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
- On Friday the 9th of June 2023, the first cohort of students of the Chan Soon-Shiong Family Foundation (CSSFF)-SAMRC Studentship Programme received their certificate after completing the introductory training course in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The CSSFF-SAMRC capacity development programme aims to grow the next generation of biopharmaceutical manufacturing professionals, researchers, and technical experts needed to establish an industry in (South) Africa
- The South African Medical Research Council is committed to health systems strengthening by contributing towards the evidence base for national, regional and international health-care decision making in seeking to address today’s most pressing health challenges