Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
The IDM leads discovery, clinical research and translation targeting infectious diseases relevant to Africa. Our work is focused on the needs of communities and prioritises training and early-career development towards building a sustainable research ecosystem.
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In the Spotlight: The invisible fuel driving our TB epidemic
A recent article highlights a critical but often overlooked driver of South Africa’s tuberculosis (TB) epidemic: asymptomatic TB, these are individuals who carry active TB disease but show no symptoms.
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Uncovering TB’s Survival Strategy in Lipid-Rich Environments
Dr Tiago Beites shares insights into how Mycobacterium tuberculosis, adapts to one of the body’s more unusual defence environments.
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Another top international honour for Prof Kelly Chibale
IDM full member, Prof Kelly Chibale received special honours from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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Demystifying drug discovery
A UCT summer School Excursion featuring the IDM, unpacked the fascinating journey from molecule to medicine
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How Proteins Help Switch Genes On and Off, And Why It Matters for Development and Health
Seminar highlights from Dr Suzuki, Laboratory for Cellular Function Conversion Technology, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences.
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TB harnesses part of immune defence system to cause infection
Scientists from UCT have contributed to an international study that shed new light on why humans and animals are so susceptible to contracting tuberculosis.
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