Two emerging researchers funded by the SAMRC’s Division of Research Capacity Development (RCD) won the DSI-Ndoni Mcunu Fellowships: Doctoral Awards category at the 2023 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWiSA)
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) endeavours to improve maternal, child and women’s health through high quality scientific research that informs policy and practice and improves health services
The South African Medical Research Council's (SAMRC) Division of Research Capacity Development (RCD) is excited to showcase the recent remarkable achievements of four exceptional women: Dr Jacomina du Plessis (Bongani Mayosi National Health Scholars Programme), Associate Professor Monate Nqobile Mkolo and Professor Afsatou Traore (Research Capacity Development initiative at selected Historically Disadvantaged Institutions), and Professor Salome Maswime (Mid-Career scientist Programme)
A novel trial that has been described as “the last roll of the dice” for a generation of HIV vaccines has entered its latter stages
No commitment yet to tackle the ‘commercial determinants’ of noncommunicable disease pandemics