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initiative of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa. The talent, dedication, and perseverance, qualities that
project aims to provide life-changing diagnoses continue to inspire the next generation of women
for millions of Africans living with undiagnosed rare in science.
diseases and familial cancers.
Dr Sangweni began her research journey at
RCD Beneficiary Honoured with the University of Zululand, collaborating with
Prestigious L’Oréal–UNESCO For and hosted by the Biomedical Research and
Innovation Platform (BRIP), and later received a PhD
Women in Science Award scholarship from the SAMRC’s RCD to pursue her

Dr Nonhlakanipho “Nonhle” Sangweni received doctoral studies at Stellenbosch University. She
the L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science now continues her scientific career as a SAMRC
Award. This esteemed international accolade Intramural Postdoctoral Fellow, funded through
honours exceptional women researchers whose the SAMRC Intramural Postdoctoral Fellowship
work advances scientific understanding and tackles Career Development Programme, contributing to
global issues. Dr Sangweni’s feat exemplifies her impactful biomedical research within BRIP.

Dr Nonhlakanipho Sangweni received the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science.

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