Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

🎓 With graduation season filling our feeds once again, we’re looking back at a milestone worth celebrating.

Earlier this year, our community celebrated the March 2026 graduation, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, discovery and growth for our graduates.

We took the opportunity to ask some of our graduates what it meant to them and to reflect on the journeys that brought them to this unforgettable milestone✨

11/06/2026

📍One team. One mission. Countless conversations driving us closer to a TB-free future.

We are proud to have staff and students represented at the 9th SA TB Conference — showcasing our research, sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and contributing to important discussions shaping the future of TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Conferences like these remind us that progress against TB is powered not only by scientific excellence, but by collaboration, mentorship, and the collective efforts of passionate people committed to making a difference.

Thank you to every member of our team who represented MBHG and DOI with excellence. We return inspired, connected, and energised for the work ahead. 🧬🫁

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05/06/2026

Donation Drive 💛

The Societal Impact Task Team and Division of Clinical Anatomy are teaming up for collecting to support the Durbanville Children’s Home.

Please see the poster for a full list of needed items.

“Small acts, when multiplied by many, can transform lives.” ✨

Drop off your donations at Cups & Saucers or BMRI Reception, or contribute via SnapScan.

Help us make a difference this Youth Day 🙌

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16/03/2026

🎓 Scholarship Opportunity

Calling aspiring researchers across Africa 🌍 — including South Africa — who are passionate about infectious disease research and genomics.

Join an online information session to learn more about the fully funded MSc in Bioinformatics of Infectious Diseases & Pathogen Genomics scholarships at Stellenbosch University, starting in February 2027.

📅 Information session: 1 April 2026
⏰ Registration closes: Midday, 31 March 2026

This multidisciplinary programme brings together expertise from the Faculties of AgriSciences, Medicine and Health Sciences, and Science, equipping students with advanced skills in bioinformatics and pathogen genomics.

If you’re interested in using data science and genomics to tackle infectious diseases, don’t miss this opportunity.

🔗 Register now to attend the information session and learn how to apply.

13/02/2026

🚨 Postdoc Opportunity in TB Research

Join the Research Group at Stellenbosch University and contribute to cutting-edge host–pathogen research using co-culture systems, transcriptomics, and proteomics.

🧫 PhD (≤5 years post-graduation) required
📍 Stellenbosch University
📅 Closing date: 9 March 2026
📧 [email protected]

Tag or share with someone who should apply 💻

05/01/2026

Calling all educators, science communicators, journalists, and researchers — we need yourinput!⭐️

Support the development of South Africa’s Science CommunicationCompetency Model >>> 15 minutes. Anonymous. National impact. 🔎🧪🔬💬🗣️

Complete the HSRC survey at www.hsrc.ac.za/scicom

05/12/2025

📢 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity – TB Diagnostic Research

The TB Genomics Research Group is inviting applications for a full-time Fellowship focused on advancing the future of tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistance diagnosis. This project offers the chance to contribute to one of the most pressing challenges in global health: developing faster, more accurate diagnostic tools for TB and drug-resistant TB.

📍 Location: Stellenbosch University, Tygerberg Campus
Research Focus:
🧪 Variability in the M. tuberculosis cell envelope and its impact on diagnostic accuracy
🧪 Evaluation of a microvolume, array-based platform using fluorogenic probes for rapid, phenotypic drug-resistance detection

🕒 Fellowship Period: 2 years (subject to progress and funding)
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible
⏳ Application Deadline: 15 December 2025

📬 How to Apply:
Submit your application letter, full CV, publication list, and contact details of two referees to Dr Marisa Klopper at [email protected].

01/12/2025

This , we are starting the week inspired by the Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Research Group.

Together with the Movement Lab at , the PD research group hosted a vibrant Parkinson’s Awareness and Discovery Day for You ( )​ to honour World Movement Disorders Day 🌷

The event was fun, informative and most importantly, raised awareness about ’s disease. From insightful conversations about PD to an unforgettable flash-mob dance on Rooiplein, the energy was unmatched.

Thank you to everyone who helped to raise awareness and celebrate movement together💜💃🕺

01/09/2025

📢 Special Seminar Alert!

We’re honoured to host Prof Eric Rubin (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine) for an in-person seminar at the BMRI.

🗓 3 September 2025
⏰ 09:30 – 10:30
📍 BMRI, Room 1013, Tygerberg Campus

Prof Rubin will be speaking on “The challenge of human challenge in Tuberculosis & Can you believe what you read?” — a session not to be missed!