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PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

Conference abstract acceptance is also regarded funding prospects. In this financial year several PhD
as a key indicator of quality and significance of funded scholars presented their work at prestigious
research in measuring impact. Conferences serve international conferences. RCD also funded four
as pivotal platforms for early career researchers students to attend the Annual Conference of the
to engage with the global scientific community. South African Statistical Association November 2024
They provide an opportunity for researchers in Stellenbosch. The students attended workshops
to showcase their research, gain experience in and were exposed to experts in the field. In addition,
presenting a paper to an international audience, two students, Megan Rajah and Theodora Amoa,
access cutting-edge research, as well as interact and were funded to attend the South African Clinician
network with international researchers in their field. Leaders Forum 2024, Pretoria. This forum is part
Moreover, presenting research at an international of the South African Clinician Scientists’ Society,
level enhances the credibility and visibility of early of which Prof Salome Maswime, RCD Mid-Career
researchers, paving the way for job opportunities and Scientist Programme beneficiary, is the President.

Dr Alex Scott funded under the Postgraduate Ms Nkanyezi Masondo funded under CSSFF presented
Research Associate Programme presented at The at The Union World Conference on Lung Health held
Union World Conference on Lung Health held in in Bali from 12-16 November 2024.
Bali from 12-16 November 2024.

Dr Theodora Amoa presented at the 8th China- 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic
Europe Symposium on biomaterials and regenerative Infections (CROI)held in San Francisco, USA from
medicine held in Nuremberg Germany from the 9-12 March 2025.
15-18 September 2024.

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