed as we spotlight a different theme each week.
🌟 Introducing #WomenThenAndNow 🌟

In celebration of Women’s Month, the #SciComm team is proud to launch “Women Then and Now: Stories of Impact and Inspiration”— a campaign honouring the perspectives, progress, and power of womxn in our research environments 👩🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬
🥼🧬🧪Sharing the future of science!

We’re proud to have partnered on the #GenS 2025 Programme - a transformative initiative giving high school learners hands-on experience in real laboratories guided by passionate scientists

This is what investing in the next generation of researchers looks like! 🔬💡
🔬✨ #Throwback to a week of white coats, big questions and breakthrough moments! 💥

In July, we welcomed 20 enthusiastic future scientists from high schools across Cape Town to the Biomedical Research Institute for the Generation Science (#GenS) 2025 Job Shadow Programme.
🧬 Join us for an 8-week fully online short course designed for healthcare professionals and researchers:
Introduction to Clinical Genetics
📅 25 August – 19 October 2025
💻 Online via MS Teams
🎓 Certificate of Competence (CPD pending)
💰 R2800
🔗 Register via link in bio!
As pride month draws to a close🏳‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🩷🥹 join us for an insightful conversation Beyond The Binary by clinical social worker and gender diversity researcher Marchané Janeke. Bring your curiosity and questions - all are welcome! 🩷💚❤️🩵🧡💙💛💜 RSVP via 🔗 in our bio

#PrideMonth #PRIDE #BeyondTheBinary #BMRI
(2/2) Wrapping up #SciTalks with RDGSA! 🥳🎉We hear from the team about working with #RareDiseases, some facts✅️ and realities of genetic research and holistic patient care! 🤌💉Stay tuned for the next iteration to hear straight from our team about the exciting research happening in the #BMRI 👩‍🔬🥼🧪
(1/2) Wrapping up #SciTalks with RDGSA! 🥳🎉We hear from the team about working with #RareDiseases, some facts✅️ and realities of genetic research and holistic patient care! 🤌💉Stay tuned for the next iteration to hear straight from our team about the exciting research happening in the #BMRI 👩‍🔬🥼🧪
Huge congrats to Dr Robinah Nakawunde, awarded Second Runner-Up at the #FameLabSA Stellenbosch heat! 🏆👏

Her moving talk on post-TB drew from her experience as a doctor & postgrad student — a perfect blend of science & storytelling. So proud! 💛🎤

#SciComm #PostTB #TBResearch
It was a day filled with energy, curiosity, and connection, reminding us of the power of making science accessible to everyone. We are so proud of our team for stepping up and showing that research isn’t just about data, it’s about impact. 🌍💡

#FameLabSA #ScienceForAll #MakingScienceSimple
Throwback to an inspiring day at the @suhealthsci.bsky.social #FameLabSA heat! 🎤🧠 Tygerberg postgrads from #DOI and @sumbhg.bsky.social shared powerful 3-min talks on everything from TB to mental health — making science simple, human, and impactful 💬💡 #SciComm #PostgradPride #Tygermatie #BMRI
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(2/3) Applications are now open for the 2025 Generation Science (GenS) Job Shadow Programme 🥼🧪🔬

Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in science! Apply now via our blog (link in bio) before the closing date in 23 May at midnight.
Reminder 📣

Applications for the GenS Job Shadow Programme close tomorrow, 23 May at midnight!

Apply today at blogs.sun.ac.za/mbhgblog/job...
(2/2) #SciTalks continues with RDGSA 👏 Today, we meet Prof. Moosa's students, and hear what they've got to say about working with her! Are you inspired? See you all on Friday, for the third and final installment of the series with the RDGSA team! 🧬✨

#RareDisease #Genomics #MBHG
(1/2) #SciTalks continues with RDGSA 👏 Today, we meet Prof. Moosa's students, and hear what they've got to say about working with her! Are you inspired? See you all on Friday, for the third and final installment of the series with the RDGSA team! 🧬✨

#RareDisease #Genomics #MBHG
(2/2) In this #SciTalks video Prof Moosa tells us about her journey, her hopes for the future, as well as dishing a little "dirt" on her students!🤭🙆‍♀️😇

Thank you, Rare Disease #Genomics Research Group, and thank you, Prof Moosa, for the wonderful work you're doing at #MBHG👩‍🔬🥼🧪

Stay tuned for Part 2!
(1/2) 🤔💭Wondering what type of work happens in #MBHG and #DOI? Our new #SciTalks🔍 series is here to indulge your curiosity!🥳🙌

To set us off, we've got Prof Moosa from @raredgsa in this three-part series on the #RareDisease Genomics Research Group 🧬🔬⚗️
ALERT📣 #PostdoctoralFellowship Opportunity in #BreastCancerResearch🥼🔬

Applications close in 16 May. For more info on project specifics and how to apply please visit our website (🔗 in bio)

#Postdoc #MBHG #MolecularBiology #PostdoctoralOpportunity #PostdocOpportunity #BMRI
(2/3) Applications are now open for the 2025 Generation Science (GenS) Job Shadow Programme 🥼🧪🔬

Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in science! Apply now via our blog (link in bio) before the closing date in 23 May at midnight.
(1/3) Are you a Grade 10–12 learner curious about a career in science? Join us from 30 June to 4 July for a week of hands-on lab experiences, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of biomedical research 🧫🧬⚗️🫁🫀
Our staff and students enjoyed participating in the Wellington #WorldTBDay2025 event at the community clinic

It is both a privilege and honour to meet, connect and engage with communities that support and enable our research efforts. Thank you to the Wellington community for welcoming us!
Hope 🌱Awareness 🫁 Connection💛

Our team joined the Wellington community for #WorldTBDay to share knowledge, stories, and science in the fight against TB.

Engaged hearts, informed minds — together, #WeCanEndTB.

#ThrowbackThursday #TBawareness #ScienceEngagement #SITT #WTBD2025 #WorldTBDay2025