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Making science accessible for all
At the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, we know how important it is to share our research activities with the public. We aim to do so through short-and-simple blog posts that highlight the amazing efforts of our scientists in an interesting and understandable manner. Check out of our latest blog posts for a low-down on recent activities of MBHG and visit our home page for more info regarding upcoming events.

In Honour of Madiba
During the month of July, the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics took part in a series of social outreach events in honour...

A day in the life of a scientist
On 19th and 20th June, the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics hosted its first official Job Shadow Program - which provided...

#MentalHealthMatters
On Friday, 7th June 2019, members of the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics joined thousands of South Africans sporting...

A Gesture of Thanks
Nothing says 'Thank You' quite like a free warm meal Hunger is a state of constant being for many South Africans. With high poverty and...

Men of May #3: Prof Robin Warren
Today our featured Scientist is Professor Rob Warren, Unit Director of the South African medical Research Council Centre for Tuberculosis...

Men of May #2: Prof Gerard Tromp
Today our featured Scientist is Professor Gerard Tromp, head of the South African Tuberculosis Bioinformatics Initiative (SATBBI) housed...

Men of May #1: Dr Wynand J. Goosen
Today our featured Scientist is Dr Wynand Goosen, a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Faculty...

Men of May
Celebrating the Brilliant male minds of MBHG As a follow-up to the "Woman's History Month" Blog series, which highlighted the incredible...

World TB Day 2019
Its Time for a world without TB On March 29th, the Stellenbosch University (SU) Immunology Research Group (IRG) within the Division of...

The Pedometer Challenge
A Health Awareness initiative Maintaining a healthy lifestyle in this day and age can prove difficult, as I am sure we are all aware....

TB Under The Spotlight
A Science engagement outreach initiative On April 4th, the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG) at Stellenbosch...

Woman in Science #17: Prof Michele Miller
Today our featured Scientist is Professor Michele A. Miller, lead of the Animal TB Research Group in the Division of Molecular Biology...

Woman in Science #16: Dr Anzaan Dippenaar
Today our featured Scientist is Dr Anzaan Dippenaar, a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics. Check...

Woman in Science #15: Prof Soraya Bardien
Our second featured Scientist for today is Prof Soraya Bardien, head of the Parkinson's Disease Research Group within the Division of...

Woman in Science #14: Dr Nastassja Kriel
Today our first featured Scientist is Dr Nastassja Kriel, a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics....

Woman in Science #13: Dr Bahareh Bagheri
Our second featured Scientist is for today is Dr Bahareh Bagheri, a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human...

Woman in Science #12: Dr Jomien Mouton
Our next featured Scientist is Dr Jomien Mouton, a researcher in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics. Check out her...

Woman in Science #11: Dr Elizma Streicher
Our second featured Scientist is Dr Elizabeth Streicher, a senior scientist in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics....

Woman in Science #10: Dr Shameemah Abrahams
Today one of our featured Scientist is Dr Shameemah Abrahams, a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Molecular Biology and Human...



















