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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Unlocking the Power of Nanobodies: Professor Jan Gettemans Visits IDM
Step into the future of biomedical innovation as IDM hosts Professor Jan Gettemans from Ghent University—exploring how nanobodies are transforming research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development.
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UCT researchers join multi-million-pound fungal fight
Researchers at the University of Cape Town (UCT) are playing a leading role in a significant international collaboration to fast-track the understanding of fungal diseases that claim about 2.5 million lives each year.
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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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